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As the highly anticipated Champions Trophy final match between India and New Zealand approaches, cricket fans from around the world are coming together to express their unwavering support and best wishes for Team India. With excitement in the air, enthusiasts are rallying on social media and various platforms, showcasing their hopes for India's success in securing the prestigious title.
Champions Trophy 2025 Final: India captain Rohit Sharma lost yet another toss but as a big relief for the side star New Zealand pacer Matt Henry is not a part of the game. New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner won the toss and opted to bat first in the final of Champions Trophy 2025 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
The start of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season is just two weeks away, and two former Pakistan cricketers have engaged in banter about it already, and particularly, regarding Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). The franchise, headlined by India stalwart Virat Kohli, is one of the few teams to have never won the IPL title. In a conversation, former Pakistan cricketer Rashid Latif stated that RCB have no chance of winning the IPL title as long as MS Dhoni is still playing.
Ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy final, former coach Ravi Shastri provided an in-depth analysis of India star Virat Kohli as an ODI batter and said the right handers discipline, awareness of match situations are what sets him apart. Kohli's career in ODIs has been nothing short of spectacular , scoring 14,180 runs at an average of 58.11, with a record 51 centuries, firmly establishing his dominance in the format. The 36-year-old showcased flashes of his prime in the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025, when he first delivered a century against arch-rivals Pakistan before playing yet another masterful knock in the chase against Australia in the semifinal.
As Team India faces New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy final, there is one match-up that could define the outcome of the match: India's star batter Virat Kohli versus Kiwi skipper Mitchell Santner. Both Virat and Santner have had brilliant CT 2025 campaigns. While Virat is the fourth-highest run-getter with 217 runs at an average of over 72 with a century and fifty each, Santner has taken seven wickets at an average of 27.71, with best figures of 3/43.
New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner won the toss and opted to bat first against India in the Champions Trophy 2025 final in Dubai on Sunday. The Kiwis made a forced change as star pacer Matt Henry was ruled out of the match owing to a shoulder injury, with Nathan Smith coming in as a like-for-like replacement. India, on the other hand, named an unchanged XI for the summit clash. India have now lost 15 consecutive toss in ODIs, and 12 on the trot under Rohit (Probability of 0.000031 or 0.0031%).
"Both teams look similar. They have played good cricket and have similarities between their team compositions too.
India vs New Zealand LIVE Streaming, Champions Trophy 2025 Final: India take on New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final, aiming to lift a record third title. India have had a near-flawless campaign so far, having won each game and with relative conviction. However, New Zealand have a huge statistic in their favour - they have never lost to India in the final of a major ICC event. The two sides also faced off in the group stage, where India won by 44 runs. The match also brings with it discussions on the future of ODI captain Rohit Sharma, and whether he would announce his retirement after the game.