The big game is here as the Men in Blue are getting ready to take on the fiery New Zealand side, whose on-field discipline in cricket always gets attention. They have once again shown their brilliance in the recently held CT 2025 group matches, where, apart from the India game, they won all two matches against Pakistan and Bangladesh. Before coming here, just like how India convincingly beat England by a 3-0 margin, New Zealand triumphed in their series against South Africa and hosted Pakistan. In the finals as well, they won against Pakistan. Now, looking at the Champions Trophy final, there are quite a few players from both sides who can make a big impact. With not much time left, take a look at three players who can make an impact in the Champions Trophy final.
Players to watch out for in IND vs NZ Champions Trophy Final
Virat Kohli
When there is a big game, you expect Virat Kohli to perform, and why not? He has been doing this for many years. Every time a difficult situation arises, he mostly delivers, and the best example was the last game against Australia in the semifinal. Once again, he stood tall and did an incredible job. Although he didn’t finish the game, his 84-run innings surely felt like more than 100 as he helped the team chase the improved total set by Australia. It’s fair to say he was one of the reasons why India won the game, and now they are here for the final. He is surely going to be the player to watch out for in the upcoming Champions Trophy final against New Zealand.
Axar Patel
Mostly underrated, but no one can deny his all-round impact in the last few years. He has given many breakthrough moments and helped the team get back on track. Axar Patel is not only going to be the man for bowling, but when it comes to batting, he provides the team with a left-hand batting option. This is one reason why he has been promoted up the order, which again shows how much the team believes in him. We can expect an impactful game from him as well, especially in the final.
Glenn Phillips
Again, another underrated name, but surely steadily gaining the recognition he deserves. Glenn Phillips is currently the Superman of the New Zealand side, as his fielding is something that cannot be taken lightly. In many matches, he has shown why he is one of the best in the fielding business. Also, what Phillips provides is batting, bowling, and fielding, in short, everything, making him a complete package. That’s why he could be the one to make an impact. Since the Champions Trophy final is happening in Dubai, his bowling could also get attention, as the Dubai pitch is extremely conducive for spinners. He could capitalize on that.
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