It’s a now-or-never contest as the Champions Trophy final is here, featuring two quality teams who are undoubtedly the best currently. India have reached the final after an impressive group-stage campaign, followed by a dominant win over mighty Australia in the semi-final. On the other hand, a consistent New Zealand side made it to the final after winning two group games and overcoming South Africa in the semi-final.
Both teams will be aiming to deliver their best in this crucial clash. For India, several things are at stake; it could also be the final ICC tournament for some veterans like Rohit Sharma. The Men in Blue, who have performed consistently in this ‘mini World Cup,’ will aim to secure their third title. They previously tasted success in 2002 when they shared the trophy with Sri Lanka and later triumphed in 2013 by defeating hosts England. Although the 2017 final ended in disappointment with a loss to Pakistan, India will be eager for a fresh start , or perhaps a final hit.
From New Zealand’s perspective, the Black Caps have often performed well in major tournaments but struggled to cross the final hurdle. With their current form, they will be determined to erase past disappointments and finally claim the trophy.
Both teams look strong, and for fans looking to create their fantasy team, be sure to check out the IND vs NZ Dream11 prediction, predicted XIs, and other crucial details.
India vs New Zealand Champions Trophy Final Details
- Match Date & Time: March 9, 2:30 PM IST (Toss at 2:00 PM IST)
- Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
- Live Telecast: Star Sports Network (Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports Hindi, Star Sports 1 Hindi HD)
- Live Streaming: JioHotstar
IND vs NZ Champions Trophy Final Pitch Report and Weather conditions
The conditions are conducive for spinners, and the Dubai International Stadium has shown signs of being a low-scoring surface. Adding to this, reports suggest that the pitch used for the India vs Pakistan game will be used once again.
With this in mind, we can expect a low-scoring match as the pitch is certainly not ideal for 300-plus totals. Batting second has generally been the better option so far, although India also managed to defend a decent total against New Zealand on this surface.
Interestingly, batting usually becomes harder after the powerplay as the ball softens, and the pitch tends to assist spinners, especially as the innings progresses.
Speaking about the weather, the temperature is expected to be around 30°C. For the first time, we may witness some cloud cover, but there’s minimal chance of rain. However, if rain persists for a long period, a reserve day has been set for the Champions Trophy final, ensuring a clear winner is determined.
India predicted XI vs New Zealand
Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill (vc), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami.
New Zealand predicted XI vs India
Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Tom Latham (wk), Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Will O’ Rouke, Jacob Duffy, Kyle Jamieson.
India vs New Zealand Dream11 team
| Position | Players |
| Wicketkeepers | KL Rahul |
| Batters | Shreyas Iyer (c), Virat Kohli, Kane Williamson (vc), Rachin Ravindra |
| All-rounders | Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Mitchell Santner, Glenn Phillips |
| Bowlers | Mohammed Shami, Varun Chakaravarthy |
IND vs NZ CT 2025 final live streaming
The highly anticipated Champions Trophy 2025 final between India and New Zealand is set to begin at 2:30 PM IST, with the toss scheduled for 2:00 PM IST. Indian fans can catch all the action live on the OTT platform JioHotstar, while, just like previous matches, the live telecast will be available on the Star Sports network.
