A winner can only be decided if the match takes place, but what happens if rain washes out the game on the scheduled day? There have been instances where a final couldn’t be played due to persistent rain. To address this, a reserve day is often scheduled. So, will the Champions Trophy 2025 final between India and New Zealand have a reserve day? Let’s find out.
Is there a reserve day for ICC Champions Trophy Final?
The Champions Trophy 2025 final between India and New Zealand will have a reserve day. If rain washes out the match on March 9, it will resume the next day at the same venue, the Dubai International Stadium.
India vs Sri Lanka Champions Trophy 2002 final
The Champions Trophy has only been split once in eight previous editions, in 2002, when the final between India and Sri Lanka was washed out. That match too had a reserve day, but reserve day also got washed out. There is only one reserve day fort the tournament. However, previously the game was also played again on the reserve day due to the playing circumstances at the time.
Rain prevented India’s innings from extending over the 10-over mark on both days, despite Sri Lanka starting the batting and batting for the entire 50 overs.
Will there be rain in the India vs New Zealand final in Champions Trophy 2025 in Dubai?
According to AccuWeather.com, there is no chance of rain at the venue in Dubai. The sky is clear, and the temperature will be 33 degrees Celsius. The atmosphere will be partly sunny and very warm. Therefore, we might not need a reserve day, and the result will be announced on March 9.
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