India and New Zealand are set to face off in the Champions Trophy 2025 final on March 9 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The Men in Blue have already triumphed over the Kiwis in the group stage, winning by 44 runs, thanks to a brilliant 79-run knock from Shreyas Iyer and a stellar five-wicket haul by Varun Chakravarthy.
India has been in exceptional form, reaching their third consecutive Champions Trophy final after defeating Australia in the semifinals. Meanwhile, New Zealand secured their spot in the final by overcoming South Africa in the second semifinal.
When is India vs New Zealand match in Champions Trophy 2025 final?
The final of the Champions Trophy is scheduled to take place on Sunday, March 9 at the Dubai International Stadium at 2:30 PM IST.
What happended last time India faced New Zealand in Champions Trophy final?
In the 2000 ICC KnockOut Final, Sourav Ganguly played a brilliant innings of 117, guiding India to 246/6 after a promising start at 202/1. However, New Zealand fought back strongly in the final overs.
While chasing 265, the Kiwis struggled at 132/5, with Venkatesh Prasad and Anil Kumble making early breakthroughs. Just as India seemed poised for victory, Chris Cairns delivered a remarkable unbeaten 102* despite battling a knee injury. He built a crucial 122-run partnership with Chris Harris (46), shifting the momentum and leading New Zealand to their first-ever ICC white-ball title, leaving Indian fans heartbroken.
