India vs New Zealand Champions Trophy 2025 Final Live Updates
New Delhi: The final match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will be played today between India and New Zealand. This mega clash will decide who will capture the Champions Trophy this year. The Indian team, led by Rohit Sharma, is fully prepared to avenge their defeat in the 2017 final against Pakistan and end their trophy drought. On the other hand, New Zealand has always been a dangerous team in ICC events, and they will leave no stone unturned to grab the trophy.
This is the third consecutive Champions Trophy final for Team India. They last won the trophy in 2013 by defeating England under MS Dhoni's captaincy. However, the nightmare of the 2017 final still haunts Indian fans, where Pakistan defeated India. This time, India will aim to overcome their past mistakes and lift the trophy.
Champions Trophy Final History Between India vs New Zealand
Interestingly, this is not the first time that India and New Zealand are clashing in a Champions Trophy final. In the year 2000, both teams faced each other in the final of the Champions Trophy, where New Zealand defeated India and won the title.
- In the final of 2000, India batted first and scored 264 runs for 6 wickets.
- However, New Zealand chased down the target in 49.4 overs, losing 6 wickets.
- That match was a heartbreaking loss for Team India.
Now, after 25 years, India has once again reached the final against the same opponent. It remains to be seen whether India will avenge their 2000 defeat or New Zealand will once again crush India's dream.
Head-to-Head Record in ODIs Between India vs New Zealand
If we talk about the head-to-head record in One Day Internationals (ODIs), India holds a slight edge over New Zealand. However, in knockout matches, New Zealand has often been a nightmare for Team India.
✅ Total ODI Matches Played: 119
✅ India Won: 61 Matches
✅ New Zealand Won: 50 Matches
✅ No Result: 7 Matches
✅ Match Tied: 1 Match
Although India has won more matches overall, the pressure of a final match is entirely different. New Zealand has a history of outperforming teams in big matches, and India will have to put in their best performance to win the Champions Trophy.
India's Probable Playing XI for Champions Trophy Final
Rohit Sharma's team looks strong on paper, and they are expected to play with their best combination.
- Rohit Sharma (Captain)
- Shubman Gill
- Virat Kohli
- Shreyas Iyer
- KL Rahul (Wicketkeeper)
- Hardik Pandya
- Axar Patel
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Varun Chakraborty
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Mohammed Shami
New Zealand's Probable Playing XI for Champions Trophy Final
New Zealand has always been known for their fearless cricket and their team looks well-balanced. Under the captaincy of Mitchell Santner, the team is expected to give a tough fight.
- Will Young
- Rachin Ravindra
- Kane Williamson
- Daryl Mitchell
- Tom Latham (Wicketkeeper)
- Glenn Phillips
- Michael Bracewell
- Mitchell Santner (Captain)
- Matt Henry / Jacob Duffy
- Kyle Jamieson
- William O'Rourke
Can India Break the ICC Trophy Jinx Today?
Since winning the ICC Champions Trophy in 2013, India has not won any ICC Trophy despite reaching the finals and semi-finals multiple times. They lost the 2017 Champions Trophy final, the 2019 World Cup semi-final, and the 2023 World Cup final. However, Rohit Sharma & Co. will now look to break the ICC trophy jinx by defeating New Zealand today.
On the other hand, New Zealand has always been a dangerous team in ICC events. They defeated India in the 2019 World Cup semi-final and also won the World Test Championship Final against India in 2021. This time too, New Zealand will look to crush India's dream.
💥 Do or Die for Team India – Will They Capture the Trophy or Face Another Heartbreak?
The pressure is high, and the stakes are even higher. If India misses this opportunity, another ICC Trophy will slip from their hands. However, if India wins today, they will not only capture the Champions Trophy but also avenge their past heartbreaks. The entire country's eyes are on Rohit Sharma and his team, hoping that they will bring the trophy home.
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