The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 culminates in a thrilling final between India and New Zealand this Sunday at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. India aims to secure a record third Champions Trophy title, having showcased dominant performances throughout the tournament. New Zealand come into this final with resilience and determination. Both teams have displayed exceptional skill and strategy, setting the stage for an intriguing contest.
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India’s journey to the final has been marked by consistent excellence. They emerged victorious in all four of their matches in the UAE, including a notable win over New Zealand. The team boasts a robust batting lineup, with captain Rohit Sharma and stalwart Virat Kohli leading the charge. The bowling attack, spearheaded by spinner Varun Chakravarthy, has been instrumental in restricting opponents, as he proved by his impressive 5/42 against New Zealand in the group stage. Coach Gautam Gambhir emphasises the team’s focus and readiness for the final challenge.
1.85
India vs New Zealand
Over 10.5
total sixes
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New Zealand’s path to the final has been characterised by resilience and strategic acumen. Despite a group stage loss to India, they rebounded strongly, defeating South Africa by 50 runs in the semi-final. Centuries from Kane Williamson and Rachin Ravindra highlighted their batting prowess, while the bowling unit, led by Mitchell Santner, effectively contained South Africa’s chase. Captain Williamson acknowledges the formidable challenge India presents but views the final as an exciting opportunity to secure the title.
Statistics
- Head-to-Head in ICC Champions Trophy:
- Matches Played: 2
- India Wins: 1
- New Zealand Wins: 1
- Recent Performances:
- India: Four consecutive wins in the tournament, including a victory over New Zealand.
- New Zealand: Significant semi-final win against South Africa, showcasing strong batting and bowling performances.
1.90
India vs New Zealand
over 43.5
total fours
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Match Stats
Eight of the last 12 ODIs at Dubai ICS were won batting second.
Rachin Ravindra averages 65 at World Cups/Champions Trophies (853 runs from 14 innings, 7x 50+) compared with 26 in all other ODIs.
Shreyas Iyer is the only member of either team to score 30+ runs three times at this event.
Glenn Phillips has been dismissed by Kuldeep Yadav three times in white ball internationals for just 25 runs.
Ravindra Jadeja averages 76 runs and 88 balls per ODI wicket against New Zealand.
Betting Tips
Prediction: India to win at odds of 1.40.
Best Bet: Virat Kohli to score over 34.5 runs at 1.85.
Alternative Bet: Virat Kohli to be the player of the match at 6.50.
