The Grand Final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is set to feature India and New Zealand, scheduled for Sunday, March 9, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium at 02:00 PM.
Venue:
The final will take place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai, UAE. Tickets for the match sold out within an hour, reflecting the high anticipation for this clash. India has an advantage of playing at the same games for the last few games.
Squads:
Note: The following squads are based on the latest available information. Final playing XIs will be confirmed closer to the match date.
India Squad
- Captain: Rohit Sharma
- Shubman Gill (VC)
- Virat Kohli
- KL Rahul (WK)
- Shreyas Iyer
- Hardik Pandya
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Mohammed Shami
- Axar Patel
- Varun Chakaravarthy
- Rishabh Pant
- Washington Sunder
- Harshit Rana
New Zealand:
- Captain: Mitchell Santner
- Kane Williamson
- Will Young
- Devon Conway
- Rachin Ravindra
- Tom Latham (WK)
- Glenn Phillips
- Daryl Mitchell
- Micheal Bracewell
- Matt Henry
- Nathan Smith
- Mark Chapman
- Kyle Jamieson
- Jacob Duffy
The final playing XI for each team will be confirmed just before the match, but both squads are loaded with talent and experience, promising a high-octane finale.
Path to the Final:
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India: Secured their spot in the final after a hard-fought victory over Australia in the semi-final.
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New Zealand: Advanced to the final with a commanding 50-run win over South Africa, highlighted by centuries from Kane Williamson and Rachin Ravindra.
Head-to-Head in ICC Knockouts:
Historically, New Zealand has had the upper hand over India in ICC knockout matches. However, this final presents an opportunity for India to alter that narrative.
Latest Updates:
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New Zealand’s Focus: Captain Mitchell Santner emphasized the team’s dedication to their strategy and preparation, dismissing concerns about venue advantages.
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India’s Preparation: The Indian team has been acclimating to the conditions in Dubai, aiming to leverage their familiarity with the venue to their advantage.
As the final approaches, both teams are gearing up for what promises to be a thrilling contest, with fans worldwide eagerly awaiting the outcome.