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India and New Zealand are gearing up for a thrilling showdown in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final, set to take place on March 9 at the Dubai Internatꦬional Cricket Stadium.
The tournament, which featured the world’s top eight ODI teams, has now boiled down to a battle between two cricketing giants after 18 days of intense competition. India, the only unbeaten team in the tournament,ꦑ will face a resurgent New Zealand side that displayed remarkable form, particularly in their semi-final victory over South Africa. With both teams bringing unique strengths to the contest, an enthralling clash of skill and strategy awaits.
India’s unstoppable run
Under the leadership of Rohit Sharma, India have been the standout team of the tournament, reaching the final with an unblemished record. They dominated Group A with wins over Bangladesh, Pakistan, and New Zealand before edging past Australia in a tense four-wicket victory in the𒀰 semi-final. With a formidable batting lineup and a potent spin attack, India will be aiming to maintain their winning streak and secure another major ICC title.
New Zealand’s ability to punch above their weight
New Zealand, led by Mitchell Santner, have exceeded expectations to reach their second-ever Champions Tro📖phy final—their first since lifting the trophy in 2000. The Black Caps finished second in Group A after wins over Pakistan and Bangladesh but fell short against India. However, they bounced back emphatically in the semi-final, outclassing South Africa by 50 runs to book their place in the summit clash.
A battle of strengths
India enter the final as favourites, given their unbeaten run, familiarity with Dubai’s conditions, and a star-studded batting lineup. Their spinners, particularly Varun Chakravarthy, could once again pose problems for New Zealand. However, the Black Caps have proven their resilience, with Kane Williamson’s experience and their disciplined bowling attack making them formidable opponents. If New Zealand can counter India’s spin threat better than they 🐲did in the group stage and capitalize on their fielding prowess, they could pull off an upset.
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A contest beyond the trophy
More than just a title decider, this final represents a clash of contrasting cricketing philosophies—India’s firepower against New Zealand’s collective grit. Fans worldwide can expect a gripping contest as these two t༒eams battle for ODI supremacy in what promises to be a fitting finale to a thrilling tournament.
Champions Trophy final: Match details
- Date: Sunday, March 9, 2025
- Time: 1:00 pm local time/ 9:00 am GMT/ 2:30 pm IST
- Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, UAE
Broadcast Details (TV and Digital)
- India: Jio Hotstar (Live streaming on Jio Hotstar app, Television coverage on Star Sports and Network 18 channels)
- Pakistan: PTV and Ten Sports, Streaming options: Myco and Tamasha app
- UAE and MENA: CricLife Max and CricLife Max2, Streaming option: STARZPLAY
- UK: Live broadcasting on Sky Sports Cricket, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Action, Digital coverage via SkyGO, NOW and Sky Sports App
- USA:
- Canada: WillowTV
- Australia: PrimeVideo
- New Zealand: Sky Sport NZ, digital coverage via Now and SkyGo app
- Caribbean: ESPNCaribbean on TV, Streaming via app
- South Africa and sub-Saharan territories: SuperSport and SuperSport App
- Bangladesh: Nagorik TV and T Sports for linear broadcast, digital via Toffee app
- Afghanistan: ATN
- Sri Lanka: Maharaja TV (TV1 on Linear), Digital via Sirasa
Broadcast details (Radio)
- UK: BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra
- India: All India Radio
- Pakistan: HUM 106.2 FM
- UAE: Talk 100.3 FM and Big 106.2
- Bangladesh: Radio Shadhin 92.4 and Radio Bhumi 92.8
- Sri Lanka: Lakhanda Radio
