Champions Trophy 2025: If this happens in the final then India will not win, the rule is shocking

Champions Trophy 2025: The final of the 2025 Champions Trophy will be nothing less than a grand festival for cricket fans. After a long wait of eight years, this prestigious tournament will crown a new champion. India and New Zealand will face off in the final, which is set to be played on March 10 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

India Eyes Third Trophy, New Zealand Aims to Rewrite History After 25 Years

The Indian team will be aiming for its third Champions Trophy title. India has previously won the tournament in 2002 (as joint winners) and 2013. Meanwhile, New Zealand is looking to reclaim the trophy after 25 years, having last won it in 2002, when they defeated India in the final. That victory remains New Zealand’s only Champions Trophy title to date.

ICC’s Special Rules and a Tough Situation for India

To ensure a decisive result in this high-voltage clash, the ICC has implemented special rules:

• If bad weather disrupts play on March 9, the match will resume from the same point on the reserve day (March 10).
• However, if the match cannot be completed on both days, it will be declared a draw, and both teams will be joint winners.

This means that if rain or any other factor prevents play, India will not get a chance to win outright and will have to share the trophy with New Zealand.

India Defeated New Zealand in the Group Stage

Earlier in the tournament, India and New Zealand had already clashed once in the group stage. In that match, India defeated New Zealand by 44 runs.

• India batted first and posted 249/9.
• In response, New Zealand was bowled out for 205.

This victory will boost India’s morale, but New Zealand will be determined to avenge their defeat in the final.

The Thrill of the Final: Who Will Be the New Champion?

This final is about more than just a trophy—it is a battle for prestige and dominance.

• India will rely on its formidable batting and lethal bowling attack to clinch the title.
• New Zealand, on the other hand, will bank on its patient strategy and strong all-round performance to challenge India.

Will India create history by winning its third Champions Trophy, or will New Zealand lift its second title after 25 years? Cricket fans are eagerly awaiting the grand finale to find out!