- India,
- 09-Mar-2025 07:00 AM IST
IND vs NZ Final: The final match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is going to be a memorable experience for cricket lovers. India and New Zealand teams will face each other in this great match to be held at Dubai International Stadium. Both the teams have performed brilliantly in the tournament, but India's undefeated journey so far is making it a strong contender for the title.India's great form, New Zealand's challengeThe Indian team has won all four matches so far under the leadership of captain Rohit Sharma, due to which the team's confidence is at its peak. On the other hand, New Zealand has also performed well, but a defeat against India has been a setback for them. However, New Zealand has always given a tough fight to India in the knockout matches of ICC tournaments.New Zealand has become India's 'classic rival' in ICC knockoutHistory is witness that New Zealand has defeated India many times in big matches. India had to face defeat in the final of the 2000 Champions Trophy, the 2019 World Cup semi-final and the final of the 2021 World Test Championship. However, India equalized the score by defeating New Zealand in the 2023 World Cup semi-finals. This time, looking at India's form, fans hope that Team India will be able to change history.India benefits from Dubai conditionsThe Indian team has played all the matches in Dubai so far, due to which it is well acquainted with the pitch and weather there. At the same time, New Zealand has also played a match on this ground, due to which they will also have some idea of the pitch. The Dubai pitch can be slow, which can make the role of spinners important. In such a situation, Indian spinners Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav can prove to be important in the match.What will happen in case of a tie?If the final match is tied, a super over will be played. The controversial boundary count rule of the 2019 World Cup final has been removed, so now super overs will be played until the winner is decided. This rule will make the match even more exciting.Who will become the champion?The Indian team will be playing for its third Champions Trophy title, while New Zealand will try to win this trophy for the first time. Cricket fans are hoping that this match will prove to be a historic battle in which the real thrill of cricket will be seen.