The India vs New Zealand (Champions Trophy Final) is set to take place on March 9, 2025, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, UAE. Cricket fans across the globe are eagerly anticipating this high-stakes clash as both teams battle for the prestigious ICC Champions Trophy 2025 title.
With India unbeaten in the tournament and New Zealand coming off a dominant semi-final win, this final promises to be an electrifying encounter. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the match, including Dream11 tips, pitch report, match time, and live streaming details.
Match Overview
- Match: India vs New Zealand – ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Final
- Date: Sunday, March 9, 2025
- Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, UAE
Pitch Report – Dubai International Cricket Stadium
The Dubai pitch has historically been balanced, favouring both batters and bowlers at different phases of the game. Here’s what to expect:
✅ Batting Conditions: The pitch is typically flat and good for batting. The first innings average score in ODIs here is around 220-230 runs, but in big finals, teams might aim for 250+ to put pressure on the opposition.
✅ Bowling Conditions:
- New ball pacers will enjoy swing and seam movement in the first 10 overs, making early wickets crucial.
- Spinners will dominate the middle overs, extracting grip and turn as the pitch slows down.
✅ Toss Impact:
- Chasing teams have historically done well here due to the dew factor in the second innings.
- Expect the winning captain to bowl first if conditions remain unchanged.
🌤 Weather Forecast: Clear skies with temperatures around 22-25°C. No rain is expected, ensuring uninterrupted action.
Squads for the Final
India Squad:
- Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (WK), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Rishabh Pant.
New Zealand Squad:
- Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (WK), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (C), Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, William O’Rourke, Nathan Smith, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy.
Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips
For fantasy cricket players, selecting the right combination of players is crucial. Here’s a Dream11 team suggestion based on pitch conditions and recent form:
Key Players to Watch:
🏏 Wicketkeepers:
✔ KL Rahul (India): Reliable behind the stumps and a solid middle-order batter.
✔ Tom Latham (New Zealand): Plays the anchor role and can score crucial runs under pressure.
🏏 Batters:
✔ Virat Kohli (India – Captain Pick): A master in big finals, coming off an 84-run knock against Australia.
✔ Rohit Sharma (India): Aggressive and experienced, capable of setting up a huge total.
✔ Kane Williamson (New Zealand): Scored a century in the semi-final, a dependable batsman under pressure.
✔ Rachin Ravindra (New Zealand): With 5 centuries in ICC tournaments, he’s an explosive top-order batter.
🏏 All-Rounders:
✔ Hardik Pandya (India): Perfect for the death overs with both bat and ball.
✔ Mitchell Santner (New Zealand – Vice-Captain Pick): Captain of NZ, key spinner, and handy lower-order batsman.
✔ Axar Patel (India): Effective with both bat and ball, useful on slow pitches.
🏏 Bowlers:
✔ Mohammed Shami (India): Took 3 wickets in the semi-final, thrives under pressure.
✔ William O’Rourke (New Zealand): NZ’s new pace sensation, key in the powerplay overs.
✔ Varun Chakravarthy (India): Mystery spinner, can create trouble for NZ batters.
✔ Kuldeep Yadav (India): Wrist-spinner who can strike in the middle overs.
Suggested Dream11 Team:
Wicketkeeper: KL Rahul
Batters: Virat Kohli (C), Rohit Sharma, Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra
All-Rounders: Hardik Pandya, Mitchell Santner (VC), Axar Patel
Bowlers: Will O’Rourke, Mohammed Shami, Varun Chakravarthy
🔹 Captain Choice: Virat Kohli – Proven big-match player.
🔹 Vice-Captain Choice: Mitchell Santner – All-rounder with high impact.
📌 Tip: Adjust the final team based on the toss and playing XI announcements at 2:00 PM IST.
Match Time & Live Streaming Details
📺 TV Broadcast (India):
- Star Sports Network – Star Sports 2 HD/SD, Sports 18 1 HD/SD
💻 Online Streaming (India):
- JioHotstar App & Website – Free for Jio users.
🌍 Live Streaming in Other Countries:
- Pakistan: Myco & Tamasha apps
- South Africa: SuperSport
- New Zealand: Sky Sport NZ
- UK: Sky Sports Cricket
- USA & Canada: Willow TV
- Australia: Fox Sports
🎙 Languages: Available in English, Hindi, and regional languages (Tamil, Telugu, Kannada).
Head-to-Head & Key Stats
📊 India vs New Zealand Head-to-Head (ODIs):
- Total Matches: 119
- India Wins: 61
- New Zealand Wins: 50
- No Result: 8
📊 Champions Trophy History:
- India and New Zealand are tied 1-1 in their Champions Trophy meetings.
- Last time they met, India won by 44 runs in the 2025 edition.
📊 Form Guide in Champions Trophy 2025:
- India: Undefeated in the tournament (4 wins), including a dominant semi-final win over Australia.
- New Zealand: 3 wins in the tournament, crushing South Africa with 362 runs in the semi-final.
📌 X-Factor Players:
- India: Spin attack of Kuldeep, Axar, and Varun Chakravarthy.
- New Zealand: Rachin Ravindra’s explosive form and Santner’s leadership.
Final Prediction – Who Will Win the Champions Trophy?
India enters the final as the favourites, with an undefeated record, a balanced squad, and superior batting depth. However, New Zealand thrives in ICC finals, and with big-match players like Kane Williamson and Rachin Ravindra, they could pull off an upset.
Expect a high-scoring thriller, with 250+ as the likely winning score. If dew plays a role, the team chasing will have the advantage.
🔥 Can India reclaim the Champions Trophy after 12 years? Or will New Zealand lift their first-ever ICC Champions Trophy?
📢 Drop your predictions in the comments! 🎯🏆