India vs New Zealand LIVE Scorecard, Champions Trophy 2025 Final LIVE Updates: Huge Blow For New Zealand As Star Pacer Ruled Out vs India

India vs New Zealand Final LIVE:

“We’re going to have a bat first. Looks like a pretty good wicket, similar to the one we played India here a week ago. Want to get runs on the board and see what happens. Obviously expected a few blue shirts, great atmosphere, great ground. Going to be slightly different from what we got in Pakistan. We saw how India played and what they got out of it. Hope it slows down a bit later. Different guys have stepped up at different times. You want guys firing from the start and we have done that, as have India. Unfortunately Matt Henry has been ruled out, we’ve got Nathan Smith coming in,” said Mitchell Santner after the toss.

India vs New Zealand Final LIVE: India playing with same team!

“We’ve been here enough, batted first and bowled first, don’t really mind batting second. It hasn’t changed much, we’ve chased and won as well. It does give you a lot of confidence, takes the toss away from the game. At the end of the day, what matters is how well you want to play. That’s what we’ve spoken about in the dressing room, not to worry about the toss and to just play well, that’s what we’ve done and we have to do today as well. New Zealand have been a very good team over the past so many years, they tend to play good cricket in ICC tournaments. The challenge for us is to play well against them now. Same team for us,” said India captain Rohit Sharma after the toss.

India vs New Zealand Final LIVE: India XI

India XI vs New Zealand:

Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy.

India vs New Zealand Final LIVE: New Zealand XI

New Zealand XI vs India:

Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wK), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Kyle Jamieson, William ORourke, Nathan Smith.

India vs New Zealand Final LIVE: India remain unchanged

NO CHANGES FOR TEAM INDIA. An unchanged playing XI announced by Rohit Sharma for the big encounter. 4 spinners then yet again – Varun Chakravarthy, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel.

India vs New Zealand Final LIVE: Matt Henry out!

Huge injury concern for New Zealand. Key pacer Matt Henry has not been able to recover in time, and Nathan Smith comes in as a like-for-like change. 10 wickets in 4 games for Henry in this tournament, including a fifer against India in the group stage. BIG LOSS.

India vs New Zealand Final LIVE: INDIA LOSE TOSS

New Zealand have won the toss and elected to bat first. It is 15 tosses lost in a row in ODI cricket for Team India, 12 in a row for Rohit Sharma. India will have the job of restricting the Black Caps batting, before chasing for the 4th time in five games.

India vs New Zealand Final LIVE: Gear up for toss

We are just moments away from toss time. Rohit Sharma and Mitchell Santner are heading towards the pitch. Will it be 15 tosses lost in a row for Team India in ODIs, 12 in a row for Rohit?

India vs New Zealand Final LIVE: Toss around the corner!

We are less than 10 minutes away from the toss for the India vs New Zealand Champions Trophy final. Given the playing conditions in Dubai across the two innings, the toss will play a crucial role in today’s summit clash.

India vs New Zealand Final LIVE: Virat Kohli practicing

To clear the fear of many Indian fans, Virat Kohli is out practising just ahead of the toss time. Massive cheers from the crowd in Dubai as he walks out. He had suffered a minor knee injury during practice on Saturday, but seems to be fine. Major boost for Team India.

India vs New Zealand Final LIVE: 25 minutes till toss time!

We are 25 minutes away from toss time in the final in Dubai. Will Team India make it 15 tosses lost in a row? It hasn’t affected their form so far, with Rohit saying that it is better to lose the toss, in order to avoid making a 50-50 call.

India vs New Zealand Final LIVE: Ace for New Zealand

New Zealand have arguably the best fielder in world cricket – Glenn Phillips. The ‘Superman’ at point as already taken two one-handed stunners in Champions Trophy 2025, including one to dismiss Virat Kohli during the Group A game!

India vs New Zealand Final LIVE: Pitch for the final

Take a look at the pitch for the Champions Trophy 2025 final. Loads of cracks evident, and should be a treat for the spinners.

PITCH FOR THE CHAMPIONS TROPHY FINAL pic.twitter.com/pbm1vlvtJ6

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) March 9, 2025

India vs New Zealand Final LIVE: Big concern for NZ?

New Zealand having a big concern, however. Pacer Matt Henry has taken 10 wickets, but injured himself trying to take a catch in the semi-final. Visuals show us that his arm is heavily padded. Will be interesting to see if he is fit to make the final XI.

India vs New Zealand Final LIVE: Repeat of the 2000 Final

New Zealand’s only white-ball ICC title came in a repeat of today’s clash 25 years ago. Riding on a stunning century by Chris Cairns, New Zealand beat India in a nail-biter in the 2000 Champions Trophy final (then known as the ICC KnockOut Cup). 

Can India get revenge today? 

India vs New Zealand Final LIVE: Virat Kohli’s big return

Cometh the big games, Virat Kohli has stood tall once again in the ODI format. A stunning century against Pakistan, and a brilliant 84 against Australia in the semi-final. However, a small injury concern looms over him just ahead of the final. The 36-year-old suffered a minor knee hit in practice, but is still expected to be fit to play.

India vs New Zealand Final LIVE: India’s past titles

India are eyeing for their seventh ICC title today. 2 ODI World Cups (1983, 2011), 2 T20 World Cups (2007, 2024) and 2 Champions Trophies (2002, 2013) so far. This could be the first instance that India win a major event for the third time.

India vs New Zealand Final LIVE: Rohit Sharma’s toss record

Team India have lost 14 tosses in a row in ODI cricket, with Rohit Sharma losing 11 in a row. Rohit is one lost toss away from equalling Brian Lara’s unwanted record of 12. It has not affected India’s performance so far, but will it bite them this time?

India vs New Zealand Final LIVE: Win the toss, bat or bowl?

The trend in the Champions Trophy 2025 has been to win the toss and bat first. Given the conditions, and the lack of dew, setting a total might be the safer option. However, India have won three of their four games chasing, and will fancy their chances no matter the toss outcome.

India vs New Zealand Final LIVE: Predicted XI for Team India

Here’s our predicted XI for Team India:

Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav/Washington Sundar, Mohammed Shami, Varun Chakravarthy.

India vs New Zealand Final LIVE: What a return by Shami!

No Jasprit Bumrah, no problem. Mohammed Shami has delivered in an ICC event once again. Looked better and better with each game, and bowled brilliantly for 3 wickets in the semi-final. Second-top wicket-taker of the tournament, just behind Matt Henry.

India vs New Zealand Final LIVE: Can Varun Chakravarthy deliver again?

Mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy did not play the first two games for India. But given a chance in the third match, what an impression he made! 5 wickets, dismantling the New Zealand batting, and fixing his place in the XI. 

In the semi-final, the crucial wicket of Travis Head with his first ball to him. Now against NZ once again, Chakravarthy is expected to be India’s trump card yet again.

India vs New Zealand Final LIVE: Who will be the top run-scorer?

Several players from both sides could end up as the highest run-scorer of the Champions Trophy 2025. Currently, Rachin Ravindra (226) and Virat Kohli (217) have the highest chance, but the likes of Shreyas Iyer, Kane Williamson, Tom Latham and Shubman Gill are all in the fray.

India vs New Zealand Final LIVE: How will the pitch play?

The pitch for the India vs New Zealand final will be the same as the one used for the India-Pakistan game two weeks ago. Expect a lot of assistance for the spinners, something that India have used brilliantly, thanks to four high quality spinners in their XI.

India vs New Zealand Final LIVE: Is Virat Kohli fit?

Another thing to keep our eyes peeled on is the availability of Virat Kohli. India’s stalwart reportedly suffered a minor knee injury on the eve of the Champions Trophy final. The injury isn’t expected to be a major concern, but one can never say for certain.

India vs New Zealand Final LIVE: Rohit’s retirement?

As per reports, Rohit Sharma is set to discuss his India future with chief selector Ajit Agarkar right after the Champions Trophy 2025 final, win or lose. A final call is reportedly yet to be taken. 

India vs New Zealand Final LIVE: All eyes on Rohit Sharma

Another big talking point has been the future of Indian captain Rohit Sharma. Lots and lots of talk on whether he would call it a day after the final, stay on as captain till the 2027 World Cup, or hand over captaincy but still continue playing.

Don’t forget, today he can become only the second Indian captain after MS Dhoni to win multiple ICC titles.

India vs New Zealand Final LIVE: Past record

India have already played New Zealand once in Champions Trophy 2025, in Dubai. In that game, India could manage a score of only 249, but still won thanks to a superb fifer by mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy. 

2000 ICC KnockOut Cup: NZ beat India by 4 wickets

2021 World Test C’Ship Final: NZ beat India by 8 wickets

India vs New Zealand, Champions Trophy Final LIVE: Advantage India?

One major talking point heading into the final has been whether India have been given an unfair advantage. India have played all of their games in Dubai, and will play the final there too. Intended to be a neutral venue, the familiarity of conditions may play into India’s favour.

India vs New Zealand, Champions Trophy Final LIVE: Surprise change for India?

Could India rotate their XI? It is very unlikely, but one could raise some concerns regarding Kuldeep Yadav’s recent form, and he seemed to lack the cutting edge against Australia in the semi. Should Kuldeep be left out, someone like Washington Sundar could get an opportunity. Remember, Washington also adds more batting depth.

India vs New Zealand, Champions Trophy Final LIVE: New Zealand no pushovers

New Zealand will not be pushovers in the slightest. In fact, India have never beaten New Zealand in the final of a major ICC event. NZ outclassed South Africa in the semis, and have given India the biggest threat so far in this tournament.

India vs New Zealand, Champions Trophy Final LIVE: Flawless India

India have looked flawless so far in the Champions Trophy 2025. 4 games, 4 wins. All won with relative conviction and class. With the match being held in Dubai, no doubt that India will be the firm favourites heading into the clash.

In front of them, the chance to win a record third Champions Trophy title.

India vs New Zealand, Champions Trophy Final LIVE: Hello and welcome!

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