- India qualified for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final on March 4 after defeating Australia in the semi-final.
- New Zealand secured their spot by scoring a massive 363 runs to beat South Africa.
- This will be their first white-ball final in 25 years, since the 2000 Champions Trophy.
- The head-to-head record in ICC finals favours New Zealand, giving them an edge in the rivalry.
When India and New Zealand last met in the 2000 Champions Trophy final in Nairobi, it was a nail-biting contest.
India set a target of 265 runs, with skipper Sourav Ganguly leading from the front with a brilliant 117. Despite India’s strong performance, New Zealand staged a remarkable comeback.
Chris Cairns played a match-winning knock of 102 not out, guiding the Black Caps to victory with four balls to spare. The win marked New Zealand’s first-ever ICC trophy, while India finished as runners-up.
The head-to-head record between India and New Zealand highlights New Zealand’s dominance in ICC tournament victories. Though India holds the upper hand in ODI wins, both teams haven’t clashed in a white-ball final for 25 years. Out of 119 ODIs played between them, India has claimed 61 victories.
High-Stakes ICC Champions Trophy Final 2025: IND vs NZ
India is all set to take on New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final at the Dubai International Stadium on March 9. Indian fans eagerly await the chance to lift the coveted trophy after the team sealed their spot by defeating Australia in the semi-final on March 4.
New Zealand secured their place in the final with a thrilling win against South Africa on March 5. Stunning centuries from Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson at the Gaddafi Stadium powered the Kiwis to victory, as South Africa fell short of the challenging target. The showdown promises an intense battle as both teams fight for ICC glory.
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