India and New Zealand Set for Epic Champions Trophy Final Showdown in Dubai

The final showdown of Champions Trophy 2025 takes place on March 9 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium when India meets New Zealand. The ICC white-ball tournament final between these two teams will take place for the first time in 25 years during Sunday March 9 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

New Zealand secured their place in the final by outplaying South Africa by 50 runs in the second semi-final held at Lahore. The Black Cap team advanced through a bowling guard led by Mitchell Santner combined with the centuries Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson achieved. India reached the finals through their victory against Australia in Dubai by four wickets while Virat Kohli scored an important 84 runs that led the team to their target of 265 runs. The team reached their third successive Champions Trophy final step by demonstrating unbroken dominance through cricket.

Both teams display a long-standing history of strong competition across ICC event matches. The 2021 World Test Championship represented their most recent major final but New Zealand secured victory against India by eight wickets in Southampton. At the 2023 ODI World Cup semi-final India achieved victory over New Zealand in an impressive fashion. India defeated New Zealand for the second time this month in a group-stage Champions Trophy match after Chakravarthy took five wickets to eliminate the opposing batting line for 205 while Iyer scored 79 runs to secure a 249-run victory.

India, under Rohit Sharma’s captaincy, enter as favorites, boasting a balanced squad with Kohli in fine form and a potent spin attack. With both teams hungry for glory, New Zealand seeking their first white-ball title since 2000 and India aiming to reclaim the crown they last won in 2013, fans can expect a nail-biting contest in Dubai.