India vs New Zealand: Can NZ Finally Break Their ICC Trophy Curse?
Introduction
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final between India and New Zealand is scheduled for this Sunday in Dubai. Both teams are feeling very confident after their easy semi-final victories. Conditions at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, where the final will be played, have frequently affected game results. India will be trying to keep up their tournament winning record.
Due to outstanding batting performances by Varun Chakravarthy, who took an outstanding five wickets, and Shreyas Iyer, who scored 79 runs, the Men in Blue have already trounced the Kiwis by 44 runs in the group stage encounter. India has been playing well and defeated Australia in the semifinal to guarantee their spot in the final for the third time in a row. New Zealand secured their place in the Champions Trophy final by defeating South Africa in the second semifinal.
Interesting Facts Ahead of the Final
The only team to make it to the Champions Trophy finals three times in a row is India (2013, 2017, 2025).
In 2000, New Zealand defeated India in the final of their most recent ICC white-ball event.
The highest-ever Champions Trophy total of 362 runs was scored by Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson against South Africa.
In night games this year, the Dubai pitch has created more effective chases than defenses.
India’s Chance To Finally Settle Scores
In international competitions, New Zealand has been a pain in the side for Indian supporters. The Kiwis have India's number, whether it was the heartbreaking World Cup semi-final in 2019 or the disastrous 2021 WTC Final. However, India has a fantastic opportunity to exact revenge at the Champions Trophy final in Dubai.
Match Prediction and Winning Probability
Although both teams are well matched, India is the slight favorite heading into the final because of their recent dominance in white-ball cricket. However, New Zealand's ability to step up in knockout matches makes them a challenging opponent.
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