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- India vs New Zealand Champions Trophy ODI final match predictions to be played in Dubai on Sunday, March 9
- India lost their 2 ICC finals against New Zealand, on in the Champions Trophy
- New Zealand won 6 of their last 7 ODIs played in Asia
Is there a surprise awaiting India in the final? (Getty Images)
India vs New Zealand Champions Trophy
It’s perhaps written in the stars that the two best teams of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy will meet in the final. India and New Zealand will play at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday for a chance to add another glittering trophy to their cabinets. The match is set to start at 2:30 pm IST.
- India vs New Zealand Champions Trophy
- Head to Head
- India Form
- India Team News
- New Zealand Form
- New Zealand Team News
- India vs New Zealand Champions Trophy FAQs
India have been the team to beat this tournament, winning all games comfortably, including one against New Zealand. Incidentally, playing all matches at this venue looks to have worked in its favour. The Kiwis can’t be taken lightly, though, as they have an uncanny knack of rising up to the occasion in ICC tournaments. Is the law of averages set to bite India at the worst possible time? I am tempted to back the Kiwis against the trend.
- India lost their last 2 ICC finals against New Zealand (all formats).
- New Zealand have won 6 of their last 7 matches (ODIs).
- Kane Williamson has 2 consecutive scores of 80+ and has 3 fifties in his last 4 matches against India (ODIs).
- Shreyas Iyer has 6 scores of 50 or more in his 8 innings against New Zealand (ODIs).
Head to Head
There have been 119 ODIs between India and New Zealand so far, with 61 wins for India and 50 wins for New Zealand. Seven matches ended without any result, while one ended in a tie.
The Kiwis were outplayed in the group stage when the sides met earlier in Dubai. India scored 249 for 9 with Iyer (79) top-scoring. Matt Henry (5 for 42) kept India on a leash. The chase was on for some time with Williamson (81) leading the charge, but Varun Chakaravarthy (5 for 42) applied the brakes.
India Form
India topped Group A with wins over Bangladesh (six wickets), Pakistan (six wickets), and New Zealand (44 runs). They outsmarted Australia in the semis by four wickets.
The Men in Blue have seen Virat Kohli (217 runs) rise to the occasion along with Iyer (195). All the bowlers shared the burden with Mohammed Shami (eight wickets) and Chakaravarthy (seven) leading the show.
Despite all their comprehensive wins, India haven’t had success with their opening partnerships, both with bat and ball. Their spinners have used the conditions to their advantage, but over-dependence on their performances could prove catastrophic.
India Team News
India could repeat the same XI from the semis.
New Zealand Form
New Zealand qualified second in Group A behind India. They won against Pakistan (60 runs) and Bangladesh (five wickets) but lost to India (44 runs). They bounced back to defeat South Africa by 50 runs in the semis.
Rachin Ravindra (226 runs) has been the bright spot for the Kiwis, scoring two centuries in three innings. Williamson and Latham have a 100 & 50 each to their name in this tournament. Henry (10) is not just their best bowler but also the highest wicket-taker of the tournament.
Despite those wins, the Kiwis have struggled in Dubai in the only match they played here. Although they have time and again risen up in ICC tournaments, can they do it in alien conditions in Dubai once again?
New Zealand Team News
The Kiwis have Henry under an injury cloud, but he may end up playing the final. They may spring a surprise by playing Devon Conway in place of O’Rourke.
India vs New Zealand Champions Trophy FAQs
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What time does India vs New Zealand Champions Trophy start?
This India vs New Zealand Champions Trophy match is being played at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai starting at 2:30 p.m. IST on Sunday, March 9.
Verdict
The earlier match in Dubai between these sides showed their shortcomings, but New Zealand have shown earlier in the year that they can tackle spin. Can they do it on the big stage? It’s a risky bet, but I am backing the Kiwis here. Keep an eye on the market for Iyer being India's best batter.
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