IND Vs NZ In ICC Trophy Finals: Epic Clashes And Historic Head-to-Head Battles In ICC Finals

India and New Zealand will face off in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final in Dubai this Sunday. Both teams have displayed dominant performances in the semi-finals and are ready for a thrilling battle at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. While India aims to maintain its unbeaten streak, New Zealand looks to extend its winning record against India in ICC finals.

India has never beaten New Zealand in an ICC final.
New Zealand won the WTC Final 2021 and ICC KnockOut 2000 against India.
The 2025 Champions Trophy final is a chance for India to end its ICC final losing streak.
Both teams are in top form after strong performances in the semi-finals.

India vs New Zealand: ICC Finals Head-to-Head Record

India and New Zealand have met twice in ICC finals, and the Kiwis emerged victorious both times. Below is their head-to-head record in ICC finals:

Played	India wins	New Zealand wins	NR/Tie
2	0	2	0/0

1. ICC World Test Championship Final 2021 (Southampton)

New Zealand defeated India by eight wickets in the WTC final held in England. The match was rain-affected, making batting difficult. Kyle Jamieson’s five-wicket haul put India under pressure.

India’s struggle: Bowled out for 170 in the second innings.
Key Performers: Rishabh Pant scored 41 runs, but it wasn’t enough.
New Zealand’s chase: Kane Williamson (52 runs*) and Ross Taylor (47 runs*) sealed victory.

2. ICC KnockOut Final 2000 (Nairobi)

New Zealand claimed their first ICC trophy by defeating India in the Champions Trophy final (formerly ICC KnockOut).

India’s total: 264 runs with key contributions from Sourav Ganguly and Sachin Tendulkar.
New Zealand’s comeback: At 132/5, the game seemed in India’s favor.
Match-winner: Chris Cairns’ unbeaten 102 guided New Zealand to victory with two balls to spare.

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Can India Break the Jinx in Champions Trophy 2025?

With history favoring New Zealand, India will be determined to break its losing streak in ICC finals. Their last ICC trophy win was in 2013, and they will be eager to reclaim the Champions Trophy title.

Key Factors for the Final:

Pitch & Conditions: Dubai’s pitch tends to favor spinners but has something for pacers too.
India’s Strengths: A strong batting lineup led by Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.
New Zealand’s Strengths: A well-balanced squad with Trent Boult and Kane Williamson leading the charge.

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final is set to be an intense battle. Can India create history, or will New Zealand maintain its dominance? Cricket fans are in for a thrilling contest!

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