India and New Zealand will battle for Champions Trophy 2025 glory on Sunday, March 9, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. India, led by Rohit Sharma, will play their third consecutive ICC final, while Kane Williamson’s New Zealand aims to clinch the title. Both teams have shown exceptional form, defeating Australia and South Africa in the semi-finals.
- India and New Zealand meet again after India’s 44-run win in the group stage.
- Head-to-head: India leads with 61 wins in 119 ODIs against New Zealand.
- Betting odds favor India to lift their first Champions Trophy in 12 years.
India vs New Zealand: Probable Lineups
India’s Probable XI:
- Rohit Sharma (c)
- Shubman Gill
- Virat Kohli
- Shreyas Iyer
- Axar Patel
- KL Rahul (wk)
- Hardik Pandya
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Mohammed Shami
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Varun Chakravarthy
New Zealand’s Probable XI:
- Rachin Ravindra
- Will Young
- Kane Williamson
- Daryl Mitchell
- Tom Latham (wk)
- Glenn Phillips
- Michael Bracewell
- Mitchell Santner (c)
- Kyle Jamieson
- Will O’Rourke
- Matt Henry
India vs New Zealand: Head-to-Head in ODIs
| Matches Played | India Wins | New Zealand Wins | Ties/NR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 119 | 61 | 50 | 1/7 |
India holds a slight advantage over New Zealand in ODI history, with a superior win record. However, New Zealand has often troubled India in ICC events, making this clash unpredictable.
Match Prediction: Who Will Win the Final?
Both teams have strong batting lineups and versatile bowling attacks. India has dominated on similar pitches, mastering both chasing and defending totals. With Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Shubman Gill in top form, India’s batting strength is unmatched. New Zealand’s bowlers, led by Matt Henry and Mitchell Santner, will play a key role in restricting India.
India’s spin attack, featuring Kuldeep Yadav and Jadeja, could exploit Dubai’s conditions, giving them an advantage over the Kiwis. New Zealand’s ability to perform under pressure makes them dangerous, but India’s adaptability in high-stakes matches makes them favorites to win.
India vs New Zealand Betting Odds
| Team | Betting Odds |
|---|---|
| India | 1.40 |
| New Zealand | 2.96 |
India is the bookmaker’s favorite to win the Champions Trophy 2025, with New Zealand as underdogs. However, upsets are always possible in a final, making this match an exciting contest.
India has the edge with their experience and depth, but New Zealand thrives in ICC knockouts. Will India break their final jinx, or will the Kiwis surprise them? Cricket fans await an epic showdown in Dubai!
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