IND vs NZ, CT Final: Look At Their ICC Knockout Record

India and New Zealand have clashed four times in ICC knockout matches, with the latter winning on three occasions.

India managed to break this streak in the 2023 ODI World Cup semi-final, defeating New Zealand in a dominant display.

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The stage is set for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final between India and New Zealand on Sunday (March 9) at the Dubai International Stadium. Both teams have been in top form throughout the tournament, and a high-intensity clash is expected.

However, history favors the Kiwis, as they have dominated India in ICC knockout matches, winning three out of four encounters.

New Zealand's edge in ICC knockout matches

India and New Zealand have clashed four times in ICC knockout matches, with the latter winning on three occasions:

2000 Champions Trophy Final – New Zealand defeated India to claim their first ICC trophy.

2019 ODI World Cup Semi-final – India suffered a heartbreaking loss.

2021 World Test Championship Final – New Zealand emerged as the ultimate winners, securing the inaugural World Test Championship (WTC) title.

India managed to break this streak in the 2023 ODI World Cup semi-final, defeating New Zealand in a dominant display. The Men in Blue will now aim to build on that success and clinch the Champions Trophy title.

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IND vs NZ Head-to-Head record in ODIs

India and New Zealand have faced each other in 119 ODIs, with India winning 61 matches and New Zealand securing 50 victories. Meanwhile, seven matches ended without a result, and one was tied.

At neutral venues, both teams have an even record, winning 16 matches each out of 32 encounters.

Probable Playing XIs for IND vs NZ Final

India: Rohit Sharma (captain), Shubman Gill (vice-captain), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Varun Chakravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami.

New Zealand: Will Young, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, Tom Latham (wicketkeeper), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (captain), Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, William O'Rourke.

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