IND vs NZ Final Highlights: India Crowned Champions After 4-Wicket Win Over Kiwis
IND vs NZ Final Highlights: Team India defeated New Zealand by four wickets to become the Champions Trophy winners for the third time in the tournament's history.
Background
Welcome to Live Ball-by-Ball Updates of India vs New Zealand – ICC Champions Trophy 2025: India and New Zealand will face off in the high-voltage Champions Trophy final at the Dubai International Stadium. India is eyeing its third title, while New Zealand looks to secure its second. The last time these teams met in a Champions Trophy final was in 2000, when New Zealand emerged victorious.
India's dominant run in CT 2025
India has been in sensational form, winning all four matches in the tournament, including a 49-run win over New Zealand in the group stage. They also defeated Australia in the semi-finals, extending their ODI winning streak to seven matches. However, when it comes to finals against New Zealand, history hasn't been in India's favor.
Can India break the 37-Year jinx?
India's last final victory over New Zealand came 37 years ago, in the 1988 Sharjah Cup. Since then, New Zealand has dominated in major finals:
2000 Champions Trophy Final – New Zealand won by four wickets
2005 Tri-Series Final – New Zealand won by six wickets
2021 World Test Championship Final – New Zealand won by eight wickets
New Zealand holds a 2-0 record in ICC finals against India, making this clash a golden opportunity for Rohit Sharma's men to break the jinx and lift the Champions Trophy after 12 years.
As Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma near the final stretch of their illustrious careers, every major tournament carries extra importance. Whether this will be their last ICC event remains uncertain, but if it is, both would want nothing more than to sign off with a title.
Rohit, who has recently settled for quickfire 20-30 run knocks, will need to alter his approach and build a big innings. A strong start from him will ease the pressure on the middle order. Matt Henry's injury could work in his favor, as the Kiwi pacer has troubled him in the past. A captain's knock is needed, while Kohli, with a century and two half-centuries in his last five innings, will look to continue his fine form.
IND vs NZ Live: Goodbye!
That’s a wrap from our end! We hope you enjoyed every moment of the IND vs NZ final live coverage on ABP Live. Stay tuned as we continue to bring you all the cricketing action ahead, with the Women’s Premier League 2025 heading towards an exciting group-stage finish. Good night, and soak in the glory of India’s magnificent win!
IND vs NZ Live: What. A. Night!
Team India players celebrate in jubilation as they receive their Champions Trophy winners’ blazers, with captain Rohit Sharma being presented the trophy by ICC chairman Jay Shah.
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