Rohit Sharma's Bad Luck At Toss: Could It Cost India Champions Trophy?
One factor that could heavily influence the outcome of Sunday's IND vs NZ Champions Trophy 2025 final is the toss.
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final is set to take place on March 9 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, with India and New Zealand battling for the coveted title.
This marks India's third appearance in a Champions Trophy final, while New Zealand returns to the title clash after a long wait.
Team India has performed exceptionally well throughout the tournament, with Virat Kohli in top form and Shreyas Iyer solidifying his place at No. 4. Hardik Pandya has embraced his role as a finisher, and KL Rahul has delivered consistently.
On the other hand, New Zealand has also looked formidable, especially in their dominant semi-final win against South Africa. However, one factor that could heavily influence the outcome of the final is the toss.
Will the Toss decide Champion Trophy 2025 winner?
History suggests that the toss could play a crucial role in the Champion Trophy 2025 final match. The statistics at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium indicate a strong advantage for teams chasing.
Out of 62 ODIs played at this venue, the team batting second has won 37 times, while the team setting a target has only won 23 times.
In this year's Champions Trophy, India has won three out of four matches while chasing, further proving the importance of the toss. With conditions favoring the chasing team, winning the toss might give a major edge in the title clash.
Rohit Sharma's bad luck at Toss continues
A major concern for India is Rohit Sharma's luck with the toss. The Indian captain has failed to win a single toss in the Champions Trophy 2025 so far.
In fact, he has lost the toss in his last 11 ODIs, making it a worrying pattern. If his misfortune at the toss continues in Sunday's IND vs NZ Champions Trophy 2025 final, it could put India at a disadvantage.
However, a positive takeaway is that despite losing all tosses in this tournament, India has still managed to win every game.
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