India Vs New Zealand Champions Trophy Final: Match Timing, Weather & Pitch Report, LIVE Streaming Deets

The final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will see India take on New Zealand at the Dubai International Stadium. India have been dominant throughout the tournament, remaining unbeaten as they defeated Bangladesh, Pakistan, and New Zealand in the league stage before outclassing Australia in the semifinals.

New Zealand, meanwhile, put up a solid campaign, securing wins over Pakistan and Bangladesh. However, they suffered a league-stage loss to India before bouncing back to defeat South Africa in the semifinals, earning their spot in the grand finale.

India Favorites, But New Zealand Can't Be Underestimated

India will head into the final as strong favorites, given their flawless performance so far and their familiarity with Dubai's playing conditions. However, New Zealand have often troubled India in ICC tournaments and will aim to do the same on Sunday. With a balanced squad and a history of rising to big occasions, the Black Caps will not go down without a fight.

Weather & Pitch Report for the Big Clash

Weather: Firstly, there are not chances of rains. So, fan can expect full match as the forecast indicates clear skies, with temperatures starting in the 30s before cooling to the mid-20s by evening.
Pitch: The Dubai surface has played slow and dry throughout the tournament, making high scores difficult. Only one team has crossed the 250-run mark so far, suggesting that spinners could play a crucial role in the final.

Match Timings: Toss at 2 pm (IST) and the actual match begins at 2.30 pm (IST).

Likely Playing XIs

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:

Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, William O'Rourke

Players to Watch

India: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Shubman Gill have been in fine form with the bat, while Mohammed Shami and Kuldeep Yadav have spearheaded the bowling attack impressively.
New Zealand: Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, and Daryl Mitchell will be key to their batting success, while their bowling unit, led by Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, and Mitchell Santner, must bring their A-game to counter India's strong lineup.

Head-to-Head in ODIs

Matches Played: 119
India Won: 61
New Zealand Won: 50
Tied: 1
No Result: 7
Last Encounter: India defeated New Zealand by 70 runs (Mumbai, 2023)
Last Five Matches: India 5 - New Zealand 0

Where to Watch The Champions Trophy Final LIVE Online

TV Broadcast: Star Sports Network
Live Streaming: JioHotstar

With India aiming for another ICC title and New Zealand looking to turn the tables, the final promises to be a thrilling contest. Can India maintain their unbeaten run, or will New Zealand script an upset?