The Champions Trophy 2025 limited the Champions Trophy to be played at Dubai International Stadium on Sunday in 2025 to 251/7.
Kiwi lost two wickets within three overs as the Indian bowlers finally killed Openers Will Young (15) and Rachin Ravindra (37).
The batting side scored the first 50 of the match without any loss until Varun Chakarwarthi of India took advantage of the girl in the 8th over.
Just two overs later, Black Caps lost the second wicket from Kuldeep Yadav in the 11th over.
Kane Williamson came after Ravindra’s departure during the 11th over and scored 11 runs off 14 balls. However, Kuldeep Yadav caught Williamson and bowled during the 13th over, causing another partnership with Derail Mitchell.
Tom Latham also failed to form a solid partnership with Mitchell as he was rejected by Ravindra Jadeja. Latham scored 30 runs.
Glenn Philips took over New Zealand’s innings and scored 34 runs. However, Chakraborty again hit and sent him back to the pavilion during the 38th over.
New Zealand lost to India by 44 runs in its final group game of 50 overs tournaments a week ago.
Playing the clash again on Sunday will decide the winner of the eight-nation tournament which has been played in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates.
India have played all their matches in Dubai after refusing to visit Pakistan’s host due to political tension.
Black Cap won the Champions Trophy in 2000 when she defeated India in the final in Nairobi, Kenya.
Rohit Sharma’s India team is unchanged with its win over Australia in the semi-finals with four spinners, including two all-rounders.
India can win a record third Champions Trophy after winning the 2002 and 2013 versions.
Australia also won two champions trophies in 2006 and 2009.
India: Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Exer Patel, KL Rahul (W), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakarwarthi
New Zealand: Will Young, Rachin Rabindra, Kane Williamson, Derryl Michel, Tom Latham (W), Glenn Philips, Michael Bracewell, Michel Santner (C), Kyle Jaimison, William O’Rurke, Nathan Smith
