Champions Trophy 2025 Final: Rohit Loses Toss as New Zealand Opt to Bat
The Champions Trophy 2025 final is happening at Dubai International Stadium. India and New Zealand are competing in this crucial match. This is the third time these two teams have faced off in an ICC tournament final. Their rivalry continues to grow.
In a key toss, New Zealand’s captain, Mitchell Santner, chose to bat first. This decision put India in the field. Both teams kept their semi-final XIs. This shows they trust their lineups for the title match.
IND vs NZ Champions Trophy Final: Playing XI
New Zealand Playing XI:
- Will Young
- Rachin Ravindra
- Kane Williamson
- Daryl Mitchell
- Tom Latham (wk)
- Glenn Phillips
- Michael Bracewell
- Mitchell Santner (c)
- Nathan Smith
- Kyle Jamieson
- William O’Rourke
India Playing XI:
- Rohit Sharma (c)
- Shubman Gill (vc)
- Virat Kohli
- Shreyas Iyer
- Axar Patel
- KL Rahul (wk)
- Hardik Pandya
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Mohammed Shami
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Varun Chakaravarthy
New Zealand’s Strategy: Setting a Target in the Final
With a solid batting lineup, New Zealand will look to post a competitive total on Dubai’s balanced pitch. Kane Williamson and Daryl Mitchell will help steady the innings. Glenn Phillips and Michael Bracewell can also finish strong.
India’s Bowling Challenge: Early Breakthroughs Needed
For India, early wickets will be crucial. Mohammed Shami and Kuldeep Yadav will lead the attack. Jadeja and Varun Chakaravarthy, both spinners, may exploit the nighttime conditions.
Both teams are at full strength, so an intense battle for the Champions Trophy title is expected. Stay tuned for live updates.