The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 adds electric atmosphere to the Dubai International Cricket Stadium as the stage is all set for an nail biting winner take all final encounter between arch-rivals India and New Zealand today. Under Rohit Sharma, India seeks to regain the treasured trophy after 12 years, and the Spirited Kiwis, under the leadership of Mitchell Santner, plans to demonstrate their mastery in ICC knockout games.
Both teams have given great show throughout the tournament. India’s spin attack, president by Varun Chakravarthy, is to pose a huge test for the New Zealand batting line up. In their earlier group-stage match, Chakravarthy did his role for India and against the Black Caps, and his existence can once again be drama crucial.
With ball in hand, India relies on experienced stars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, along with inform players Shubman Gill, KL Rahul and Hardik Pandya to perform under pressure. On the other hand, New Zealand’s attack spearheads Trent Boult and Matt Henry will aim to expose any weakness in India’s top order.
One key showdown which everyone would be watching is the Kohli-Santner battle. Kohli, whose tournament has been that good so far, will need to tackle Santner’s guile with left-arm spin, which has him worried all the time.
Having history and pride on the line, cricket enthusiasts on the planet eagerly anticipate a knockout knock up that is meant to be a perfect ending for the tournament.