IND vs NZ: Led by Rohit Sharma, Team India will take on Mitchell Santner’s New Zealand in the Champions Trophy 2025 final on March 9 (Sunday) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. India secured their spot by defeating Australia in the semifinals on March 4 in Dubai, while New Zealand booked their place with a 50-run victory over South Africa in Lahore on March 5.
In the IND vs AUS semifinal, Steve Smith’s Australia posted 264 after batting first as Smith top-scored with 73. In response, Virat Kohli’s 84-run knock helped India chase the target with 11 balls remaining.
In the NZ vs SA semifinal, New Zealand opted to bat first and with help of hundreds from the bats of Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson, respectively, they posted a mammoth 362 on the board. South Africa, despite David Miller’s valiant 100, fell short by 50 runs as the Kiwis booked their final berth.
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On paper, India and New Zealand have always been the top contenders for the Champions Trophy 2025 title, given their well-balanced squads. The Indian team have excelled in both batting and bowling, with the Kiwis matching them stride for stride across all departments. Historically, New Zealand have often been a major obstacle in India’s quest for ICC trophies, with the most memorable instance being the 2019 ODI World Cup semifinal, where they handed Indian fans an unforgettable heartbreak.
New Zealand Dominate India In ICC Knockout Clashes
India and New Zealand have met four times in ICC knockout matches, with the Blackcaps holding a dominant 3-1 record over the Men in Blue.
Their encounters include the 2000 Champions Trophy final, the 2019 and 2023 World Cup semifinals and the 2021 World Test Championship final. Except for India’s recent victory in the 2023 World Cup semifinal, they have struggled to overcome the Kiwis in high-stakes games.
New Zealand clinched their first ICC title by defeating India in the 2000 Champions Trophy final, successfully chasing 265, thanks to Chris Cairns’ match-winning century. They repeated history in the 2021 WTC final, once again denying India an ICC trophy.
IND vs NZ Head-To-Head Records In ICC Knockouts
Matches Played: 4
Matches won by India: 1
Matches won by New Zealand: 3
Tied/No result: 0
