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The New Zealand vs India Champions Trophy 2025 Final is underway, and cricket fans worldwide are glued to their screens. The match, held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, promises to be a thrilling contest between two cricketing giants. India, unbeaten in the tournament, faces New Zealand, a team known for its resilience in ICC events.

New Zealand vs India: Toss and Team Updates

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner won the toss and elected to bat first. The Kiwis made one change to their lineup, replacing injured pacer Matt Henry with Nathan Smith. India, on the other hand, stuck with their winning combination, relying on their spin-heavy attack to dominate the Dubai pitch.

Playing XIs:

• India: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy
• New Zealand: 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

New Zealand vs India: Live Match Updates

New Zealand’s Strong Start

New Zealand openers Will Young and Rachin Ravindra got off to a solid start, scoring 64/1 in 8.5 overs. Ravindra, in particular, was aggressive, hitting boundaries early in the innings. However, India struck back with Varun Chakaravarthy dismissing Young for 15.

Key Moments

• OUT! Varun Chakaravarthy removed Will Young in the 8th over. Young missed a flick, and the ball hit his pad, resulting in an LBW decision.
• DROPPED! Rachin Ravindra was given a lifeline when Shreyas Iyer dropped a tough catch in the deep. Ravindra was on 29 at the time.
• 50 up for New Zealand: The Kiwis reached their fifty in just 7 overs, thanks to Ravindra’s aggressive batting.

India’s Spin Strategy

India introduced spin early, with Varun Chakaravarthy and Ravindra Jadeja bowling in tandem. The move paid off as Chakaravarthy broke the opening partnership. India’s spinners are expected to play a crucial role in the middle overs.

New Zealand vs India: Head-to-Head in ICC Finals

India and New Zealand have a rich history in ICC tournaments. The two teams have met in two ICC finals before:

• 2000 Champions Trophy: New Zealand won by 4 wickets.
• 2021 World Test Championship: New Zealand emerged victorious again.

This final is a chance for India to avenge those losses and clinch their third Champions Trophy title.

What to Expect Next

With New Zealand setting a competitive total, India’s chase will be the highlight of the second innings. The match is finely balanced, and both teams have the firepower to win. Stay tuned for more live updates and key moments from the New Zealand vs India Champions Trophy 2025 Final.

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• “New Zealand vs India Champions Trophy 2025 Final Live Action”
• “Varun Chakaravarthy celebrates Will Young’s wicket”
• “Rachin Ravindra batting in New Zealand vs India final”

By following these updates, you won’t miss a single moment of this epic clash between New Zealand vs India in the Champions Trophy 2025 Final!

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