IND Vs NZ, Champions Trophy 2025 Final: Dubai Weather Forecast, Pitch Report, Match Prediction

India, unbeaten in the tournament, stormed into the final with a thrilling 4-wicket victory over defending champions Australia in the semi-final. The Men in Blue are making their third consecutive Champions Trophy final 🌳appearance, having won the title in 2013 and finishing as runners-up in 2017 after losing to Pakistan.

For New Zealand, this final is a historic opportunity as they return to the summit clash for the first time since 2009. The Black Caps, winners of the 2000 edition, will be eager to secure their second Champions Trophy crown. Having alrไ🅰eady faced India once in the tournament, New Zealand will be desperate to avenge that loss and make history in Dubai.

India Vs New Zealand, Final - Dubai Weather Report

The weather 😼forecast for Sunday promises clear skies and a sunny afternoon, ensuring that rain will not disr🥀upt the highly anticipated final. Temperatures are expected to be in the 30s during the first half of the game, cooling down to the mid-20s as the evening progresses.

India Vs New Zealand, Final - Dubai Pitch Report

The Dubai International Cricket Stadium has offered a dry and sluggish pitch throughout the tournament, making batting difficult. In the four matches played here, only one team has man⛎aged to cross the 250-run mark.

India successfully chase💜d 265 against Australia in the semi-final, proving their batting depth. However, the final is expected to be another low-scoring affair, where any total above 250-260 could prove to be match-wi𒁏nning.

India Vs New Zealand, Final - Match Prediction

According to the Google trends, India have 60 per cent chance of winning the match. New Zealand also have a good chance to win their first ICC ODI trophy after 25 years. The Black Caps have a 40 pꦦer cent chance of winning the final.

India Vs New Zealand, Final - Predicted XI

India: Rohit Sharma (c), S✤hubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohd. Shami, Ravindra Jadeja, Varun Chakaravarthy.

New Zealand: Mitchell Santner (c), Michael Bra🦹cewell, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Will O’Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Will Young, Kyle Jamieson

India Vs New Zealand - Full Squads

India: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Washington S꧑undar, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Mo🧸hd. Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Ravindra Jadeja, Varun Chakaravarthy.

New Zealand: Mitchell Santner (c), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henr🥃y, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Will O’Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Nathan Smith, 🅺Kane Williamson, Will Young, Jacob Duffy.