IND vs NZ Highlights, Champions Trophy 2025 Final: India Beat New Zealand By 4 Wickets To Lift 3rd Title

IND vs NZ: India Champions!

That's it! India win the summit clash! They beat New Zealand by 4 wickets to claim 3rd Champions Trophy title.

IND vs NZ Live Score: Axar-Iyer Have Big Task In Hand!

India have now lost three quick wickets in the run-chase, including a set Rohit Sharma. Axar Patel and Shreyas Iyer will now have to keep the scoreboard ticking and play a sensible game. IND 145/3 (32)

India vs New Zealand: Rohit Sharma slams fifty!

When the doubters doubted Rohit Sharma, he made it count in the final of Champions Trophy with a well made half-century, puting India in the driver's seat. IND 94/0 (15.4)

IND vs NZ LIVE Score: India Start Off Well!

India has made a strong start in their chase, reaching 59/0 in 8 overs against New Zealand. Captain Rohit Sharma is leading the charge, batting aggressively with 47 runs off 35 balls, while Shubman Gill is playing cautiously at the other end with 7 runs off 13 deliveries.

New Zealand's bowlers have struggled to break the opening partnership so far. Kyle Jamieson has been economical, conceding just 19 runs in his 4 overs, while Nathan Smith has given away 22 runs in 2 overs. India looks in control as they continue their chase of 252. IND 59/0 (8)

IND vs NZ: India Need 252 Runs To Win

New Zealand have done well to surpass the 250-run mark, a commendable effort given the situation they were in earlier. The final five overs produced 50 runs, which India won't be too happy about. The spinners once again played a key role in controlling New Zealand's innings. After a flying start, reaching 69/1 in the first 10 overs, India's spinners tightened the grip. With Ravindra and Williamson looking set, India needed a breakthrough, and Kuldeep Yadav delivered with two quick wickets, putting them in control. Jadeja and Axar followed up with their trademark discipline, ensuring the batters couldn't break free. Chakaravarthy also made a crucial impact, dismissing the dangerous Glenn Phillips. Daryl Mitchell dug in for a fighting half-century, but it was Michael Bracewell's unbeaten 53 off 40 that provided New Zealand with a late boost when the pacers returned at the death. Back in 2019 at Manchester, New Zealand had posted 239, and India had fallen 18 runs short-this time, they have an even bigger chase ahead. NZ 251/7 (50)

IND vs NZ Live Score: India Have Kept New Zealand at Bay

India controlled the game with disciplined bowling, restricting New Zealand's scoring. Axar, Kuldeep, and Varun Chakaravarthy kept it tight between overs 15 to 21, allowing only singles. Jadeja struck in the 22nd over, trapping Latham LBW for 14, breaking a crucial stand. Phillips joined Mitchell, but India's bowlers, especially Varun and Jadeja, continued to apply pressure, with no boundaries scored in over 50 balls. At the 25-over mark, New Zealand struggled at 114/4, with India firmly in control.

IND vs NZ LIVE: 100 up for New Zealand!

In the 20th over, Ravindra Jadeja bowled a tight line, giving away just two runs. He kept the batters under pressure with his accurate length and turn. Daryl Mitchell and Tom Latham managed to pick up a single each, while the rest of the deliveries were well-defended. Jadeja's disciplined bowling helped India maintain control. At the end of the over, New Zealand reached 101/3, with Latham on 12 (20) and Mitchell on 17 (34).

IND vs NZ, Champions Trophy 2025 Final: Economical Varun...

In the 19th over, Varun Chakaravarthy bowled a tidy spell, conceding just four runs as New Zealand continued to rotate the strike. Tom Latham managed a well-placed two, followed by a single, while Daryl Mitchell added another single to keep the scoreboard moving. Chakaravarthy maintained a disciplined line, keeping the batters in check. At the end of the over, New Zealand reached 99/3, with Latham on 11 (16) and Mitchell on 16 (32).

India vs New Zealand Live: NZ Cautious...

In the 18th over, Axar Patel kept things tight, conceding five runs as New Zealand steadily rotated the strike. Both Tom Latham and Daryl Mitchell managed singles off five deliveries, with a slight moment of concern when Mitchell had to stretch to make his crease after a throw from mid-wicket. There was also a brief third-umpire intervention regarding a possible five-ball over. By the end of the over, New Zealand reached 95/3, with Latham on 8 (11) and Mitchell on 15 (31).

India vs New Zealand Final Match: Kuldeep Keeping It Tight

In the 17th over, Kuldeep Yadav maintained control while conceding five runs. Tom Latham and Daryl Mitchell rotated the strike effectively, picking up singles. Mitchell managed to add a couple of runs with a shot toward fine leg. Kuldeep bowled a sharp googly that spun away, momentarily testing Mitchell, but he kept his back foot grounded. By the end of the over, New Zealand reached 90/3, with Mitchell on 13 off 29 balls and Latham on 5 off 7 balls.

IND vs NZ Champions Trophy Final: NZ In Pressure

In the 16th over, Axar Patel kept things tight, conceding just two runs. Daryl Mitchell and Tom Latham each took a single while struggling to find gaps against Axar's disciplined bowling. Rohit Sharma was seen animated during the drinks break, likely urging his team to maintain pressure. At the end of the over, New Zealand reached 85/3, with Latham on 3 off 5 balls and Mitchell on 10 off 25 balls.

IND vs NZ Live Score: New Zealand Need To Buckle Up!

In the 15th over, Kuldeep Yadav maintained his tight bowling, giving away only two runs. Tom Latham took a single early in the over, while Daryl Mitchell struggled to find gaps, managing just one run off the final delivery. Kuldeep kept the batsmen in check with his variations, including a well-disguised googly. At the end of the over, New Zealand reached 83/3, with Mitchell on 9 off 22 balls and Latham on 2 off 2 balls. India continued to build pressure with disciplined spin bowling.

India vs New Zealand Cricket: Continued Pressure With Disciplined Bowling

In the 14th over, Axar Patel bowled a tight line, conceding just four runs. Daryl Mitchell managed to score a boundary with a well-executed sweep to deep square-leg but couldn't rotate the strike much. Tom Latham remained at the non-striker's end. At the end of the over, New Zealand reached 81/3, with Mitchell on 8 off 17 balls and Latham on 1 off 1 ball. India continued to apply pressure with disciplined bowling.

IND vs NZ LIVE: Williamson OUT! Kuldeep Strikes Again!

In the 12th over, Axar Patel bowled a tight spell, conceding just two runs as Kane Williamson and Daryl Mitchell rotated the strike cautiously. India maintained pressure with disciplined bowling. In the 13th over, Kuldeep Yadav struck again, dismissing Williamson for 11 with a simple caught-and-bowled, his second wicket in quick succession. Tom Latham came in and got off the mark with a single, while Mitchell managed just one more run. At the end of 13 overs, New Zealand stood at 77/3, with India regaining control after New Zealand's strong start.

India vs New Zealand Live Score: Rachin Ravindra Perishes!

In the 11th over, Kuldeep Yadav made an immediate impact by dismissing Rachin Ravindra on his very first delivery with a well-disguised googly that sneaked through the bat-pad gap and hit the stumps. After a wide delivery down the leg side, Daryl Mitchell came to the crease and cautiously played out the over. He managed to score two singles, while Kane Williamson also added one. Kuldeep kept things tight, allowing only four runs and giving India a crucial breakthrough just as New Zealand was building momentum. NZ 73/2 (11)

IND vs NZ Live Score: Good 10 overs from the Kiwis!

In the 10th over, Varun Chakaravarthy bowled a controlled spell, conceding just five runs. Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson rotated the strike with three singles and a two, while one delivery resulted in a dot ball. Chakaravarthy got some turn and bounce, troubling Ravindra on the first ball. Williamson missed out on a low full-toss but managed to pick up runs later. Meanwhile, India's catching efficiency in the tournament has been poor, with nine dropped chances-the most by any team-trailing only Bangladesh and Pakistan in catching success. NZ 69/1 (10)

IND vs NZ LIVE: India Search For More Wickets...

In the 9th over, Mohammed Shami bowled a tight over, conceding just six runs. Kane Williamson played a beautiful back-foot punch for four off the third ball, while he and Rachin Ravindra picked up singles on two other deliveries. The over ended with three dot balls as Williamson defended well, taking New Zealand to 64/1. This was only the second 50-plus opening partnership for New Zealand in an ICC ODI knockout match, the first since McCullum and Guptill's stand in the 2015 World Cup semi-final. It was also New Zealand's first 50-plus opening stand in the tournament and the first against India. NZ 64/1 (9)

IND vs NZ LIVE: India Strike Finally!

Between overs 3 to 8, New Zealand reached 58/1, with Rachin Ravindra playing aggressively. In the 4th over, Hardik Pandya conceded 16 runs, with Ravindra hitting a six and two fours. Mohammed Shami bowled a tighter 5th over, but Ravindra still managed two boundaries, taking New Zealand to 37/0. Varun Chakaravarthy's first over in the 6th proved expensive with five wides, allowing New Zealand to reach 46/0. Shami regained control in the 7th over, conceding only five runs, but also dropped a return catch off Ravindra. In the 8th over, Chakaravarthy finally got the breakthrough, trapping Will Young lbw for 15. Kane Williamson arrived at the crease, getting off the mark immediately, and New Zealand ended the 8th over at 58/1. NZ 58/1 (8)

IND vs NZ Live Final: Hardik Keeping It Tight...

In the second over of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final, Hardik Pandya started with a wayward delivery down the leg side, conceding a wide. He then found good rhythm, generating movement off the pitch and keeping things tight. Rachin Ravindra was watchful, leaving and defending the next few deliveries before managing a quick single to extra cover. Will Young faced the final ball, which bounced unexpectedly, hitting him on the glove. New Zealand added just two runs in the over, moving to 6/0 after two overs. NZ 6/0 (2)

India vs New Zealand Live Score: We are underway!

In the opening over of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final, Mohammed Shami started strongly for India, extracting movement off the pitch. Will Young was cautious early on, leaving and defending the first five deliveries. However, on the final ball, he found the gap at deep backward point to score the first boundary of the match. New Zealand finished the first over at 4/0, with Young on 4 off 6 balls and Rachin Ravindra yet to face a delivery. NZ 4/0 (1)

IND vs NZ Final Live: Rohit Sharma's Dismal Toss Record

Rohit Sharma has now equaled the record for the most consecutive tosses lost by a captain in ODIs, having lost 12 tosses in a row from November 2023 to March 2025. He shares this record with Brian Lara, who also lost 12 consecutive tosses between October 1998 and May 1999. Peter Borren follows closely with 11 tosses lost consecutively from March 2011 to August 2013. Additionally, this marks India's 15th consecutive toss loss in ODIs, with 12 of those under Rohit Sharma's leadership.

IND vs NZ Final Live Score: NZ Playing XI

New Zealand (Playing XI): Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham(w), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner(c), Kyle Jamieson, William ORourke, Nathan Smith

India vs New Zealand Live: IND Playing XI

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

India vs New Zealand Live Score: Toss Update

New Zealand win toss and opt to bat first.

IND vs NZ Live: What To Expect?

A closely fought battle is expected between two evenly matched teams, even if one boasts more star power. While the toss may not play a decisive role, India appears comfortable whether setting a target or chasing one. The conditions suggest it might not be a particularly high-scoring encounter.

India vs New Zealand: NZ Coach On India's Advantage

New Zealand head coach Gary Stead downplayed concerns about India having an advantage by playing all their matches in Dubai. He stated that the decision was beyond their control and not a major concern for the team. While acknowledging that India is more familiar with the conditions, he emphasized that New Zealand has already played there once and will adapt quickly. With only two teams remaining, he highlighted that it all comes down to performing well in the final, and if New Zealand wins, they will be delighted.

IND vs NZ Final Live: India Gaining 'Undue' Advantage

India's batting coach, Sitanshu Kotak, dismissed claims that the team had an advantage by playing all their matches in Dubai. He pointed out that the tournament draw was decided in advance and not altered later to favor India. He emphasized that winning matches depends on playing good cricket consistently, regardless of the venue.

India vs New Zealand Live Score: Team News- NZ

Much like India, New Zealand is likely to stick with the playing XI that secured their semifinal victory, meaning Devon Conway may once again find himself on the sidelines. Their squad mirrors India's in terms of spin resources, with Mitchell Santner, Michael Bracewell, Glenn Phillips, and Rachin Ravindra forming a strong spin quartet well-suited to the conditions in Dubai.

A lingering concern for the Black Caps has been Matt Henry's fitness after he picked up a shoulder issue while fielding in the semifinal. While reports suggest he is making good progress and should be available, a last-minute setback could see Nathan Smith or Jacob Duffy stepping in as his replacement.

There might also be discussions about including Conway in the XI, as his batting style could provide a favorable matchup against India's varied spin attack, which includes two left-arm spinners, a left-arm wrist spinner, and a right-arm mystery spinner. However, given Will Young's recent form and his strong performances during the Test series in India, he is expected to retain his place in the side.

India vs New Zealand Score: Team News- IND

With Hardik Pandya effectively taking on the role of a new-ball bowler, India has opted for a balanced attack featuring two pacers and four spinners in their recent matches. Varun Chakravarthy has emerged as the fourth spin option, complementing the team's strategy well in Dubai's spin-friendly conditions. Given their success with this combination, the team management may prefer to stick with it.

However, there could be discussions around Kuldeep Yadav's place in the XI, as his performances in the last two games have not been up to his usual standards. A potential change could see Harshit Rana or Arshdeep Singh stepping in to add an extra pace option. That being said, captain Rohit Sharma has a history of backing his proven match-winners, making it likely that Kuldeep will be given the chance to regain his rhythm.

IND vs NZ Live: Hello & Welcome!

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