Champions Trophy 2025 Final Rain Rules: What Happens if IND vs NZ Title Clash is Washed Out in Dubai?

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Champions Trophy 2025 Final line up is set as two-time champions India take on 2000 winners New Zealand in the title clash at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai on Sunday (March 9).

While India defeated Australia by 4 wickets in the first semi-final to seal their fourth successive men’s ICC event final berth, New Zealand knocked out South Africa to book their spot following a 50-run win in the second semi-final.

Rohit Sharma’s Men in Blue chased down a target after bundling out Australia for 264 at the Dubai venue, while Mitchell Santner-led Black Caps set the highest total in the tournament history – 362 before restricting the Proteas to 312/9.

India and New Zealand have already clashed once at the same venue in Dubai during the group stages. In their earlier meeting, India defeated the Kiwis by 44 runs. But New Zealand have already broken Indian hearts in two ICC event finals earlier, including the Champions Trophy final in 2000.

Now the two sides are set for a rematch after nearly 25 years. While they wait on the title clash, both India and New Zealand will not want weather to play spoilsport. India has already seen two Champions Trophy finals hit by rain in 2002 and 2013.

In 2002 the match went into the reserve day, but more rain forced the trophy to be shared between India and Sri Lanka. In 2013, India won a truncated match against England after the game was reduced to 20-over affair.

While rain has affected the Champions Trophy 2025 matches in Pakistan, the games in Dubai have gone on without any interruption. But if there is any inclement weather, what happens to the final? Here is all you need to know about the Champions Trophy 2025 final rain rules:

What Will Happen if India vs New Zealand final is washed out or interrupted by rain?

If rain washes out play or there is a delay or interruption in the match, the number of overs will be cut short after a stipulated time. However, if each side is unable to play at least 25 overs, the day is abandoned without result.

If both teams do not get a chance to play a minimum of 25 overs each, then the match will be moved to the reserve day, which has a few conditions when it comes into play.

Is there be a reserve day for the Champions Trophy 2025 final and when is it?

Yes, there is a reserve day for the final in Dubai on Monday (March 10). But there are some rules that will be followed if the reserve day is going to be used due to a wash out on the scheduled match day.

How does the reserve day work and when will it be used?

As per ICC's playing conditions, even if the reserve day is allocated, every effort will be made to complete the match on the scheduled day with any necessary reduction in overs taking place. And only if the minimum number of overs necessary to constitute a match cannot be bowled on the scheduled day, the match will be completed on the reserve day.

Also, if the match has started on the scheduled day and overs are subsequently reduced following an interruption, but no further play is possible, the match will resume on the reserve day at the point where the last ball was played.

What happens if the reserve day for IND vs NZ Champions Trophy 2025 final also in washed out?

As per ICC playing conditions, if weather conditions prevent the match from being completed, or if the match is abandoned or there is a no result, the teams will be declared joint winners, meaning India and New Zealand will both share the trophy.

What's the weather forecast for Dubai on March 9 and March 10?

Dubai Weather Forecast For March 9 and March 10: According to AccuWeather, the city is expected to experience clear skies on the day of the final and the reserved day. There is no prediction for rain on both days with temperatures forecast to reach a maximum of 32 degrees Celsius.