Champions Trophy 2025 Final: Sourav Ganguly gives condition for India to win Final

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The much-anticipated ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final is set to take place on March 9 at the Dubai International Stadium, with India and New Zealand battling for the prestigious title. With both teams showing impressive performances throughout the tournament, the final promises to be an intense contest.

India has been in exceptional form, remaining unbeaten in the tournament under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma. Their recent 44-run victory over New Zealand highlighted their strengths in both batting and bowling. Shreyas Iyer led the batting lineup with a 79-run knock, while Varun Chakravarthy stood out with a five-wicket haul (5/42), proving his value as a key spinner.

Ahead of the final, former India captain Sourav Ganguly shared his optimism about India's chances.

"Best wishes to Team India. It is a good team, and we hope it plays well. If we play well, we will win," Ganguly said.

New Zealand, led by Mitchell Santner, has also been a strong contender, showcasing balanced performances with both bat and ball. In their last encounter against India, Kane Williamson played a brilliant 81-run innings, while Matt Henry shined with a 5/42 spell. However, the Kiwis have struggled with middle-order consistency, which could be a key challenge in the final.

This match holds great significance as it brings back memories of past encounters. New Zealand defeated India in the 2000 ICC Champions Trophy final, marking their first major ICC title win. Additionally, they knocked India out in the 2019 World Cup semifinal and claimed victory in the 2021 ICC World Test Championship final.

With history favoring the Black Caps, India will be determined to turn the tide this time. Both teams have world-class players, making this a thrilling battle.