NEW DELHI: Unbeaten India are set to take on a resilient New Zealand in the highly anticipated ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final in Dubai on Sunday. This marks the end of an eight-year wait for a new champion in the prestigious tournament.
Interestingly, India’s last appearance in a Champions Trophy final ended in heartbreak, as they fell to Pakistan in 2017, missing out on a second consecutive title.
This time, however, they have become the first team to reach three consecutive Champions Trophy finals.
India and New Zealand were drawn in the same group, with their previous encounter resulting in a 44-run win for India, who topped Group A with three straight victories.
In the semifinals, India secured their place in the final with a four-wicket win over ODI World Champions Australia, while the 2000 winners New Zealand, who finished second in Group A, cruised past South Africa with a dominant performance in Lahore.
INDIA vs NEW ZEALAND HEAD-TO-HEAD IN ODIS
Matches Played: 119
India Wins: 61
New Zealand Wins: 50
Tied: 1
No Result: 7
India hold a slight advantage over New Zealand in their ODI head-to-head record, winning 61 out of 119 encounters, while the Blackcaps have triumphed 50 times. One match ended in a tie, and seven were abandoned.
INDIA VS NEW ZEALAND HEAD-TO-HEAD AT ICC EVENTS
Matches Played: 12
India Wins: 6
New Zealand Wins: 6
Both teams are evenly matched in ICC tournament history, winning six games each across 10 World Cup matches and two Champions Trophy encounters. Their World Cup battles stand at 5-5, while in the Champions Trophy, it’s 1-1.
INDIA VS NEW ZEALAND IN ICC KNOCKOUT MATCHES
New Zealand have had the upper hand in ICC knockout encounters, winning three out of four clashes.
2000 Champions Trophy Final ā New Zealand won
2019 World Cup Semifinal ā New Zealand won
2021 World Test Championship Final ā New Zealand won
2023 World Cup Semifinal ā India won
India will be eager to turn the tables and claim the Champions Trophy title as they seek redemption against the Blackcaps.
With history, form, and high stakes in play, the final promises to be a thrilling contest between two world-class teams.
