ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Final Match: In the 2025 Champions Trophy final, India faced New Zealand at the Dubai International Stadium. New Zealand won the toss and elected to bat first. 

Their opening batters were Will Young and Rachin Ravindra. India’s opening bowlers, Mohammed Shami and Hardik Pandya, started the attack. 

The pitch favoured spin, as expected in Dubai. New Zealand’s innings began cautiously, with Indian spinners applying pressure early on. The match was anticipated to be a low-scoring affair, with a competitive total estimated at around 270-280 runs.

IND vs NZ ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Final: India Match Updates

India won the match against New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. India defeated New Zealand by five wickets to secure their third Champions Trophy title. India chased down a target of 252 runs, with Rohit Sharma leading from the front with a blistering half-century to set the tone for their successful chase.

• Total Runs: 254/6 after 49 overs
• Fall of Wickets: 105/1 (S. Gill, 18.4 ov), 106/2 (V. Kohli, 19.1 ov), 122/3 (R. Sharma, 26.1 ov), 183/4 (S. Iyer, 38.4 ov), 203/5 (A. Patel, 41.3 ov), 203/5 (A. Patel, 41.3 ov)
• Not Out: KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja

1. OUT: Mitchell Santner struck with a crucial wicket, dismissing Shubman Gill for 31 runs off 50 balls. Gill tried to play a shot but ended up giving a catch to Glenn Phillips. His innings included no fours and one six, with a strike rate of 62.00. India was at 105/1 after 18.4 overs.
2. OUT: Michael Bracewell dismissed Virat Kohli for just 1 run in the 2025 Champions Trophy final. Bowling a fuller delivery, Bracewell trapped Kohli LBW as the ball spun back in. Kohli reviewed the decision, but Ball Tracking confirmed it was clipping the middle stump. New Zealand took two quick wickets, leaving India at 106/2. 
3. OUT: Rohit Sharma was dismissed on 122/3 in the 26th over. He stepped out to play a delivery from Rachin Ravindra but missed the ball. Wicketkeeper Tom Latham quickly stumped him, ending his innings. This wicket gave New Zealand a crucial breakthrough in the Champions Trophy 2025 final.
4. OUT: Shreyas Iyer was dismissed on the first ball after the hydration break. Mitchell Santner, the New Zealand captain, struck immediately, taking a crucial wicket. Iyer attempted a shot but ended up giving an easy catch to Rachin Ravindra. India was at 183/4, losing an important batter at a key moment.
5. OUT:  Axar Patel lost his wicket to Michael Bracewell on the 41.3rd over. Attempting a risky shot, he mistimed it and was caught, ending his innings. It was a crucial moment as India stood at 203/5. Will O’Rourke was also dismissed earlier, contributing just one run before getting out.
6. OUT: Hardik Pandya was dismissed by Kyle Jamieson in a crucial moment of the match. Jamieson bowled a well-directed delivery, and Pandya mistimed his shot, resulting in a caught and bowled dismissal. He scored 18 runs off 18 balls, hitting one four and one six. India was at 241/6 when he got out.

For the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final between India and New Zealand, the primary change in New Zealand’s playing XI is likely due to the injury of Matt Henry. Henry, a key pacer, has a shoulder niggle and is replaced by Nathan Smith.

Probable Playing XI: Rachin Ravindra, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (WK), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (C), Kyle Jamieson, Nathan Smith (replacing Matt Henry), William O’Rourke

• Toss Won: New Zealand (opts for batting)
• Total Runs: 251/7 after 50 overs
• Fall of Wickets: 57/1 (W. Young, 7.5 ov), 69/2 (R. Ravindra, 10.1 ov), 75/3 (K. Williamson, 12.2 ov), 108/4 (T. Latham, 23.2 ov), 165/5 (G. Phillips, 37.5 ov), 211/6 (D. Mitchell, 45.4 ov), 239/7 (M. Santner, 48.6 ov)
• Not Out: Nathan Smith, Michael Bracewell

1. OUT: Varun Chakaravarthy provided India with a crucial breakthrough in the 8th over. He trapped Will Young LBW, and after a brief discussion with Rachin Ravindra, Young decided not to review and walked off. New Zealand lost their first wicket at 57/1, giving India a much-needed opening in the final.
2. OUT: Kuldeep Yadav made an immediate impact in the Champions Trophy 2025 final by dismissing Rachin Ravindra with his first ball. Bowling from over the wicket, he delivered a well-disguised googly. Ravindra, staying on the back foot, failed to read it and was clean-bowled. New Zealand lost their second wicket at 69/2.
3. OUT: Kuldeep Yadav struck again, dismissing Kane Williamson with a brilliant caught and bowled. New Zealand, once steady at 69/1, quickly stumbled to 75/3. Kuldeep’s sharp bowling put India in control, shifting momentum in their favour.
4. OUT: Ravindra Jadeja struck in the 24th over, trapping Tom Latham LBW. The umpire raised his finger after a loud appeal. Latham discussed it with Daryl Mitchell before deciding to review the decision. However, the review was unsuccessful, and New Zealand lost their fourth wicket at 108 runs.
5. OUT: Spinner Varun Chakaravarthy delivered a pivotal moment in the 38th over. On the fifth ball, he bowled Glenn Phillips with a delivery that went through the gate, reducing New Zealand to 165/5. This wicket highlighted Chakaravarthy’s impact in the match. 
6. OUT: Daryl Mitchell was dismissed by Mohammed Shami in the 46th over. Attempting an aggressive shot, Mitchell edged the ball, resulting in a catch by Rohit Sharma. This wicket left New Zealand at 211/6, dealing a significant blow to their chase at a crucial juncture.
7. OUT: Mitchell Santner was run out on the final ball of the 49th over. Hardik Pandya bowled, and a quick throw from Virat Kohli hit the stumps directly. Santner was caught short of his crease, leading to New Zealand losing their seventh wicket at 239/7. It was a crucial breakthrough for India.