Champions Trophy 2025 Final, between India and New Zealand is set to happen today! Both teams are expected to field their strongest line-ups.

India is likely to maintain their successful combination, featuring a robust spin attack. The anticipated Indian XI includes:

Rohit Sharma (c)
Shubman Gill
Virat Kohli
Shreyas Iyer
KL Rahul (wk)
Hardik Pandya
Axar Patel
Ravindra Jadeja
Kuldeep Yadav
Mohammed Shami
Varun Chakaravarthy

This line-up focuses on India’s strategy to make us of their spinners, especially considering Chakaravarthy’s recent five-wicket game against New Zealand in the group stage.

On the other hand, New Zealand faces a potential setback with their lead pacer, Matt Henry, doubtful due to a shoulder injury sustained in the semi-final. His availability will be assessed closer to the match. The probable New Zealand XI is:

Will Young
Rachin Ravindra
Kane Williamson
Tom Latham (wk)
Daryl Mitchell
Glenn Phillips
Michael Bracewell
Mitchell Santner (c)
Kyle Jamieson
William O’Rourke
Matt Henry/Nathan Smith

The final being held in Dubai offers India a familiar environment, as they have played all their matches there due to logistical considerations. This continuity could provide India with a strategic advantage. However, New Zealand’s adaptability to different conditions, as demonstrated in Lahore, indicates their capability to overcome venue challenges.

Final Prediction

While India’s familiarity with the Dubai conditions and their unbeaten run position them as slight favorites, New Zealand’s momentum and balanced squad cannot be underestimated. The final promises to be a closely contested match, with both teams having equal opportunities to clinch the coveted trophy.

Both teams have done exceptional performances in ICC Champions Trophy 2025 matches, setting the stage for a thrilling final.

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