Champions Trophy 2025: On March 4, 2025, India defeated Australia by scoring 267/6 in 48.1 overs, securing a spot in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final. This victory is significant for Indian cricket fans as India has a strong record against Australia in the tournament.
India will now face New Zealand in the final, scheduled for March 9, 2025, at the Dubai International Stadium, with fans eagerly awaiting the result.
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Final: Date, Venue, Time, Where to Watch & More
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- Date: The final is scheduled for Sunday, March 9, 2025.
- Venue: The match will be held at the Dubai International Stadium, UAE.
- Final Teams: India vs New Zealand.
- Time: The match will begin at 2:30 PM IST (14:00 PST).
- Where to Watch: The final will be broadcast live on Star Sports Network and streamed on the JioHotstar app in India.
Match Officials Announced for ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Final
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has named the match officials for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final between India and New Zealand, set to be held in Dubai on Sunday, March 9.
The match officials include:
- On-field Umpires: Paul Reiffel & Richard Illingworth
- Third Umpire: Joel Wilson
- Fourth Umpire: Kumar Dharmasena
- Match Referee: Ranjan Madugalle
Star-Studded Commentary Panel for ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Final
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final between India and New Zealand will feature a distinguished panel of commentators offering expert analysis and commentary.
The English commentary team includes prominent figures such as Ravi Shastri, Harsha Bhogle, Simon Doull, Ian Smith, Dinesh Karthik, Ian Bishop, Sunil Gavaskar, Aaron Finch, and Ramiz Raja, providing insightful observations and engaging commentary.
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The Hindi commentary team is equally impressive, with Navjot Singh Sidhu, Aakash Chopra, Jatin Sapru, Harbhajan Singh, Suresh Raina, Ambati Rayudu, Sanjay Bangar, Anant Tyagi, and Waqar Younis, bringing excitement and expertise to Hindi-speaking audiences.
India and New Zealand Squads for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Final
India Squad for Champions Trophy 2025:
Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Mohd. Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Ravindra Jadeja, Varun Chakaravarthy
New Zealand Squad for Champions Trophy 2025:
Will Young, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Nathan Smith, Matt Henry, William O’Rourke, Rachin Ravindra, Mark Chapman, Kyle Jamieson
IND vs NZ: Probable Playing XIs
India: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy.
New Zealand: Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Lathan (wk), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, William O’Rourke.
IND vs NZ: Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch in Dubai will be a bit slower, giving more help to the spinners. Batting will be easier in the first innings. The team that wins the toss might choose to bat first, aiming for a total of around 270.
The weather is expected to be mostly cloudy with a temperature of around 29°C.
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