Champions Trophy 2025 Final India vs New Zealand Prediction

India vs New Zealand, ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Final, is set for March 9, Sunday, at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. India came off unbeaten in the final, defeating Bangladesh, Pakistan, New Zealand, and Australia in the semi-finals. On the other hand, New Zealand lost just one match in this tournament, that too against India. Kiwis dominated South Africa in the 2nd semi-final, defeating them by 50 runs. India also won comprehensively in the end against Australia in the 1st semi-final. Fans can look forward to a close encounter in Dubai on Sunday. In this article, we will cover the India vs. New Zealand ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Final prediction of who will come out as the winner with an understanding of the recent form, squads, H2Hs, pitch report, and other factors.

India vs New Zealand: Both teams preview 

India 

India, led by Rohit Sharma, has been unbeaten in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. They defeated Bangladesh, Pakistan, and New Zealand in the group stage and defeated Australia by 4 wickets in the semi-final thanks to amazing performances from Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, and Axar Patel. 

Strengths: The team features a well-balanced squad with a solid and long batting lineup featuring players like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, and Shreyas Iyer. The spin bowling of India is a key for them along with batting. The team features four quality spinners, including Varun Chakravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, and two all-rounders, Axar Patel and Ravindra Jadeja.

Weaknesses: The fast bowling department is a little bit of a concern for the team ahead of the big final. The team is playing with just one full-time fast bowler, Mohammad Shami, and all-rounder Hardik Pandya as their fast bowlers.

New Zealand 

After finishing 2nd in the group stage behind India, New Zealand defeated South Africa in the 2nd semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 by 50 runs thanks to amazing performances by Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, and Mitchell Santner. The team features a well-balanced squad with amazing options in both batting and bowling departments.

Strengths: The batting lineup of the team is in red-hot form with players like Rachin Ravindra, Will Young, Kane Williamson, Tom Latham, and Glenn Phillips. New Zealand has always been a great fielding side, and this is also one of their strengths in this tournament.

Weaknesses: The bowling department of the team struggles to take regular wickets. However, Santner is bowling amazingly well, but others need to step up in the big game. Their star bowler, Matt Henry, might miss the game due to injury. 

India vs New Zealand Odds

• India – 1.40
• New Zealand – 3.00

H2H and Pitch Report 

Pitch Report 

India vs New Zealand, the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Final, is set to be played at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The pitch here is often a balanced surface with spinners getting some assistance as the game goes on.

Results of the last two matches played at Dubai International Cricket Stadium

India vs Australia (4 Mar 2025) – India won by 4 wickets

India vs New Zealand (2 Mar 2025) – India won by 44 runs

India vs New Zealand: Who will win?

With both teams’ strengths, weaknesses, and recent form, India is expected to win this match. They have a well-balanced squad featuring an in-form batting and bowling lineup. Their four top-quality spinners gave them an edge in this match.