ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Final: India holds a 61-50 lead over New Zealand in ODI head-to-head clashes
Patiala, 08 March (Shahi)
The Indian men’s cricket team will take on New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, UAE, on Sunday. The blockbuster IND vs NZ final kicks off at 2:30 PM IST, with live streaming and telecast options available for fans in India.
India, unbeaten throughout the tournament, enters the final with supreme confidence. The Men in Blue topped Group A, defeating Bangladesh, Pakistan, and New Zealand, before sealing their spot in the final with a four-wicket victory over Australia in the semi-finals. Virat Kohli has been India’s standout batter, amassing 217 runs in four games, while Mohammed Shami (8 wickets) and Varun Chakravarthy (7 wickets) have spearheaded the bowling attack.
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New Zealand, meanwhile, secured second place in Group A behind India. The Black Caps triumphed over Pakistan and Bangladesh but fell to India by 44 runs in Dubai during the group stage. A commanding 50-run win over South Africa in the semi-finals propelled them into the title clash. Rachin Ravindra has been their batting star with 226 runs in three matches at an average of 75.33, while Matt Henry, the tournament’s leading wicket-taker with 10 scalps, has been exceptional with the ball.
Both teams have tasted Champions Trophy glory in the past. India lifted the trophy in 2002 and 2013, while New Zealand claimed their sole title in 2000—ironically, defeating India in that final with four wickets and two balls remaining.
India vs New Zealand ODI Head-to-Head
In 119 ODI encounters, India leads New Zealand 61-50, with seven matches ending in no result and one tied. In Champions Trophy history, the teams have met twice, splitting the wins with one victory each. India currently enjoys a six-match winning streak against New Zealand in ODIs.
IND vs NZ ODI Head-to-Head Stats
| Match Type | Matches Played | India Won | New Zealand Won | Tied | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 119 | 61 | 50 | 1 | 7 |
| ICC Champions Trophy | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Where to Watch India vs New Zealand Champions Trophy 2025 Final Live
Fans in India can catch the live streaming of the IND vs NZ final on JioHotstar, while the live telecast will be available on Star Sports Network TV channels. Don’t miss this epic showdown!
