KKN Gurugram Desk | The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Final is underway at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, where India and New Zealand are battling for the title. New Zealand won the toss and opted to bat first.

Stay tuned for live updates, real-time scores, and key moments from the match!

IND vs NZ Champions Trophy 2025 Final: Latest Match Score & Highlights

???? Match: India vs New Zealand (ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Final)
???? Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, UAE
???? Date: March 9, 2025
???? Toss: New Zealand won and elected to bat first
???? Live Score: New Zealand – 103/3 (21.2 overs)

???? Live Commentary & Key Highlights:

New Zealand’s Batting Performance:

• New Zealand started strong with Rachin Ravindra giving an aggressive start.
• Kuldeep Yadav took two crucial wickets, bringing India back into the game.
• Daryl Mitchell and Tom Latham are at the crease, looking to rebuild.
• Matt Henry is out of the playing XI due to injury, and Nathan Smith has been included.

???? Latest Score Update:
20 overs: New Zealand – 101/3
Daryl Mitchell: 17*(37) | Tom Latham: 14*(25)

India vs New Zealand Live Streaming & Broadcast Details

???? Where to Watch Live?

• TV Broadcast: Star Sports
• Online Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar

???? Match Coverage: Follow live updates, match analysis, and highlights.

Playing XI for India and New Zealand in ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Final

India’s Playing XI:

✅ 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’s Playing XI:

✅ Will Young
✅ Rachin Ravindra
✅ Kane Williamson (C)
✅ Daryl Mitchell
✅ Tom Latham (WK)
✅ Glenn Phillips
✅ Michael Bracewell
✅ Mitchell Santner
✅ Kyle Jamieson
✅ William O’Rourke
✅ Nathan Smith

India vs New Zealand – ICC Knockout Match Record

New Zealand has dominated India in ICC knockout matches, leading 3-1 in past encounters.

???? Previous ICC Knockout Clashes:
✔ 2000 Champions Trophy Final – New Zealand won
✔ 2019 World Cup Semi-Final – New Zealand won
✔ 2023 World Test Championship Final – New Zealand won
✔ 2023 ODI World Cup Semi-Final – India won

Can India break the streak and lift the Champions Trophy after 11 years?

Live Score Updates – India vs New Zealand Champions Trophy Final

???? 16:01 IST – New Zealand crosses 100 runs
✅ Score: 101/3 in 20 overs
✅ Batsmen at crease: Daryl Mitchell (17) & Tom Latham (14)*

???? 15:41 IST – India controls New Zealand’s scoring rate
✅ Score: 83/3 in 15 overs
✅ Partnership: Mitchell (9) & Latham (2) steadying the innings.

???? 15:32 IST – Kuldeep Yadav dismisses Kane Williamson
✅ Score: 75/3 in 12.2 overs
✅ Kane Williamson out for 11 runs
✅ New batsman: Tom Latham

???? 15:26 IST – Kuldeep Yadav strikes! Rachin Ravindra is bowled
✅ Score: 70/2 in 10.2 overs
✅ Ravindra scored 37 runs in 29 balls before getting bowled
✅ Daryl Mitchell joins Kane Williamson at the crease

???? 15:11 IST – First breakthrough for India! Will Young departs
✅ Score: 57/1 in 7.5 overs
✅ Bowler: Varun Chakravarthy (LBW)
✅ Ravindra continues his aggressive start (34)*

???? 15:06 IST – New Zealand’s solid start, 50 runs in 7 overs
✅ Score: 51/0 in 7 overs
✅ Batsmen: Rachin Ravindra (29) & Will Young (15)**

???? 14:54 IST – Ravindra on fire! Hits two consecutive fours off Shami
✅ Score: 36/0 in 4.4 overs
✅ Rachin Ravindra – 24(13), 4 fours & 1 six*

???? 14:34 IST – New Zealand’s innings begins
✅ Openers: Will Young & Rachin Ravindra
✅ Bowler: Mohammed Shami
✅ Score after 1 over: 4/0

India’s ICC Trophy Drought – Can They End It Today?

• India last won an ICC ODI tournament in 2013 (Champions Trophy).
• Under Rohit Sharma’s captaincy, India has reached four consecutive ICC finals:
  • WTC Final 2023 – Lost to Australia
  • ODI World Cup 2023 – Lost to Australia
  • T20 World Cup 2024 – Yet to be played
  • Champions Trophy 2025 – Playing against New Zealand

???? Can Rohit Sharma lead India to their first ICC title in over a decade?

???? New Zealand has a history of dominating India in ICC knockout matches.
???? India, however, looks determined to end their 11-year wait for an ICC ODI trophy.
???? The current scoreline suggests a balanced game, but India’s spinners are already making an impact.

???? Stay tuned for live updates, detailed match analysis, and the final result of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Final! ????