DUBAI: The wait is nearly over as the Champions Trophy 2025 final kicks off today (Sunday), with New Zealand opting to bat first after winning the toss in a highly anticipated match against India at a packed Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
A thrilling battle awaits as the Black Caps chase Champions Trophy glory, while the Men in Blue, the tournament favourites, look to cement their dominance.
Fortunately, the weather conditions appear favourable for both teams and fans eager to witness this epic clash.
India Playing XI:
Rohit Sharma (C), Shreyas Iyer, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Axar Patel, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Varun Chakaravarthy.
New Zealand Playing XI:
Kane Williamson, Mark Chapman, Rachin Ravindra, Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (C), Devon Conway, Tom Latham, Jacob Duffy, Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry, Nathan Smith, Will O’Rourke.
