India (254/6) thump New Zealand (251/7) by 4 wickets to win the ICC Champions Trophy 2025

[LegendAli]

Great week coming up for sports lovers. Champions trophy final tomorrow, Cheltenham Festival from Tuesday and Champions league football as well next week.

UFC 313?

 

[jnaveen1980]

What will it take to change your heart and support Bharat tomorrow?

If only support helps you win cups Bangladesh would have won 5 world cups lol

 

[Kriketer]

What will it take to change your heart and support Bharat tomorrow?

A year long of recent type barray dilwalay comments from Bhaijaan (troll Bhaijaan)

 

[globetrotter]

The stage is set for the Champions Trophy final between India and New Zealand in Dubai on Sunday, March 9, 2025.

Reports suggest the title clash will be played on a 'semi-fresh' surface -- the same wicket used in India's group-stage victory over Pakistan on February 23.

Despite the Emirates Cricket Board's 'two-week rest' policy for pitches, the tight schedule necessitated the use of this 'tired surface'.

This decision raises questions about its condition and potential impact on the match.

Ground staff reportedly watered the entire square, focusing on the centre-wicket. The pitch, having been under covers, will be revealed on Saturday.

With Dubai's rising temperatures, spin is expected to play a significant role.

The 'semi-fresh' nature of the pitch, familiar to India from their six-wicket victory over Pakistan, could offer a distinct advantage. In that match, Kuldeep Yadav and Hardik Pandya excelled with the ball, while Virat Kohli's century anchored the chase.

Pakistan Pitch Set For CT Final

Despite the Emirates Cricket Board's 'two-week rest' policy for pitches, the tight schedule necessitated the use of this 'tired surface'.

m.rediff.com

Which means today’s pitch will be slow

 

[Mas-LFC]

Jeetega bhai jeetega Kiwis Jeetega…

 

[BouncerGuy]

Big day is here... India vs New Zealand Final. Who is gonna win???

India has an upper hand IMO 60-40 India...

Any changes coming???? Kuldeep going out for Arshdeep I heard...

 

[Kianig89]

Anything other than Indian win will be an upset

 

[jnaveen1980]

Shreyas Iyer in the WC semi final ripped NZ attack to shreds in death overs. He is one of the least selfish batsman in this line up. He has to come good for India to have a chance. In WC semi final Iyer was the star. 105 in 70 balls with 8 sixes. I was worried when Gill went out reitred hurt at 79. Iyer more than made up for it.

 

[Devadwal]

Indian fans - Whatever superstition works for you before or during the game. Do it today.

 

[Romali_rotti]

Hoping for a NZ win here. Nz are India's bogey team, if anyone can do it, it's them...

 

[Aang_The_last_airbender]

A year long of recent type barray dilwalay comments from Bhaijaan (troll Bhaijaan)

Akhand Bharat main sabke barray dil hain

 

[RahulBose]

Indian fans - Whatever superstition works for you before or during the game. Do it today.


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Or not do it, absolutely same effect on the outcome.

 

[Devadwal]

Hoping for a NZ win here. Nz are India's bogey team, if anyone can do it, it's them...

India m Jaychand ki kami nahi hai

 

[hoshiarpurexpress]

India m Jaychand ki kami nahi hai

Mere ko dhuk dhuk ho rela hai

 

[Aang_The_last_airbender]

Hoping for a NZ win here. Nz are India's bogey team, if anyone can do it, it's them...

Ghar ka bhedi, Lanka dhaai

 

[BouncerGuy]

Shikhar Dhawan: Bringing in Varun Chakravarthy was a masterstroke – he and his fellow spinners can lead India to glory

India have played great cricket throughout this ICC Men’s Champions Trophy and in my opinion, a key moment came in a change of personnel midway through the competition.

I really like the shift they made to bring an extra spinner in, Varun Chakravarthy – that has been a game-changer and was a great call by the captain and coaches.

He has made India a more balanced side, especially on the slow and turning pitches. It’s very hard to pick the ball from Varun’s hand and that has given India a real edge, that’s why they started dominating more.

The semi-final win over Australia was a brilliant performance and Virat Kohli yet again showed his class. He owned the game and used all his experience to win the game for his country.

Another key player has been Mohammed Shami, who has looked very impressive on his return to international cricket after injury.

Playing in a big tournament like this, there is always pressure and you need your experienced players to soak that up, which he has done.

When I met him over there, he was working on his fitness, and his discipline and commitment levels towards the game are exceptional. When you put that much work in, you deserve results.

But the most impressive thing has been that the whole team are doing well, not just one or two individuals.

Shreyas Iyer has been playing amazing cricket, as has Shubman Gill, Hardik Pandya, KL Rahul, all of them.

To win the Champions Trophy, you have to have the whole team performing well and coming together. One player can win you a game but not a trophy, the whole team has to step up and perform, which India have done throughout.

Everyone is carrying out their role nicely, as they had to in the absence of Jasprit Bumrah.

Bumrah is the best bowler in the world and it’s amazing to see how India have reached a final without him in such a competitive tournament.

Others have stepped up in his place and the spinners have really dominated. That has given India an extra edge.

The final should be a fantastic match as New Zealand are also a great team. Their own spinners have excelled and one of them, captain Mitchell Santer, has been a great player for many years.

He always chips in with bat and ball, and the way he varies his pace makes him a very intelligent cricketer.

With the bat, Kane Williamson - who I have played alongside in the past - remains a great cricketer. His technique is amazing, as is his adaptability on the pitch and the way he soaks up pressure. That’s why his consistency is so good.

He plays close to his body, he takes his time and scores big runs. We have to watch out for him and make sure we get him out early – while Rachin Ravindra is another big wicket.

Scoring two centuries in one tournament is a big thing and to come in and score that heavily shows tremendous belief as well as skill and mental strength. It takes all those qualities to perform at international level.

I remember the nerves and excitement I felt in the lead-up to the two Champions Trophy finals I played, in 2013 and 2017. We had our team meetings to discuss our plans and while I was excited, I had to make sure I slept well to keep myself fresh for the game.

You know it’s a big day and you really want to lift the trophy, so that excitement is there, but you have to stay in the moment, stay calm and composed and not look too far ahead. We just had to focus on the basics and play the ball.

Winning the Champions Trophy would be very big for us, it would mean a big celebration.

I can see it within my group, everywhere, everyone is talking about the Champions Trophy final.

People have asked me for tickets, people are making plans to watch the game together at home, it will be shown everywhere.

It is a big day in India, and everyone is waiting for India to win the trophy so they can celebrate. If we win, we will see a lot of firecrackers being let off and it will be a colourful sky.

Personally, I think India will win. I believe India’s spinners will be too strong for New Zealand’s batters, who will find it hard to get hold of Varun Chakravarthy - he will play a major role.

Our batting unit is doing very well, the whole team is playing good cricket and I think – and hope – that will continue.

ICC

 

[jnaveen1980]

India's recent upset losses at home in Tests keep me grounded. It is way harder to beat India in a Test match at home. No big deal beating India in one dayer.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Gill has not reached the stature of Shikar Dhawan in ICC tournaments. That guy was designed for ICC events. Even in U19 world cup he made 3 centuries.

 

[Aang_The_last_airbender]

Hope Jay Shah has recruited the best script writers for today
Kiwis better follow trough or their IPL contracts are tata bye bye

 

[Aang_The_last_airbender]

India's recent upset losses at home in Tests keep me grounded. It is way harder to beat India in a Test match at home. No big deal beating India in one dayer.

Badlaaaaaaa .... knock them out completely 300 run win or knock them out at 30 runs.

 

[sweep_shot]

I watched NZ beat India in CT 2000 final live. I was 10 years old at that time.

I rooted for NZ then just like I am rooting for NZ today.

 

[pillionrider]

I watched NZ beat India in CT 2000 final live. I was 10 years old at that time.

I rooted for NZ then just like I am rooting for NZ today.

Looking forward to you keeping score in an India match again.

 

[Aang_The_last_airbender]

I watched NZ beat India in CT 2000 final live. I was 10 years old at that time.

I rooted for NZ then just like I am rooting for NZ today.

Bahut interzaar karwaaya yaar... ab dhuk dhuk thodi kam hui hai
We got the signs bhaiyo !!! There is HOPE!!!!

 

[Ahmed216]

Go

 

[Devadwal]

Mere ko dhuk dhuk ho rela hai

Same here bro.

 

[jamie smith]

I watched NZ beat India in CT 2000 final live. I was 10 years old at that time.

I rooted for NZ then just like I am rooting for NZ today.

Watched 2019 wc IND VS NZ SF live when I was 13 years old.
Was immensely pleased when tears were rolling down the cheeks of Indian plumbers.I am hopeful of similar sight today.

 

[jamie smith]

Same here bro.

Ready for ur defeat!!!
bhai tissue ka dabba pas mai rakhna warna poora ghar geela hojayega.

 

[chakdeindian]

As a cricket fan, I don't mind India losing to a team like Nz which is equally strong as Indian team and is deserved to win a trophy for the consistency it has shown across years in ICC tournaments..2 deserved team fighting in the final and cricket will be the winner..

 

[kron]

I watched NZ beat India in CT 2000 final live. I was 10 years old at that time.

I rooted for NZ then just like I am rooting for NZ today.

Wow so cool
Interestingly India have lost 2 finals of icc events
But beaten nz twice in semis.

In t20 despite India have a superior h2h, they have a 2 0 winning record in icc events

But in odi it’s now even Stevens

Maybe time for India to go one ahead now?

Can they do it? Possibly

But one off KO anything can happen

 

[Aang_The_last_airbender]

As a cricket fan, I don't mind India losing to a team like Nz which is equally strong as Indian team and is deserved to win a trophy for the consistency it has shown across years in ICC tournaments..2 deserved team fighting in the final and cricket will be the winner..

Shaant raho.. aaj no neutral baazi....
INDIAA INDIAAAA

 

[kron]

As a cricket fan, I don't mind India losing to a team like Nz which is equally strong as Indian team and is deserved to win a trophy for the consistency it has shown across years in ICC tournaments..2 deserved team fighting in the final and cricket will be the winner..

No I do mind

This is cool kohli and fat rohits last chance to win another icc title

Embarrassing if they lose to nz again after losing the 2000 champions trophy and wtc final to them

They need to be booted out and stomped on their heads if we lose

 

[chakdeindian]

Shaant raho.. aaj no neutral baazi....
INDIAA INDIAAAA

I'm not neutral..if it's for Any other team, my blood boils.. somehow, for nz team, i always have a soft corner..the team never offended me..it's always a well mannered team and only responds through cricket..of course any loss to India would hurt, but i don't feel that emotional when it comes to NZ.. but full support and Cheers to Bharat!!

 

[Human786]

NZ have a good bowling attack with these 3 pacers & Santu ... throw in their terrific fielding & catching & you got a strong side with terrific work ethics . Any1 who thinks IND will roll them over easily could be in for a shock ! ps : Henry being fit is very crucial .

 

[Ab Fan]

2014 WT20 Final - Lost
2017 CT Final - Lost
2021 WTC Final - Lost
2023 WTC Final - Lost
2023 WC Final - Lost

All hail India!

 

[Ab Fan]

Like Australia did under Pat Cummins approx 15 months ago?

 

[mominsaigol]

Yes and No. Everyone will find out when the match concludes

 

[Devadwal]

2014 WT20 Final - Lost
2017 CT Final - Lost
2021 WTC Final - Lost
2023 WTC Final - Lost
2023 WC Final - Lost

All hail India!

We were favourite in all the finals expect WTC ( WTC I don't take seriously)

 

[globetrotter]

Champions Trophy final tickets sell out; resale prices hit Dh97,000 for India match

Champions Trophy final tickets are being resold for more than 1,000%, with some listings exceeding Dh97,000. India vs Australia match drives ticket frenzy in Dubai.

www.khaleejtimes.com

Final ticket price 97000 Dh….. Dubaiwalas making money out of CT

 

[jamie smith]

No only 149 crore people.
1 crore kashmiris are supporting nz.

 

[Bhaijaan]

No only 149 crore people.
1 crore kashmiris are supporting nz.

and Khalistanis, South Indians, North Indians, Tribal Indians, Congressi Indians?

 

[globetrotter]

Is NZ team fighting election against BJP?

 

[globetrotter]

If umpires remain neutral, unbiased today, then India have great chance of winning CT25… History reflects many bad umpiring decisions costs India many tournaments

 

[Aang_The_last_airbender]

NZ have a good bowling attack with these 3 pacers & Santu ... throw in their terrific fielding & catching & you got a strong side with terrific work ethics . Any1 who thinks IND will roll them over easily could be in for a shock ! ps : Henry being fit is very crucial .

Need to some Jaadu tona ... Henry nahi khelega aaj

 

[AamchiMumbaikar]

Yes. By the way it's not a world cup. No one would be feeling terrible even if we lose.

Nz deserve one

 

[Aang_The_last_airbender]

No only 149 crore people.
1 crore kashmiris are supporting nz.

Kashmir valley is not 1 crore mere bhai.. All of Jammu and Ladakh are India.. and a decent chunk of Kashmir valley is also pro-India.. you are minority even in that small number.

 

[Croma]

Be afraid if Rohit wins toss

 

[kron]

2014 WT20 Final - Lost
2017 CT Final - Lost
2021 WTC Final - Lost
2023 WTC Final - Lost
2023 WC Final - Lost

All hail India!

Sri Lanka
Pakistan
Nz
Australia
Australia

Nice diversity there

And in 2000 it was nz too

We could have 5/6 of these too that’s the funny part. Only one we dint deserve to win was wtc 2023 as we missed players anyway

We missed players in 2023 WC final too but still that could have been won on the day as we had them at 40/3

2017 was the biggest fluke ever and blunder by cool kohli

 

[Aang_The_last_airbender]

Be afraid if Rohit wins toss

He lost in the World cup final too na.

 

[kron]

I'm not neutral..if it's for Any other team, my blood boils.. somehow, for nz team, i always have a soft corner..the team never offended me..it's always a well mannered team and only responds through cricket..of course any loss to India would hurt, but i don't feel that emotional when it comes to NZ.. but full support and Cheers to Bharat!!

lol this old myth again
Nz nice guys
Perennial nice guys

Please

 

[Devadwal]

Excited, Scared or Nervous?

Share what you feeling?

 

[Croma]

Do Indian fans prefer setting a total or chasing? and what about oppostiion fans.... I would like to see Kohli chase a BIG total.

 

[Aang_The_last_airbender]

Excited, Scared or Nervous?

Share what you feeling?

High!

 

[kron]

Like Australia did under Pat Cummins approx 15 months ago?

More than capable. You know why
?

Rahul
Virat
Rohit

Cause of these frauds. Boot them out and then we can win convincingly. With them playing it’s advantage nz

 

[Devadwal]

Do Indian fans prefer setting a total or chasing? and what about oppostiion fans.... I would like to see Kohli chase a BIG total.

This is the match where i want Rohit to lose the toss . I'm feeling really nervous

 

[Hellion]

May the better team win.

India is a decent side but NZ look exceptionally well placed to win.

I just hope Rachin scores but India wins so that his average is not disturbed.

Jai Shri Ram

 

[kron]

May the better team win.

India is a decent side but NZ look exceptionally well placed to win.

I just hope Rachin scores but India wins so that his average is not disturbed.

Jai Shri Ram

I hope rachin fails badly as I don’t care about nz whatsoever

I just need us to win


Rachin can pile on runs vs other teams that’s fine

 

[Rajdeep]

How is the josh @Devadwal ?

Finally all the discussions and all the debates, today is the day.

 

[Rajdeep]

DK is saying the soil that is used to prepare the pitch for final is from Pakistan since they are the hosts

So will we see high scoring game?

 

[Bhaijaan]

This is the first time ever in an ICC final, I don’t have the same motivation and excitement given how our actions have broken hearts of genuine fans of the game and how this might be the death of the game we know if we win tonight.

Mixed feelings really

Should we celebrate at the expense of our brothers wellbeing

 

[globetrotter]

If Rohit wins toss today, he will put NZ to bat first and try to bundle them out below 250

 

[Bhaijaan]

DK is saying the soil that is used to prepare the pitch for final is from Pakistan since they are the hosts

So will we see high scoring game?

No one can predict how the pitch behaves only sore loser ROW fans can predict that we have an advantage

 

[globetrotter]

This is the first time ever in an ICC final, I don’t have the same motivation and excitement given how our actions have broken hearts of genuine fans of the game and how this might be the death of the game we know if we win tonight.

Mixed feelings really

Should we celebrate at the expense of our brothers wellbeing

This is because India frequently reaching finals of ICC tournaments

 

[Mockingbird]

Used pitch?

 

[Ahmed216]

Should've been a fresh pitch for the final

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Should've been a fresh pitch for the final

Used pitch was also used in the Lahore semifinal. Also used pitch for 2022 T20 final

It is not unprecedented.

 

[BouncerGuy]

TOSS UPDATE:

New Zealand win the toss and opt to bat first against India in the Final of ICC Champions Trophy 2025

Teams:

New Zealand (Playing XI): Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham(w), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner(c), Kyle Jamieson, William ORourke, Nathan Smith

India (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul(w), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy

 

[Rajdeep]

Our Kaptaan Sahab Rohit lost the toss again

NZ will be batting first

 

[CrIc_Mystique]

record 15th or something loss of toss for us...but wonder out of that how many did hitman call?

 

[Aang_The_last_airbender]

Need to some Jaadu tona ... Henry nahi khelega aaj

HEHE

 

[Aang_The_last_airbender]

Used pitch was also used in the Lahore semifinal. Also used pitch for 2022 T20 final

It is not unprecedented.

Arre even Sun rising in the east is intended to favor India .. despite all that we dont have 100% win record

 

[Aang_The_last_airbender]

Lets have NZ all out in double digits!

 

[mb3407]

No Matt Henry! Big relief

 

[kron]

High!

Dil dil nz
For pak bdesh fans and also white saffers like miller

 

[kron]

Excited, Scared or Nervous?

Share what you feeling?

Don’t give a crap

Just need to win that’s it

Otherwise kohli Rohit and Kl Rahul should get lost for life

Finito

 

[kron]

Do Indian fans prefer setting a total or chasing? and what about oppostiion fans.... I would like to see Kohli chase a BIG total.

Prefer to bat first but whatever I am sure chase is fine too

 

[Sachin fan]

Matt Henry already given a secret IPL contract.

 

[CrIc_Mystique]

India m Jaychand ki kami nahi hai

including a few on this site u'll know when India wins....ye 'Bhaag' jayenge

 

[shah9425]

Kiwis should score 300 first

 

[CrIc_Mystique]

need to knock off Rachin quickly...c'mon boyzzz

 

[kron]

What a useless pitch lmao

Bat first win toss type pitch

So if there is no dew and it will turn apparently later so yea India will struggle for anything over 260