What total can New Zealand defend to beat India in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final?

[FearlessRoar]

As the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final unfolds, New Zealand has opted to bat first against India, reaching 46-0 after six overs. Given India's formidable batting lineup and recent form, setting a competitive total is crucial for the Blackcaps. Considering the conditions and both teams' performances leading up to the final, what target should New Zealand aim for to enhance their chances of clinching the title?


Share your thoughts and predictions!

 

[pakistani pride]

280

 

[Croma]

300

 

[BouncerGuy]

Kiwis need atleast 280+ here... But it is looking difficult atm

 

[RidiculousMan]

Need a minimum of 300.

At this point it looks unlikely.

 

[BlindingLight]

Why didn't they choose to chase. India is great at chasing. The Aus game showed that. They've gifted this to India

 

[sweep_shot]

I think 270 should be good considering the bowling quality NZ have.

NZ have 4 spinners too.

 

[Aqib_mustafa]

Why didn't they choose to chase. India is great at chasing. The Aus game showed that. They've gifted this to India

You think new zealand would able to chase vs india four spinners good luck with that.

 

[BlindingLight]

You think new zealand would able to chase vs india four spinners good luck with that.

Poor excuse. Batting first they don't even know what total to aim for. India will just squeeze singles and win this. As they did with Bangladesh, Pakistan, Australia

 

[sweep_shot]

I think 270 should be good considering the bowling quality NZ have.

NZ have 4 spinners too.

Even 250 can be enough. Pitch seems kind of sluggish.

 

[GLORY OF '92]

300.

India are too good.

 

[Mas-LFC]

270-280 range good enough imo.

 

[Kriketer]

Considering it's a slow pitch, NZ needs over 270 to have mental edge over India. Anything less than 250 and India will breeze through it