New Delhi: India is set to face New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy final on March 9 at the Dubai International Stadium. Having reached the final without any losses, India is hopeful for a victory in this decisive match. The Men in Blue previously overcame the Kiwis during their journey to the final, which enhances their confidence for the upcoming game.
New Zealand has performed impressively in recent weeks in the subcontinent, securing victory in the tri-series held in Pakistan before advancing to the final of the Champions Trophy. The team completed the tri-series without a loss, with their only defeat coming against India in the ICC Champions Trophy. Historically, New Zealand has a strong record against India in ICC tournaments, suggesting they have the potential to cause an upset. However, India appears highly motivated and is committed to doing everything necessary to win the Champions Trophy.
Where to watch India vs New Zealand Champions Trophy final?
Star Sports holds the broadcasting rights for the ICC Champions Trophy in India, allowing fans to watch the matches live on their channels.
Where to Live stream the India vs New Zealand Champions Trophy final?
The India vs New Zealand match will be streamed live on the JioHotstar app.
India vs New Zealand pitch report
The pitch is anticipated to favor spinners. Reports indicate that the same surface utilized in the match against Pakistan will be employed for the final game, suggesting that, based on the IND vs PAK match, spinners may perform well. Additionally, if dew is absent, batting second could prove challenging.
Predicted playing XIs
India Predicted XI: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Varun Chakaravarthy
New Zealand Predicted XI: Mitchell Santner (c), Michael Bracewell, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, William ORourke, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Will Young, Kyle Jamieson
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