ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Final: Clash for Glory

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final is set for March 9, 2025, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium at 2:30 PM IST

The final match will be a thrilling contest between India and New Zealand.

IF INDIA WINS THE ICC CHAMPIONS TROPHY 2025 FINAL ON MARCH 9, THEY WILL BE THE FIRST TEAM TO WIN THE TROPHY THREE TIMES, BREAKING AUSTRALIA’S RECORD OF TWO TITLES.

On the other hand, New Zealand hopes to win the trophy again, 25 years after their first ICC white-ball title.

Potential Records and Milestones:

• Virat Kohli: Currently at 14,000 ODI runs, he is on the verge of surpassing the record for the most runs in ICC tournaments.

• Kane Williamson: Needs just 47 runs to become the first New Zealand player to score 2,000 runs in ICC tournaments.

• Mitchell Santner: With 6 wickets in the tournament, he is close to becoming the leading wicket-taker in the history of the ICC Champions Trophy.

• Rachin Ravindra: If he scores another century in the final, he will become the first New Zealand player to score three centuries in a single ICC tournament.

• Tom Latham: Just 13 runs away from completing 3,000 ODI runs, he can achieve this milestone in the final.

Key Players to Watch:

India:

• Virat Kohli: His consistent performance has been pivotal in India’s journey to the final. As of now, he has scored 217 runs in the tournament in four innings, including a top score of 100 against Pakistan.

  • Kohli boasts an average of 72.33 and a strike rate of 83.14.

• Shubman Gill: Gill has accumulated 204 runs in four innings, with a highest score of 79, averaging 51.00 and maintaining a strike rate of 92.27. His ability to change the game provides stability at the top order.

• Mohammed Shami: Leading India’s bowling attack with his ability to seam and swing the ball, and his effectiveness in the death overs of limited-overs cricket.

  • Shami has taken 10 wickets in four matches, with best figures of 5/53, averaging 12.00 and an economy rate of 5.30.

New Zealand:

• Mitchell Santner: The current captain of the New Zealand cricket team. Santner’s all-round capabilities have been valuable, with 6 wickets in four matches, best figures of 3/66, averaging 22.00 and an economy rate of 6.60. His left-arm spin can be a game-changer in the middle overs.

• Kane Williamson: He has been in excellent form, scoring a brilliant century of 102 runsoff 94 balls, laced with 10 fours and 2 sixes in the semi-final against South Africa. He is one of the key player to watch in the final with his ability to steal the show.

• Rachin Ravindra : He has scored two centuries in the tournament, including a spectacular 108 off 101 balls in the semi-final against South Africa. His ability to build partnerships and his aggressive batting style have been crucial for New Zealand’s success

• Tom Latham: Latham has contributed 180 runs in four innings, with a top score of 118*, he is another player with ability to anchor the innings and build partnerships.

The final is set to be an exciting match, with both teams giving their best to win the prestigious trophy.

Virat Kohli’s Cricket Records (till date) across all formats:

1. Test Cricket:

2. One Day Internationals (ODIs):

3. Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is):

4. ICC Champions Trophy:

5. ICC Cricket World Cup:

6. ICC T20 World Cup:

Virat Kohli is one of cricket’s all-time greats, thanks to his consistency and impressive ability to score runs.

India faced a major blow before the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final against New Zealand as Virat Kohli suffered a knee injury.

Let’s wait and see who emerges as the champion!

India’s Road to the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Final