ICC Champions Trophy final today: India vs New Zealand in Dubai

KATHMANDU: The ICC Champions Trophy final is set to take place today (Sunday) in Dubai, where India and New Zealand will battle for the coveted title.

India secured their spot in the final by defeating Australia in the semifinals, while New Zealand overcame South Africa to book their place.

The highly anticipated final will kick off at 2:45 PM Nepal time at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

New Zealand aims to create history by clinching the title, but they must overcome the challenge of avenging their group-stage defeat against India.

On the other hand, India seeks to continue their dominance by securing a comfortable win over New Zealand, whom they already defeated in the group stage.

Due to India’s refusal to play in Pakistan, the tournament followed a hybrid model, with matches held in both the UAE and Pakistan.

Since India reached the final, the decisive clash is also being played in the UAE despite Pakistan being the official host.

Head-to-Head Record

India and New Zealand have faced each other 16 times across all three ICC formats.

New Zealand has won 10 matches, while India has won six.

However, in One Day Internationals (ODIs), both teams have an equal record, with six wins each from their 12 encounters.

A thrilling contest awaits as both teams aim for ICC glory!