India Clinches Third Champions Trophy Title!

India are the Champions! Ravindra Jadeja hits the winning runs as India remains unbeaten to claim their third Champions Trophy title in dominant fashion!

Axar Patel’s resistance ends as he falls for 29 off 40 balls, caught by O’Rourke off Bracewell’s delivery.

India at 203/5 after 41.3 overs.

Shreyas Iyer misses his fifty, driving a floated delivery straight to Ravindra at extra cover.

New Zealand gets a crucial breakthrough in India’s chase!

A massive let-off for Shreyas Iyer as Jamieson spills a straightforward catch at long-on.

Will this prove costly for New Zealand in this must-win clash?

New Zealand tighten their grip as Rohit Sharma departs while trying to accelerate.

India now at a critical juncture in their 252-run chase.

India stands at 115/2 after 22 overs. Rohit Sharma and Shreyas Iyer look to build a crucial partnership to chase 252.

Michael Bracewell traps Virat Kohli LBW! A massive moment as Kohli reviews, but the decision stands.

India loses a key wicket early.

Glenn Phillips pulls off a jaw-dropping catch to dismiss Shubman Gill for 31! Santner gets the breakthrough as India loses their first wicket.

Game on!

India off to a flying start! Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill put on a commanding opening partnership, reaching 93/0 after 15 overs.

Momentum with India!

Daryl Mitchell spills a one-handed chance at midwicket as Rohit Sharma mistimes a whip off the bottom of the bat. A lifeline for India!

India’s chase for 252 begins with openers Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma at the crease. Can they set a solid foundation for victory?

New Zealand finishes at 251/7 after 50 overs, setting a competitive target of 252 for India in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

Mitchell Santner departs after a sharp throw from Virat Kohli at deep midwicket. KL Rahul’s quick glovework seals the run-out.

New Zealand at 239/7 after 49 overs.

Mohammed Shami removes Daryl Mitchell as he mistimes a lofted shot straight to Rohit Sharma at extra cover.

New Zealand 212/6 after 46 overs.

Varun Chakravarthy delivers a ripping 92ks googly, deceiving Glenn Phillips completely.

The cross-seam delivery crashes into the stumps, sending New Zealand deeper into trouble at 165/5 in 38 overs.

Ravindra Jadeja strikes! Tom Latham is trapped LBW while attempting a sweep. Review wasted, ball crashing into off-stump.

New Zealand sinks further into trouble.

The score is 108/4 in 23.3 overs.

After early setbacks, Daryl Mitchell and Tom Latham are steadying New Zealand’s innings with a cautious yet determined partnership against India’s relentless bowling attack.

The score is 83-3 in 15 overs.

Kuldeep Yadav gets his second! Kane Williamson mistimes a shot straight back to the bowler, gifting an easy catch.

India strengthens its hold on the game.

Kuldeep Yadav strikes with a beauty! A deceptive googly sneaks through Rachin Ravindra’s defense, crashing into the stumps.

India is on top with another crucial wicket!

Varun Chakravarthy delivers a crucial breakthrough as Will Young is trapped plumb in front.

No hesitation, no review – New Zealand loses their first wicket!

Mohammed Shami spills a return catch off Ravindra.

KL Rahul’s confident appeal has been overturned as replays confirm there was no contact.

Moments later, Iyer spills a chance near the leg-side boundary, giving Ravindra another lifeline!

Rohit and Team India take the field as Young and Ravindra prepare to open for New Zealand. The pitch looks bright, and the battle begins!

As expected, the Indian side is unchanged.

India XI: Rohit Sharma (captain), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Axar Patel, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammad Shami, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy.

The big news is that Matt Henry is not fit to play. Nathan Smith takes his place.

This will be a huge blow for the Blackcaps as Henry was the top wicket taker in the group match against India.

New Zealand XI: Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wicketkeeper), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (captain), Kyle Jamieson, Nathan Smith, Will O’Rourke

New Zealand wins the toss and elects to bat first against India.

Mitchell Santner: We will try and put some runs on the board. A few blue shirts out there. A great occasion and a great stadium. It is going to be a good final. Slightly different to what we had in Pakistan. We saw India play very well and we will try and get some runs on the board and see how it goes. Different guys have stepped up at different times. It is going to be a good game. Matt Henry has been ruled out and Nathan Smith comes in.

Rohit Sharma: I don’t mind batting second. It is a good pitch, hasn’t change a lot. We have to bowl first and we just need to focus how to restrict them. At the end of the day, what matters is how well you want to play. We don’t want to worry about the toss. We have played good cricket. Another important game. We will see what needs to be done. NZ have been a great team. Another challenge, how well we can play. We are playing the same team.

It is the same pitch as the one on which the India-Pakistan game was played.

Aakash Chopra says that the pitch is very dry, but rock hard. These patches won’t break. Not a lot of turn and as the day goes on, the pitch will continue to wear. Batting first will be key. The teams will look to score 270 and above.

India is unlikely to make any changes to the playing XI. The team has found a winning combination, and with the stakes at their highest, they are expected to stick with the same lineup for the final.

Squad: Rohit Sharma (captain), Shubman Gill (vice captain), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), Ravindra Jadeja, Varun Chakravarthy

New Zealand had a slight scare during their semifinal when Henry seemingly injured his shoulder while diving in the field.

The New Zealand camp are hopeful that the key fast bowler will be declared fit for the final.

If Henry is cleared to play, the Blackcaps are expected to remain unchanged as well.

Squad: Mitchell Santner (captain), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway (wicketkeeper), Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Tom Latham (wicketkeeper), Daryl Mitchell, Will O’Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Ben Sears, Nathan Smith, Kane Williamson, Will Young