{"id":11098,"date":"2025-03-07T10:20:01","date_gmt":"2025-03-07T04:50:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bynewsindia.com\/?p=11098"},"modified":"2025-03-07T10:20:01","modified_gmt":"2025-03-07T04:50:01","slug":"ind-vs-nz-champions-trophy-final-a-25-year-rivalry-resumes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/khabar18.jantabuletin.in\/?p=11098","title":{"rendered":"ND vs NZ: 25 Years Later, a Historic Champions Trophy Final Awaits \u2013 Can India Avenge the 2000 Loss | Strength-Weakness of The Finalists"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>IND vs NZ Champions Trophy Final: <\/strong>Cricket fans around the world are in for a thrilling contest as India and New Zealand prepare to face off in the grand finale of the Champions Trophy 2025. This historic encounter is set to take place on March 9 in Dubai, reigniting a fierce rivalry that has spanned decades. What makes this final even more special is that it comes exactly 25 years after their last Champions Trophy final meeting in 2000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For India, this is a golden opportunity to settle old scores and end New Zealand\u2019s dominance over them in ICC knockout matches. The Men in Blue have been in exceptional form, remaining undefeated in the tournament so far. With a balanced squad boasting experienced players like <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Virat_Kohli\">Virat Kohli<\/a>, Rohit Sharma, and Mohammed Shami, along with young stars like Shubman Gill and Varun Chakravarthy, India looks poised to make history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><nav><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#the-2000-champions-trophy-final-a-painful-memory-for-india\">The 2000 Champions Trophy Final: A Painful Memory for India<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#indias-icc-knockout-struggles-against-new-zealand\">India\u2019s ICC Knockout Struggles Against New Zealand<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#head-to-head-in-icc-tournaments\">Head-to-Head in ICC Tournaments<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#indias-strengths-in-the-2025-champions-trophy-final\">India\u2019s Strengths in the 2025 Champions Trophy Final<\/a><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#indias-weaknesses\">India\u2019s Weaknesses<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#new-zealands-strengths-in-the-2025-champions-trophy-final\">New Zealand\u2019s Strengths in the 2025 Champions Trophy Final<\/a><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#new-zealands-weaknesses\">New Zealand\u2019s Weaknesses<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#final-prediction-can-india-finally-conquer-new-zealand\">Final Prediction: Can India Finally Conquer New Zealand?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#icc-champions-trophy-winners-list-from-1998-to-2025\">ICC Champions Trophy Winners List From 1998 To 2025<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, New Zealand has always been a formidable force in ICC tournaments. The Black Caps are known for their disciplined approach, and with match-winners like Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, and Matt Henry, they pose a serious challenge. Despite losing to India earlier in the tournament, the Kiwis will enter the final with renewed determination, aiming to repeat their 2000 triumph.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As we gear up for this high-octane clash, let\u2019s dive deep into the history, strengths, weaknesses, and key battles that could define the outcome of the Champions Trophy 2025 final.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-2000-champions-trophy-final-a-painful-memory-for-india\"><strong>The 2000 Champions Trophy Final: A Painful Memory for India<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bynewsindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/New-Zealand-won-Champions-Trophy-in-2000.png\" alt=\"New Zealand won Champions Trophy in 2000\" class=\"wp-image-11099\" style=\"width:685px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">New Zealand won Champions Trophy in 2000 (File Photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The 2000 final in Nairobi was a heartbreak for Indian fans. Sourav Ganguly\u2019s heroic 117-run knock and Sachin Tendulkar\u2019s 69 runs went in vain as New Zealand\u2019s Chris Cairns played an unforgettable century to snatch victory in the final over. The Kiwis won their first ICC trophy, while India had to wait another decade for their next major ICC title.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"indias-icc-knockout-struggles-against-new-zealand\"><strong>India\u2019s ICC Knockout Struggles Against New Zealand<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>New Zealand has historically been India\u2019s kryptonite in ICC knockout games. The Kiwis have defeated India in three crucial ICC knockout matches:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>2000 Champions Trophy Final<\/strong> \u2013 NZ won by 4 wickets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2019 ODI World Cup Semi-final<\/strong> \u2013 NZ won by 18 runs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2021 World Test Championship Final<\/strong> \u2013 NZ won by 8 wickets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>India finally broke the jinx in the 2023 ODI World Cup semi-final, defeating New Zealand by 70 runs. But can they repeat that success in the Champions Trophy final?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"head-to-head-in-icc-tournaments\"><strong>Head-to-Head in ICC Tournaments<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Total ICC Matches:<\/strong> 16\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>New Zealand Wins:<\/strong> 10<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>India Wins:<\/strong> 6<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>ICC ODI Tournaments:<\/strong> 12 matches (6 wins each)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Knockout Stage:<\/strong> 4 matches\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>New Zealand Wins:<\/strong> 3<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>India Wins:<\/strong> 1<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"indias-strengths-in-the-2025-champions-trophy-final\"><strong>India\u2019s Strengths in the 2025 Champions Trophy Final<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bynewsindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Virat-Kohli-and-Shreyas-Ayyar-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"IND vs NZ Champions Trophy Final: A 25-Year Rivalry Resumes\" class=\"wp-image-11100\" style=\"width:679px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Virat Kohli and Shreyas Ayyar (File Photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Kohli-Gill Duo and a Solid Middle Order<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill have been in top form, each scoring a century in the tournament.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, and Axar Patel provide a dependable middle order.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hardik Pandya\u2019s all-round performance strengthens the team.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. A Balanced Bowling Attack<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mohammed Shami and Varun Chakravarthy have been stand-out performers, taking 5 wickets each in key matches.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Indian spinners have collectively bagged 21 wickets, proving crucial on slow pitches.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Familiarity with Dubai Conditions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>India has played all its matches in Dubai and adapted well to the slow pitch.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Players are accustomed to the ground, giving them an advantage in the final.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"indias-weaknesses\"><strong>India\u2019s Weaknesses<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Rohit Sharma\u2019s Struggles<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Indian captain has not scored a fifty in the tournament so far.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>His highest score is just 41, and he needs to deliver in the big final.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. New Zealand\u2019s Spin Threat<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Kiwi spinners, led by Mitchell Santner, have taken 17 wickets in the tournament.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The spin attack dominated South Africa in the semi-final, taking 7 out of 9 wickets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Lack of an Experienced Pacer Besides Shami<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the absence of Jasprit Bumrah, India lacks an experienced fast bowler.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, and Hardik Pandya have taken only 4 wickets each.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"new-zealands-strengths-in-the-2025-champions-trophy-final\"><strong>New Zealand\u2019s Strengths in the 2025 Champions Trophy Final<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bynewsindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Williamson-and-Rchin-Ravindra-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"IND vs NZ Champions Trophy Final: A 25-Year Rivalry Resumes\" class=\"wp-image-11102\" style=\"width:683px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Williamson and Rchin Ravindra (File Photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Rachin Ravindra\u2019s Stellar Form<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The left-handed batsman has scored two centuries and is the tournament\u2019s second-highest run-scorer with 226 runs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kane Williamson, Tom Latham, and Will Young have also scored centuries, making NZ\u2019s batting lineup formidable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Matt Henry\u2019s Lethal Bowling<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The tournament\u2019s top wicket-taker, Henry has taken 10 wickets so far.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>He bagged 5 wickets in the league-stage match against India.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Experience of Playing Against India in Dubai<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Despite losing to India earlier in the tournament, NZ has gained crucial experience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They will enter the final with a refined strategy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"new-zealands-weaknesses\"><strong>New Zealand\u2019s Weaknesses<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Struggles Against Indian Spinners<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Varun Chakravarthy\u2019s mystery spin troubled New Zealand in the group-stage match, where he took 5 wickets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel also played key roles in dismantling the Kiwi batting lineup.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Middle-Order Vulnerability<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In their last match against India, NZ\u2019s middle order crumbled against spin.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Daryl Mitchell (17), Tom Latham (14), Glenn Phillips (12), and Michael Bracewell (2) all failed to score big.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Poor Record in Dubai<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>New Zealand has lost all matches played at Dubai International Stadium since 2014.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The slow pitch could be a major challenge for their batting lineup.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"final-prediction-can-india-finally-conquer-new-zealand\"><strong>Final Prediction: Can India Finally Conquer New Zealand?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>India enters the final as the only unbeaten team in the tournament, while New Zealand has already suffered a defeat at their hands. However, history favors the Kiwis in ICC knockout matches. Will India script redemption, or will New Zealand once again prove their dominance? The answer will unfold on March 9 in Dubai!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bynewsindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-11.png\" alt=\"Champions Trophy 2025: ICC Announces Prize Money, Winner Gets Rs 20 Cr\" class=\"wp-image-10925\" style=\"width:686px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Champions Trophy 2025: ICC Announces Prize Money, Winner Gets Rs 20 Cr<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bynewsindia.com\/sports\/champions-trophy-2025-icc-announces-prize-money-winner-gets-rs-20-cr\/\"><strong>Champions Trophy 2025: ICC Announces Massive Prize Money, Winner to Get Rs20 Crore<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"icc-champions-trophy-winners-list-from-1998-to-2025\"><strong>ICC Champions Trophy Winners List From 1998 To 2025<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Year<\/th><th>Host Nation(s)<\/th><th>Total Teams<\/th><th>Winner<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1998<\/td><td>Bangladesh<\/td><td>9<\/td><td>South Africa<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2000<\/td><td>Kenya<\/td><td>11<\/td><td>New Zealand<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2002<\/td><td>Sri Lanka<\/td><td>12<\/td><td>India\/Sri Lanka (co-champions)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2004<\/td><td>England<\/td><td>12<\/td><td>West Indies<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2006<\/td><td>India<\/td><td>10<\/td><td>Australia<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2009<\/td><td>South Africa<\/td><td>8<\/td><td>Australia<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2013<\/td><td>England and Wales<\/td><td>8<\/td><td>India<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2017<\/td><td>England and Wales<\/td><td>8<\/td><td>Pakistan<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2025<\/td><td>Pakistan<\/td><td>8<\/td><td>To be decided (Final on March 9)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also read: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bynewsindia.com\/sports\/rohit-sharma-fitness-debate-a-reality-check-or-political-cry\/\"><strong>Rohit Sharma\u2019s Fitness: A Reality Check or Political Cry? 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