IND vs NZ Pitch Report & Prediction: The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Final is here! India and New Zealand will battle for the ultimate glory at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
India enters as favourites, having dominated throughout the tournament, while New Zealand, known for their fighting spirit, aims to clinch their first Champions Trophy.
Can the Blackcaps stun India, or will Rohit Sharma’s men continue their dominance? Let’s dive into the match details, stats, and predictions.
IND vs NZ Final CT 2025 Match Details
| Match | India vs New Zealand, ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Final |
|---|---|
| Date | March 9, 2025 |
| Time | 2:00 PM GMT / 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
| Format | 50-Over ODI |
| Live Streaming | Star Sports, Disney+ Hotstar, Sky Sports, Amazon Prime Video |
India vs New Zealand Head-to-Head in ICC Events
| Matches | India Won | New Zealand Won | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 7 | 7 | 1 |
Last Meeting (02 March 2025, ICC Champions Trophy): India won by 44 runs.
Also Check: IND vs NZ Head-to-Head Record in ODIs
IND Vs NZ Final CT 2025 Match: Pitch and Weather Report
Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
| Condition | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Balanced – Spinners dominate in middle overs |
| Batting | Moderate scoring (Average 1st innings score: 245) |
| Pace Bowling | Swing available with the new ball |
| Spin Bowling | Provides turn, difficult to score against spinners |
| Toss | The winning captain is likely to bat first |
Weather Forecast
| Time | Temperature | Rain | Wind Speed | Cloud Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 PM | 30°C | 0% | 9.5 km/h | 100% |
| 3 PM | 29°C | 0% | 7.3 km/h | 100% |
| 6 PM | 28°C | 0% | 5.2 km/h | 100% |
Impact: No rain expected. Overcast conditions might help swing bowlers early in the second innings.
Venue Stats – Dubai International Cricket Stadium (Last 4 ODIs in ICC CT 2025)
| Matches | Bat 1st Won | Bat 2nd Won | Avg 1st Inns Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | 3 | 245 |
Teams batting second have had an advantage here, but given India’s strong spin attack, New Zealand may struggle while chasing.
IND vs NZ Match Winning Prediction: Who Has the Edge?
India’s Strengths:
- Familiar with the conditions, having played all their games here.
- A world-class spin attack (Kuldeep, Jadeja, Axar, Chakravarthy).
- Virat Kohli in form – A big factor in knockouts.
New Zealand’s Strengths:
- Strong pace attack (Matt Henry, Jamieson) to trouble India’s top order.
- Kane Williamson & Rachin Ravindra – reliable against spinners.
Final Verdict: India Favorites!
India has the home-like advantage in Dubai, a stronger spin attack, and in-form batters. New Zealand’s only chance is if their pacers strike early. However, considering all factors, India is likely to lift the ICC Champions Trophy 2025!
