NEW DELHI: India, the only unbeaten team in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, will look to extend their flawless run one last time when they face New Zealand in the final at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday.
Having played all their matches in Dubai — including three group-stage games and a semifinal — India stormed into the title clash with a perfect record, defeating Australia in the semis.
New Zealand, who finished second in Group A after losing to India in the league stage, secured their final spot with a dominant victory over South Africa in Lahore.
Weather forecast for the final
According to AccuWeather, the temperature in Dubai for Sunday’s match is expected to be around 34°C in the afternoon.
As the evening progresses, temperatures will drop to approximately 24°C, with clear skies and no chance of rain, ensuring a bright and sunny day for the clash.
Squads
India:
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:
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
With both teams ready for battle, the stage is set for a thrilling conclusion to the tournament.
