India, directed by Rohit Sharma, will face the New Zealand team led by Mitchell Santner in the final of the ICC Champions Trophy at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai on Sunday, March 9. The former captain of England, Michael Vaughan, predicted the winner of the very anticipated match at the Tournament.
Many teams, fans and experts have criticized the Champions Trophy schedule. They declared that India has obtained an unfair advantage by playing all her games in the Dubai International Stadium. Critics believe that Rohit Sharma’s team is familiar with the conditions and tone in the tournament.
India will win in her new place at home – Michael Vaughan
When his prediction was asked for the Champions Trophy 2025 final, Michael Vaughan declared that India would win in his “new place at home.” Michael Vaughan hinted at the ongoing debate on whether India benefited from the tournament’s hybrid model.
“India will win in the new starting place,” wrote Michael Vaughan in X (previously known as Twitter).
India will win in the new place at home 😜😜😜
– Michael Vaughan (@michaelvaughan) March 8, 2025
New Zealand has been a difficult opponent for India in the CPI events. India suffered defeats against the Kiwis in the 2019 World Cup semifinal and the World Championship final of 2021 tests (WTC).
While India surpassed New Zealand in the 2023 World Cup semifinal, the Black Caps wrote history by defeating India 3-0 in a series of tests earlier this year.
India has an undefeated record in Odi at the Dubai International Stadium
While other teams had to travel between places in Pakistan and Dubai, India played all their games at the Dubai International Stadium. However, the head of the Indian team Gautam Gambhir and Captain Rohit Sharma dismissed these statements, stating that there was no important benefit.
India assured her place in the Champions League trophy final by defeating Australia, while New Zealand beat South Africa to establish the clash of the title. In particular, India has an undefeated record in Odi at the Dubai International Stadium. They have maintained a perfect record in the ongoing tournament so far.
What happened when India and New Zealand faced in the group stage of the 2025 champions trophy?
When India and New Zealand met in the group stage of the Marquesina Tournament at the Dubai International Stadium on March 2, the team led by Rohit Sharma won the victory for 44 races.
After being sent to Bat first, India managed to score 249 races for the loss of 9 WICKETS. Shreyas Iyer was the top scorer of India with 79 races. Matt Henry was the choice of bowling players for New Zealand, registering 5/42 bowling figures.
In response, New Zealand retired by 205 in 45.3 overs. Former Captain Kane Williamson fought hard with 81 120 -ball races, but no other dough crossed 30 races. Varun Chakaravarthy led the bowling of bowling with an impressive 5/42, while Kuldeep Yadav intervened with two WICKETS.
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