IND VS NZ FINAL - ICC CHAMPIANS TROPHY 2025

             IND VS NZ FINAL ICC CHAMPIONS TROPHY 2025

India has reached the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final after defeating Australia. The final will be held on March 9 at Dubai International Stadium.

India will face their most competitive rival New Zealand.

 One of the most notable recent encounters was in the ICC World Test Championship Final in June 2021, where New Zealand defeated India to claim the inaugural World Test Championship title.

India and New Zealand have also faced off in other key finals, including the ICC Champions Trophy and ICC World Cup events. Both teams have their strengths—India with a strong batting lineup and New Zealand with their tactical, well-rounded approach to the game.

Here are some key statistics of their encounters in finals:

1. ICC World Test Championship Final (June 2021)

• Date: June 18–23, 2021
• Venue: Rose Bowl, Southampton, England
• Result: New Zealand won by 8 wickets
• India's Score: 217 & 170
• New Zealand's Score: 249 & 140/2 (chased down the target of 139)

Key Statistics:

• New Zealand claimed the first-ever ICC World Test Championship title with this win.
• The match ended in a thrilling chase, and New Zealand's batting in the second innings was clinical.
• Kyle Jamieson was the standout bowler for New Zealand, while India struggled with the bat throughout the match.

2. ICC T20 Cricket World Cup 2007 Final

• Date: 24 September 2007
• Venue: Johannesburg, South Africa
• Result: India won by 5 runs
• India's Score: 157 all out (20 overs)
• New Zealand's Score: 152 all out (19.4 overs)

Key Statistics:

• The match was part of the inaugural ICC T20 World Cup, and it was a thrilling encounter where India won by a small margin of 5 runs.
• India's bowlers held their nerve, and New Zealand fell short in their chase despite a valiant effort.

3. ICC Champions Trophy 2000 Final

• Date: 21 October 2000
• Venue: Nairobi, Kenya
• Result: New Zealand won by 4 wickets
• India's Score: 264/6 (50 overs)
• New Zealand's Score: 265/6 (48.3 overs)

Key Statistics:

• In a thrilling chase, New Zealand successfully chased down India's total.
• New Zealand were helped by solid contributions from Chris Cairns and the calm finishing by the lower order.

4. ICC World Cup 2003 - Group Stage (Not a final but significant)

• While this wasn't a final, the India-New Zealand encounter during the 2003 ICC World Cup was memorable.
• Result: India defeated New Zealand comfortably in the group stage, but it remains a historic tournament for both sides as India went on to the final.

Summary of ICC Tournament Final Encounters:

• ICC World Test Championship 2021: New Zealand won.
• ICC Champions Trophy 2000: New Zealand won.
• ICC T20 World Cup 2007: India won.

These are some of the key finals and their results where India and New Zealand have faced off. Both teams have had their successes in these crucial encounters.

India vs New Zealand - ODI Head-to-Head (as of 2025)

• Total ODI Matches Played: 114
• India Wins: 55
• New Zealand Wins: 50
• No Result/Abandoned: 9

India and New Zealand have had a relatively even rivalry in ODIs, with both teams regularly exchanging victories in their matchups. The series between the two teams has always been competitive, with high-quality cricket being played on both sides.

Key Performers in ODIs:

• Top Batters:
  • India: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Sourav Ganguly have been consistent run-scorers in ODIs against New Zealand.
  • New Zealand: Kane Williamson, Martin Guptill, and Ross Taylor have been the backbone of New Zealand's batting line-up in ODIs.
• Top Bowlers:
• India: Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, and Harbhajan Singh have been crucial in India's success against New Zealand.
• New Zealand: Tim Southee, Trent Boult, and Kyle Jamieson have been key for New Zealand's bowling attack in ODIs.

Notable ODI Series and Encounters:

1. 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup (Semi-Final)

• Date: July 9–10, 2019
• Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester, England
• Result: New Zealand won by 18 runs (India's semi-final exit)

Key Highlights:

• This was one of the most memorable ODIs between the two sides, with New Zealand edging out India in a tense semi-final.
• New Zealand posted 239/8 in their 50 overs.
• India fell short, managing 221 all out in 49.3 overs.
• Rishabh Pant and MS Dhoni fought hard, but it wasn’t enough.
• Matt Henry and Trent Boult were instrumental in New Zealand's victory.

Top 5 Highest Team Scores (IND vs NZ in ODIs):

1. India – 392/4 (50 overs) – New Zealand in Mumbai (2009)
2. New Zealand – 350/8 (50 overs) – India in Hamilton (2009)
3. India – 375/5 (50 overs) – New Zealand in Wellington (2009)
4. New Zealand – 348/6 (50 overs) – India in Auckland (2014)
5. India – 327/8 (50 overs) – New Zealand in Napier (2009)

Top 5 Best Bowling Performances (IND vs NZ in ODIs):

1. Mohammad Shami (India) – 4/25 in Wellington (2014)
2. Kyle Jamieson (New Zealand) – 3/30 in Auckland (2020)
3. Trent Boult (New Zealand) – 4/17 in Auckland (2014)
4. Harbhajan Singh (India) – 5/31 in Vadodara (2003)
5. Jasprit Bumrah (India) – 3/43 in Hamilton (2019)

Conclusion:

India and New Zealand's rivalry in ODIs has been closely contested, with both sides having their share of victories. While India has had a slight edge in recent series, New Zealand has historically been a tough opponent, especially in ICC tournaments. The encounter between these two teams always promises exciting cricket!