IND vs NZ: Top 3 Player Battles to Watch Out for in Champions Trophy 2025 Final

India and New Zealand will play against each other in the Final of the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at the Dubai International Cricket Dubai. The game will be played on Sunday, March 9, at 2:30 PM. Both teams will look ahead to win this high-octane clash to clinch the illustrious Champions Trophy 2025 title.

India have registered four consecutive wins in their four games in the Champions Trophy 2025 so far. They are coming off a comprehensive 4-wicket win against Australia in the first semi-final of the tournament. Speaking of New Zealand, they have won three games while losing only one in their four games in the tournament; they defeated South Africa by 50 runs in the second semi-final. Both teams are studded with star players in their lineup so, it will be a tough fight to watch out for in the title clash.

Given that, here we’ll discuss the top 3 player battles to watch out for in the India vs New Zealand clash, the final of the Champions Trophy 2025.

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Here’s a look at the top 3 player battles in India vs New Zealand Final – Champions Trophy 2025

3. Virat Kohli vs Mitchell Santner

Former India skipper and the modern-day batting great, Virat Kohli has been in sensational batting form in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025. He has scored 217 runs in four innings, with an outstanding batting average of 72.33, hitting a century and a half-century. He is also the leading run-scorer for India in the tournament. 

Kohli might find himself in a bit of a challenge while facing New Zealand skipper and star spinner Mitchell Santner in the final against New Zealand. Santner could make Kohli struggle in the web of his spin in the title clash. 

2. Rohit Sharma vs Matt Henry

Star India opener and skipper Rohit Sharma has played an impactful role with the bat in the tournament’s current edition, with some short but very impactful knocks. He has scored 104 runs in four innings, with a decent batting average of 26.00, including the highest individual score of 104 runs.

Rohit could face a tough contest from the veteran Kiwi pacer Matt Henry, who also dismissed the former in the last league match. Henry is the most successful bowler for New Zealand in the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025, with 10 wickets in four innings, including a five-wicket haul.

1. Kane Williamson vs Varun Chakravarthy 

Former New Zealand skipper and veteran batter Kane Williamson has been in an impressive run of form with the bat in the ongoing edition of the marquee international tournament. He has scored 189 runs in four innings, with an amazing average of 47.25, hitting a century and a half-century. 
Williamson will be challenged by the star in-form India spinner Varun Chakravarthy; the latter has been in brilliant bowling form in the tournament.

He has scalped 7 wickets in just two innings, including a sensational five-wicket haul against New Zealand in their last league match. It will also be an interesting player battle to watch out for in the India vs New Zealand final clash. 

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