It's D-day! India and New Zealand face off one last time in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Final in Dubai. While India are seen as favorites — a tag they've carried since reaching the final — New Zealand remain a dangerous, unpredictable side.
It promises to be a tightly contested match between two well-balanced teams, even if India holds the edge in star power. However, both sides feature several like-for-like players — adding another layer of intrigue to this clash.
Both Shubman Gill and Rachin Ravindra have played crucial knocks for their respective sides in the Champions Trophy 2025, each scoring a century. Rachin currently sits 2nd on the most runs list with 226 runs (highest score: 112), while Gill is in 10th place with 157 runs (highest score: 101*).
Two members of the Fab 4 — Virat Kohli and Kane Williamson — continue to lead from the front. Though both are former captains, they remain pivotal in high-pressure games. Known for their ability to start cautiously and build momentum, Kohli has scored 217 runs (4th place, highest score: 100*), while Williamson has 189 runs (9th place, highest score: 102) on the most runs list.?
Shreyas Iyer and Daryl Mitchell play crucial roles at the No. 4 spot, often steadying the innings when momentum shifts. Iyer has been in fine form, recording two half-centuries and ranking 4th in the most 50s list. Mitchell, too, has contributed key runs for his team.?
Both KL Rahul and Tom Latham are reliable behind the stumps and dangerous with the bat. Latham ranks 8th on the most runs list with 191 runs (highest score: 118*). While Rahul doesn' feature on this list, his finishing ability has been crucial in guiding India to victory.?
Hardik Pandya and Glenn Phillips are game-changers — effective with both the ball and bat, and electric in the field. Phillips ranks 4th in the most sixes list with 7 sixes and 11 fours, while Pandya sits 7th with 5 sixes and 6 fours.?
Ravindra Jadeja and Mitchell Santner play vital roles in the middle overs, often swinging matches with both ball and bat. On the Best Bowling Economy list, Jadeja holds 12th place (4.78 economy), closely followed by Santner at 13th place (4.85 economy).?
Axar Patel and Michael Bracewell have kept batters on edge with their spin. Bracewell is 7th on the most wickets list with 6 wickets (economy 4.43), while Axar is 14th with 5 wickets (economy 4.51).?
Matt Henry and Mohammed Shami — both five-wicket haul stars — will be key in setting the tone with the new ball. Henry leads the most wickets chart with 10 wickets, while Shami follows closely at 2nd place with 8 wickets. Expect a fierce battle of pace in the final.?
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