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India faces New Zealand in the 2025 Champions Trophy final, seeking redemption after past defeats.

India is set to face New Zealand in the highly anticipated 2025 Champions Trophy final at the Dubai International Stadium on March 9. This encounter marks a significant moment as it is the second time these teams will meet in a Champions Trophy final, the first being in 2000 when New Zealand triumphed under the leadership of Stephen Fleming.

In their recent group stage match, India showcased their dominance, defeating New Zealand by 44 runs. Shreyas Iyer played a pivotal role, scoring a half-century, while Varun Chakravarthy delivered an impressive five-wicket haul. New Zealand, however, demonstrated their resilience by overcoming South Africa in the semi-finals, with standout performances from Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson, both scoring centuries.

This final presents a crucial test for India, as they have yet to secure a victory against New Zealand in an ICC tournament final. The conditions in Dubai are expected to favor both teams, given their familiarity with the slow and sluggish pitches reminiscent of those in Chennai. The stakes are high as both teams aim to etch their names in cricket history.

For more insights on their previous encounters, check out this historical matchup and learn about the challenges India faces in this final here.

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