India has taken a commanding position in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Final against New Zealand. Chasing 252 for victory, the Men in Blue have started aggressively, with Rohit Sharma leading the charge. The Indian captain has been in explosive form, scoring a quickfire half-century, while Shubman Gill has provided solid support at the other end. The duo put together a century partnership, putting India in firm control of the chase.

Earlier, New Zealand put up a fighting total of 251/7, thanks to Daryl Mitchell’s 63 and a blistering 53 off 40 balls by Michael Bracewell. Despite a few dropped catches, India's bowlers—especially Varun Chakravarthy and Kuldeep Yadav—helped restrict the Kiwis from posting a bigger total.

Now, with India in a strong position, can New Zealand pull off a comeback, or is it just a matter of time before India lifts the Champions Trophy?

India vs New Zealand: Match Summary

India’s Innings (Chasing 252)

Rohit Sharma slams his first fifty of the tournament
Shubman Gill dropped on 7 by Daryl Mitchell
India’s openers put on a 105-run stand before Gill departs for 31
Virat Kohli dismissed early for 1, leaving India at 106/2

New Zealand’s Innings (251/7 in 50 overs)

Daryl Mitchell holds the innings together with a well-made 63
Michael Bracewell smashes 53 off 40 balls in the death overs
Kane Williamson and Tom Latham fall cheaply, putting NZ in trouble
Varun Chakravarthy and Kuldeep Yadav break crucial partnerships
New Zealand loses momentum in the middle overs despite a strong start

India vs New Zealand: Live Updates from the Final

India’s Chase: Rohit Sharma in Beast Mode!

India’s run chase started in dominant fashion, with Rohit Sharma hammering the New Zealand bowlers right from the first over. The Indian skipper smashed three sixes and five fours on his way to a 41-ball half-century.

However, just when things looked easy, New Zealand struck back. Shubman Gill was dismissed for 31, followed by Virat Kohli getting trapped LBW by Michael Bracewell for just 1 run.

With the score at 108/2 in 20 overs, India still looks in full control. Rohit Sharma is looking set for a big score, while Shreyas Iyer is the new batter at the crease.

New Zealand’s Fightback: Can They Defend 251?

Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, New Zealand managed to reach 251/7—a total that looked challenging at one point.

Michael Bracewell’s late blitz (53 off 40 balls) gave New Zealand a much-needed boost
Daryl Mitchell played the anchor role with a crucial 63
Varun Chakravarthy (2 wickets) and Kuldeep Yadav (2 wickets) broke crucial partnerships

While India dropped multiple catches, they recovered well, thanks to tight bowling from Mohammed Shami and Ravindra Jadeja.

Now, with India batting confidently, can New Zealand pull off a miracle?

Pitch Report: A Spinners' Paradise?

The same pitch used for the India vs Pakistan match is being used for the final. This means:
Spinners will play a big role
Scoring could get difficult as the match progresses
Dew factor has been minimal, making chasing slightly tricky

With India already off to a strong start, the pitch conditions may not affect them too much.

India vs New Zealand: Head-to-Head in ICC Knockouts

Did you know? India and New Zealand have faced off five times in ICC knockout matches.

• New Zealand leads 3-2 in these crucial encounters.
• The Kiwis won the 2000 Champions Trophy final, the 2019 World Cup semifinal, and the WTC final.
• India’s wins came in the 2000 Champions Trophy quarterfinal and the 2023 World Cup semifinal.

Can India even the score tonight?

Where to Watch India vs New Zealand Live?

TV Broadcast: Star Sports Network
Live Streaming: JioCinema, Hotstar

India vs New Zealand: Squads

India Squad

Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Varun Chakravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Rishabh Pant, Washington Sundar.

New Zealand Squad

Mitchell Santner (C), Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, William O’Rourke, Jacob Duffy, Devon Conway, Mark Chapman, Nathan Smith.

What’s Next? Can India Seal the Trophy?

With India cruising at 108/2, it looks like they are well on their way to lifting the Champions Trophy 2025. But cricket is unpredictable, and one good spell from the Kiwi bowlers could change everything.

Will Rohit Sharma continue his dominance and take India home? Or will New Zealand fight back with quick wickets?