The final of the Champions Trophy 2025 will be played on March 9th at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium between India and New Zealand. This title clash will revive memories of a quarter-century ago.
Sports News: The Champions Trophy 2025 final will be played on March 9th at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium between India and New Zealand. This title match will reignite memories from 25 years ago, when these two teams last faced each other in the tournament's final. In the 2000 Champions Trophy final in Kenya, New Zealand defeated India to claim the trophy. But will history repeat itself this time?
India secured their place in the final by defeating Australia in the semi-final, while New Zealand overcame South Africa. Earlier, in the group stage, India had registered a 44-run victory against New Zealand.
A Glimpse into the Historic 2000 Final
Led by Sourav Ganguly, the Indian team, batting first in the Champions Trophy final, posted a score of 264 runs. Captain Ganguly played a magnificent innings of 117 runs, while Sachin Tendulkar contributed 69 runs. However, New Zealand's Chris Cairns played a stunning unbeaten 102, leading his team to a 4-wicket victory.
India now has a golden opportunity to avenge their 25-year-old defeat. Team India has been in excellent form throughout this tournament, winning all their matches played in Dubai. On the other hand, New Zealand has only played one match in Dubai in this tournament, which they lost to India. However, the Kiwis hold the advantage of having already played under Dubai conditions against India, allowing them to adapt their strategy. Nevertheless, India's current performance makes them a b contender for the title.
