India and New Zealand are all prepped up for a solid showdown in the final of Champions Trophy 2025. The Rohit Sharma and co, have already defeated the kiwis once and now they’ll be looking forward to carry the winning momentum. With the combination that has performed recently against Australia, head coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Rohit Sharma are unlikely to make any changes.
Strong Top Order
India is likely to include a good and balanced playing XI for the final of Champions Trophy 2025 against New Zealand, with the same combination that has done wonders so far in the tournament. Rohit Sharma will spearhead the attack from the front with aggressive opening partnership with Shubman Gill, whose reliability to score big runs and establish an innings make him an integral player. At No. 3, Virat Kohli, the backbone of Indian team is already in great form and can do wonders for team India.
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A Balanced Middle Order With All-Round Support
Shreyas Iyer has proven to be a steady in middle-order, effortlessly changing gears when required, and KL Rahul, as wicketkeeper-batter, brings steadiness and the ability to take the match deep. Hardik Pandya will be an all-round contributor, providing firepower lower down and an additional bowling option.
India’s Spin Dominated Bowling
India’s bowling is heavily spin dominated, led by Varun Chakaravarthy, who has been a thorn for the batters, particularly against New Zealand in the group stages. Kuldeep Yadav will introduce his wrist spin into action in the middle overs, with experienced Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel providing both control and batting depth. The lone pace attack on day one, Mohammed Shami, will lead the charge with the new ball and be the pick of the bowling at the end with his yorkers.
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India Looking Forward To Continue Winning Momentum
The team has bowled incredibly well in the competition, and in the final which is being staged on a slow turner-like pitch, India will rely on its strengths to win the Champions Trophy. But with New Zealand’s reputation of rising to the occasion in ICC knockouts, Rohit Sharma and his men will have to be at their very best to overcome their knockout jinx against the Kiwis.
India’s Predicted Playing XI
Rohit Sharma (C), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Shubman Gill, KL Rahul, Axar Patel, Hardik Pandya, Mohammed Shami, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy
