India have taken control of the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final against New Zealand in Dubai. After being asked to bowl first, the Men in Blue were brilliant in the field and restricted New Zealand for 251 in the first innings.

New Zealand’s premier batter Kane Williamson will not be fielding in India's chase of 252 in the ongoing ICC 2025 Champions Trophy final after suffering a quad strain while

Kane Williamson will not participate in the second innings of the Champions Trophy final against India due to a quadriceps strain. New Zealand, setting a target of 252, saw top performances from Daryl Mitchell (63) and Michael Bracewell (53*).

New Zealand posted 251/7 batting first. However, they were hit with a big blow as Kane Williamson did not come out to field.

Kane Williamson suffered a quad strain while batting against India in the Champions Trophy 2025 final in Dubai. Mark Chapman has taken his place in the field.

Kane Williamson was ruled out of the remainder of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final due to a quad strain he sustained while batting. Mark Chapman replaced him on the field.

New Zealand have suffered a blow as they will be without the services of Kane Williamson in India's chase in the 2025 Champions Trophy final. Mark Chapman has taken the field in his place. India are chasing a target of 252 in the final.

After defeating South Africa in the semi-final of the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on Wednesday, former New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson lauded opener Rachin Ravindra's exceptional performance in the match.