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 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.

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.

The two teams had already met this tournament, in the group stage in Dubai, where Rohit Sharma's side also got the better of the Black Caps.

Bangladesh, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Australia, England, and South Africa have been competing in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy over the last couple of weeks, and

The ninth edition of the came to an end on Sunday, March 9, as India defeated New Zealand by four wickets in a thrilling final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. India, Pakistan, New Zealand,

India's decisive moments in the ICC Champions Trophy final against New Zealand included Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakravarthy's impactful spin, Rohit Sharma’s explosive start with the bat, and the composed middle-overs play of Shreyas Iyer.

India and New Zealand clashed in the final of Champions Trophy 2025. The winning team got a reward of crores of rupees. ICC Champions Trophy 2025: The final match of ICC Champions Trophy 2025 was played between India and New Zealand on Sunday .