IND vs NZ Playing 11: Latest Updates on Complete XI for Champions Trophy Final

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India is all set to play against New Zealand in the final of the Champions Trophy 2025 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Team India will be aiming to win their third Champions Trophy title.

In the first semi-final on March 4, India defeated Australia at the same stadium, showing great form. Now, the Men in Blue are ready for their final battle. New Zealand, on the other hand, won against South Africa in the second semi-final on March 5 to secure their place in the final. The Kiwis will be tough opponents for India.

India’s Strategy for the Final

The pitch is expected to be slow, which means spinners will play a big role. Because of this, India might choose four spinners and two pacers, including Hardik Pandya. The team will play on the same pitch where they faced Pakistan earlier in the tournament. Spin bowling has worked well on this surface, so it could be the best option for India.

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However, some experts believe that India should not change the playing XI. The current team is in great form, and changing players may affect their momentum. Last time India played against New Zealand, spinners took most of the wickets. So, captain Rohit Sharma and head coach Gautam Gambhir might decide to keep the same team for the final on March 9.

India’s Probable Playing 11 for the Final:

• Rohit Sharma (c)

• Shubman Gill

• Virat Kohli

• Shreyas Iyer

• KL Rahul (wk)

• Hardik Pandya

• Axar Patel

• Ravindra Jadeja

• Kuldeep Yadav

• Mohammed Shami

• Varun Chakravarthy

India’s Full Squad for the Final:

• Rohit Sharma (Captain)

• Shubman Gill (Vice-captain)

• Virat Kohli

• Shreyas Iyer

• KL Rahul (WK)

• Rishabh Pant (WK)

• Hardik Pandya

• Axar Patel

• Washington Sundar

• Kuldeep Yadav

• Harshit Rana

• Mohammed Shami

• Arshdeep Singh

• Ravindra Jadeja

• Varun Chakravarthy

New Zealand’s Concerns Before the Final

New Zealand’s batting was excellent in the semi-final against South Africa. Their top-order batsmen performed well, so they are unlikely to change their batting lineup for the final. However, there is a big concern for them – their fast bowler Matt Henry is dealing with a shoulder injury.

Henry was outstanding against India on March 2, taking five wickets, a rare achievement for a New Zealand pacer. The Kiwis are hoping that he recovers in time for the final. If he is unable to play, New Zealand has two backup options – Nathan Smith and Jacob Duffy. One of them may replace Henry in the playing XI.

New Zealand’s Probable Playing 11 for the Final:

• Rachin Ravindra

• Devon Conway

• Kane Williamson

• Daryl Mitchell

• Tom Latham (WK)

• Glenn Phillips

• Michael Bracewell

• Mitchell Santner (C)

• Kyle Jamieson

• Jacob Duffy

• William O’Rourke

New Zealand’s Full Squad for the Final:

• Will Young

• Rachin Ravindra

• Kane Williamson

• Daryl Mitchell

• Tom Latham (WK)

• Glenn Phillips

• Michael Bracewell

• Mitchell Santner (C)

• Matt Henry

• Kyle Jamieson

• William O’Rourke

• Jacob Duffy

• Devon Conway

• Mark Chapman

• Nathan Smith

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