The Champions Trophy 2025 is heading toward an exciting finish as India and New Zealand prepare for the final match. Both teams, coming from Group A, will battle for the ultimate prize in one of the most awaited games of the tournament. Cricket fans worldwide are eagerly waiting to see who will lift the trophy.
This ICC Champions Trophy is extra special as it returns after eight years. India aims for their third title, hoping to complete a historic hat-trick and take revenge for their WTC 2024 loss. On the other hand, New Zealand looks to turn the tables, seeking redemption for their group-stage defeat and a chance to make history.
The big final will take place on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The match starts at 2:30 PM IST. Indian fans can watch the live broadcast on Star Sports Network or stream it online via the JioHotstar app.
IND vs NZ Toss and Match Results in ICC Champions Trophy
India has a strong record in the ICC Champions Trophy when it comes to the toss. They have won the toss 14 times and secured victory in 11 of those matches. Even when they lost the toss, they still managed to win 11 games, showing their ability to adapt. Three of their matches had no result.
New Zealand, on the other hand, has won the toss 12 times in tournament history. However, their success rate after winning the toss is lower, with only four wins. Still, the Kiwis have shown their fighting spirit by winning 11 matches despite losing the toss. Two of their matches ended without a result.
Indian Cricket Team
| Toss Result | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Tosses Won | 14 |
| Won the match after winning the toss | 11 |
| Won the match after losing the toss | 11 |
| No Result | 03 |
New Zealand Cricket Team
| Toss Result | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Tosses Won | 12 |
| Won the match after winning the toss | 04 |
| Won the match after losing the toss | 11 |
| No Result | 02 |
IND vs NZ Toss Analysis (Captains)
India Toss Analysis
India’s toss record under their captain Rohit Sharma has not been great in recent ODI matches. In the last five ODIs, the captain has not won a single toss, making the toss win percentage 0%.
At home, India played one match against England and lost the toss, leading to a 100% toss loss rate. In away matches, there have been no toss results recorded.
On neutral grounds, the team has played four matches, but the captain has not won the toss in any of them. These numbers show India’s recent struggles with the toss under their current leadership.
| Category | Total | Won | Lost | Win % |
| Overall | 05 | 00 | 00 | 0 % |
| Home | 01 | 00 | 01 | 100 % |
| Away | 00 | 00 | 00 | 0 % |
| Neutral | 04 | 00 | 04 | 0 % |
New Zealand Toss Analysis
New Zealand’s toss record shows a clear difference based on the venue. Out of five tosses, they have won four and lost one, giving them an 80% toss win rate.
At home, they have struggled, losing the only toss they played, resulting in a 0% success rate. In away matches, there are no toss results available under this analysis.
However, at neutral venues, they have been very successful, winning all four tosses and achieving a perfect 100% win rate. This shows that while they face difficulties at home, they perform well in neutral conditions when it comes to the toss.
| Category | Total | Won | Lost | Win % |
| Overall | 05 | 04 | 01 | 80 % |
| Home | 01 | 00 | 01 | 0 % |
| Away | 00 | 00 | 00 | 0 % |
| Neutral | 04 | 04 | 00 | 100 % |
IND vs NZ Toss Prediction (Toss & Match Winner)
The Dubai International Cricket Stadium has mostly favored teams batting second, with 63% of matches at this venue won by the chasing side. However, Indian captain Rohit Sharma is expected to win the toss and choose to bat first. In a previous match against Australia, he pointed out that the pitch looked dry, and he wanted to take advantage of it with spinners in the second innings.
His strategy is clear—set a strong total in the first innings and use spin to put pressure on the opposition in the second. With the Champions Trophy 2025 final being a high-pressure game, this approach could work well.
Looking at past toss records, Rohit’s success rate in winning tosses is lower than New Zealand’s captain Mitchell Santner. However, with conditions and momentum favoring India in this tournament, there is a strong chance that Rohit will win the toss in the final.
If that happens, he will likely choose to bat first, aiming to secure his first ICC Champions Trophy title as captain. Given India’s recent success while defending a total, they may stick to the same plan against New Zealand in this crucial match.
Below is our predicted IND vs NZ Toss Prediction.
| Toss Winner | India |
| Match Winner | India |
IND vs NZ Head-To-Head Records In ODIs
India and New Zealand have played 119 One Day Internationals (ODIs) against each other. India has won 61 matches, while New Zealand has claimed victory in 50 games. Seven matches had no result, and one match ended in a tie.
| Teams | Total Matches | Won | Loss | No Result | Tie |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 119 | 61 | 50 | 07 | 01 |
| New Zealand | 119 | 50 | 61 | 07 | 01 |
