Champions Trophy 2025: IND vs NZ, Final -  Who will win today's player battles?

<p>The summit clash is coming up between the two-time <strong>Champions Trophy</strong> winners, <strong>India (IND)</strong>, and the inaugural ICC title winners, <strong>New Zealand (NZ)</strong>. The match will take place on Sunday, <strong>March 9</strong>, at <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-stats-mania/champions-trophy-2025-final-india-vs-new-zealand-stats-records-at-dubai-international-cricket-stadium-dubai-2591/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dubai International Cricket Stadium</a>.</p>
<p>Notably, the Men in Blue have remained undefeated in the Champions Trophy 2025 edition. However, they might be ahead in the head-to-head record in the ODI matches they have found it challenging to beat the Blackcaps in an ICC knockout match. This will be an opportunity for Rohit and Co. to finally overcome another obstacle.</p>
<p>The Kiwi side might have lost their last game in the group stage against the Indian team but showed their incredible performances in the semi-final match against South Africa. They will also be looking for their second white ball ICC title which they last won in 2000 which was 25 years ago.</p>
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<h3>Here are the top three player battles to watch out for in India vs New Zealand, Final of Champions Trophy 2025:</h3>
<h3>3. Tom Latham vs Ravindra Jadeja</h3>
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<figcaption data-qb-tmp-id="lt-510356" data-gramm="false">Tom Latham &amp; Ravindra Jadeja <br>(Source: Alex Davidson-ICC/ICC via Getty Images and FADEL SENNA/AFP via Getty Images)</figcaption>
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<p>This might be a battle to look forward to between New Zealand’s star batter <strong>Tom Latham</strong> and India’s reliable spin bowling all-rounder, <strong>Ravindra Jadeja</strong>. Though Latham is known to be effective in the middle order and a great player of spin. Despite that, he may find himself in a tough battle against Jadeja, who thrives in this phase of the game.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Speaking of the two player’s head-to-head record, Ravindra Jadeja has dismissed the left-hander twice in 50-over cricket. Latham averages just 10 against Jadeja and has a strike rate of only 87.</p>
<p><span><span><strong>Also Check:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/live-scores/ind-vs-nz-final-odi-icc-champions-trophy-09-mar-2025/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IND vs NZ Live Score, Final</a></span></span></p>
<h3>2. KL Rahul vs Mitchell Santner</h3>
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<figcaption data-qb-tmp-id="lt-753487" data-gramm="false">KL Rahul &amp; Mitchell Santner <br>(Source: Francois Nel/Getty Images and Sameer Ali/Getty Images)</figcaption>
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<p>This is another left-arm spinner and wicketkeeper battle that could be a deciding factor in the game. New Zealand skipper&nbsp;<strong>Mitchell Santner</strong> is known to be one of the most effective bowlers in the middle overs as well and it will be interesting to see his battle against <strong>KL Rahul</strong>, who is probably the best player of spin bowling within the Indian team.</p>
<p>Santner has been successful against the Indian batter in ODI cricket where he has dismissed him twice. So far Rahul<strong></strong> has only scored 49 runs against him and averages only 24.5. Since the ravishing strokemaker has taken on the finisher's role at number six, Santner will be one of the bowlers he will want to go after in the upcoming Champions Trophy final clash.</p>
<p><span><strong>Also Check:</strong> <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/fantasy-cricket-tips/dream11-ind-vs-nz-dream11-prediction-final-fantasy-cricket-tips-playing-11-injury-updates-pitch-report-for-champions-trophy-2025/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction</a></span></p>
<h3>1. Kane Williamson vs Mohammed Shami</h3>
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<figcaption data-qb-tmp-id="lt-907830" data-gramm="false">Kane Williamson &amp; Shami <br>(Source: Sameer Ali/Getty Images and FADEL SENNA/AFP via Getty Images)</figcaption>
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<p><strong><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-players/kane-williamson/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kane Williamson</a></strong> is currently a certified legend in New Zealand cricket and has enjoyed performing against the Indian team but he might face problems against the Indian seam bowling sensation, Mohammed Shami. The fiery pacer has had some great battles in the past.</p>
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<p>Notably, the experienced campaigner Kane Williamson scored 83 runs against the pacer at an average of 27.7.<strong> Mohammed Shami</strong> has dismissed the 34-year-old batter three times in the 50-over format. Hence Shami will hope to get the better of him once again even though he has been in great form so far.</p>
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<p>The summit clash is coming up between the two-time <strong>Champions Trophy</strong> winners, <strong>India (IND)</strong>, and the inaugural ICC title winners, <strong>New Zealand (NZ)</strong>. The match will take place on Sunday, <strong>March 9</strong>, at <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-stats-mania/champions-trophy-2025-final-india-vs-new-zealand-stats-records-at-dubai-international-cricket-stadium-dubai-2591/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dubai International Cricket Stadium</a>.</p>
<p>Notably, the Men in Blue have remained undefeated in the Champions Trophy 2025 edition. However, they might be ahead in the head-to-head record in the ODI matches they have found it challenging to beat the Blackcaps in an ICC knockout match. This will be an opportunity for Rohit and Co. to finally overcome another obstacle.</p>
<p>The Kiwi side might have lost their last game in the group stage against the Indian team but showed their incredible performances in the semi-final match against South Africa. They will also be looking for their second white ball ICC title which they last won in 2000 which was 25 years ago.</p>
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<h3>Here are the top three player battles to watch out for in India vs New Zealand, Final of Champions Trophy 2025:</h3>
<h3>3. Tom Latham vs Ravindra Jadeja</h3>
<figure class="image align-center"><img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1741420539390_Tom-Latham-&amp;-Ravindra-Jadeja.jpeg" alt="Tom Latham &amp; Ravindra Jadeja" loading="lazy"><qb-highlighter contenteditable="false" style="display: none;"><qb-div spellcheck="false" class="qb-highlighter__wrapper" style="width: 666.031px !important; height: 44.7812px !important; transform: none !important; transform-origin: 333.016px 22.3906px !important; zoom: 1 !important; margin-top: 410.391px !important;"><qb-div class="qb-highlighter__scroll-element" style="top: 0px !important; left: 0px !important; width: 666px !important; height: 44.7812px !important;"></qb-div></qb-div></qb-highlighter>
<figcaption data-qb-tmp-id="lt-510356" spellcheck="false" data-gramm="false">Tom Latham &amp; Ravindra Jadeja <br>(Source: Alex Davidson-ICC/ICC via Getty Images and FADEL SENNA/AFP via Getty Images)</figcaption>
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<p>This might be a battle to look forward to between New Zealand’s star batter <strong>Tom Latham</strong> and India’s reliable spin bowling all-rounder, <strong>Ravindra Jadeja</strong>. Though Latham is known to be effective in the middle order and a great player of spin. Despite that, he may find himself in a tough battle against Jadeja, who thrives in this phase of the game.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Speaking of the two player’s head-to-head record, Ravindra Jadeja has dismissed the left-hander twice in 50-over cricket. Latham averages just 10 against Jadeja and has a strike rate of only 87.</p>
<p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span><strong>Also Check:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/live-scores/ind-vs-nz-final-odi-icc-champions-trophy-09-mar-2025/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IND vs NZ Live Score, Final</a></span></span></p>
<h3>2. KL Rahul vs Mitchell Santner</h3>
<figure class="image align-center"><img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1741420450552_KL-Rahul-&amp;-Mitchell-Santner.jpeg" alt="KL Rahul &amp; Mitchell Santner" loading="lazy"><qb-highlighter contenteditable="false" style="display: none;"><qb-div spellcheck="false" class="qb-highlighter__wrapper" style="width: 640px !important; height: 44.7812px !important; transform: none !important; transform-origin: 320px 22.3906px !important; zoom: 1 !important; margin-top: 410.391px !important;"><qb-div class="qb-highlighter__scroll-element" style="top: 0px !important; left: 0px !important; width: 640px !important; height: 44.7812px !important;"></qb-div></qb-div></qb-highlighter>
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<p>This is another left-arm spinner and wicketkeeper battle that could be a deciding factor in the game. New Zealand skipper&nbsp;<strong>Mitchell Santner</strong> is known to be one of the most effective bowlers in the middle overs as well and it will be interesting to see his battle against <strong>KL Rahul</strong>, who is probably the best player of spin bowling within the Indian team.</p>
<p>Santner has been successful against the Indian batter in ODI cricket where he has dismissed him twice. So far Rahul<strong></strong> has only scored 49 runs against him and averages only 24.5. Since the ravishing strokemaker has taken on the finisher's role at number six, Santner will be one of the bowlers he will want to go after in the upcoming Champions Trophy final clash.</p>
<p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Also Check:</strong> <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/fantasy-cricket-tips/dream11-ind-vs-nz-dream11-prediction-final-fantasy-cricket-tips-playing-11-injury-updates-pitch-report-for-champions-trophy-2025/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction</a></span></p>
<h3>1. Kane Williamson vs Mohammed Shami</h3>
<figure class="image align-center"><img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1741420692611_Kane-Williamson-&amp;-Shami.jpeg" alt="Kane Williamson &amp; Shami" loading="lazy"><canvas class="qb-highlighter__canvas" width="55" height="18" style="display: none; top: 24px !important; left: 537px !important;"></canvas>
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<p><strong><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-players/kane-williamson/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kane Williamson</a></strong> is currently a certified legend in New Zealand cricket and has enjoyed performing against the Indian team but he might face problems against the Indian seam bowling sensation, Mohammed Shami. The fiery pacer has had some great battles in the past.</p>
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<p>Notably, the experienced campaigner Kane Williamson scored 83 runs against the pacer at an average of 27.7.<strong> Mohammed Shami</strong> has dismissed the 34-year-old batter three times in the 50-over format. Hence Shami will hope to get the better of him once again even though he has been in great form so far.</p>
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The summit clash is coming up between the two-time Champions Trophy winners, India (IND), and the inaugural ICC title winners, New Zealand (NZ). The match will take place on Sunday, March 9, at Dubai

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