Can India Overcome the 37-year-Old Curse? India vs New Zealand Champions Trophy 2025 Final
In the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final, taking place at the Dubai International Stadium on March 9, an exciting battle will ensue between India and New Zealand.
This will be the third time these sides have crossed each other’s path in an ICC event final–a historic first in itself. India has come into the match psychologically ahead as they have beaten New Zealand in the group stage. But what history tells us is that India has never beaten New Zealand in an ICC final, so this is the supreme test for Rohit Sharma and his men.
Will India break the curse, or will the Black Caps once again shatter the dreams of Team India in an ICC event? Now, here lies the deep insight into match history, key stats, and what you need to know ahead of this epic final!
India vs New Zealand: A Historic ICC Rivalry
🔹 India’s Only ICC Knockout Win Over New Zealand
India has only played two knockout matches in the ICC knockout match against Kiwis and that has left much to be desired, one and only victory coming against New Zealand during the 2023 Cricket World Cup semifinal in Mumbai when Virat Kohli and Mohammed Shami’s heroics saw India register a decisive win.
India vs New Zealand – All Tournament Finals
| Tournament | Venue | Match Result | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharjah Cup | Sharjah | India Won by 42 Runs | 1988 |
| Champions Trophy Final (ICC Knockout Cup) | Nairobi | NZ Won by 4 Wickets | 2000 |
| Tri-Series Final | Harare | NZ Won by 6 Wickets | 2005 |
| World Test Championship Final | Southampton | NZ Won by 8 Wickets | 2021 |
With three ICC final losses against New Zealand, India must overcome history to claim the Champions Trophy title.
Champions Trophy 2025 Final – Match Details
📅 Date: Sunday, March 9, 2025
📍 Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium
⏰ Time: 2:30 PM IST (Toss at 2:00 PM IST)
Head-to-Head Stats: India vs New Zealand in ICC Events
- Overall ODIs: 119 Matches → India 61 Wins, NZ 50 Wins
- ICC ODI Tournaments (World Cup + Champions Trophy): 10 Matches → India 5 Wins, NZ 5 Wins
- ICC White-Ball Events (World Cup + Champions Trophy + T20 WC): 13 Matches → India 5 Wins, NZ 8 Wins
This final will decide who takes the lead in ICC ODI tournament battles!
India’s Struggles in ICC Finals – Can They Overcome the Pressure?
India has lost their last two ICC ODI finals:
🚨 2017 Champions Trophy Final – Lost to Pakistan
🚨 2023 World Cup Final – Lost to Australia
Interestingly, in both tournaments, India had beaten their opponents in the group stage before losing in the final. A similar pattern is unfolding in 2025, with India having already beaten New Zealand in the league phase.
Can India change their fortunes this time?
Also Read: Is there a reserve day for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final?
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