Mar 9, 2025 4:59 PM IST
IND vs NZ LIVE Score, Final: India’s fielding woes continue as Gill drops a tough but catchable chance at deep mid-wicket, giving Phillips a lifeline now.
The relentless Indian spinners have kept New Zealand in check Phillips, however, remained the aggressor, taking calculated risks, while Mitchell’s slow accumulation kept New Zealand’s hopes alive. With multiple chances spilled, India’s missed opportunities could come back to haunt them
NZ 161/4 in 37 overs
Mar 9, 2025 4:50 PM IST
IND vs NZ LIVE Score, Final: A tough chance. Rohit couldn’t hold on to a sharp chance at mid-wicket, giving Mitchell a lifeline. Axar Patel, who has been keeping things tidy, got Mitchell to miscue a shot while trying to work the ball away, but Rohit, leaping in an attempt to grab it, could only help it over
NZ 153/4 in 35 overs
Mar 9, 2025 4:48 PM IST
IND vs NZ LIVE Score, Final: Phillips continues to battle hard, looking for scoring opportunities despite Jadeja keeping things tight. He managed to find a gap wide of cover for a single but struggled to pierce the infield consistently in this over. A mistimed cut and a couple of firm defenses suggest he’s still searching for fluency. New Zealand need a shift in gears soon to avoid getting bogged down.
NZ 149/4 in 34 overs
Mar 9, 2025 4:42 PM IST
IND vs NZ LIVE Score, Final: Phillips continues to counterpunch as NZ look to stabilize after a flurry of wickets. He punishes a rare loose delivery from Jadeja, pulling a short ball past deep square-leg for a boundary. While Mitchell remains watchful at the other end, Phillips is looking to break the shackles
NZ 143/4 in 32 overs
Mar 9, 2025 4:37 PM IST
IND vs NZ LIVE Score, Final: With 20 overs remaining, New Zealand’s resistance rests on the shoulders of Mitchell and Phillips. The duo is nudging singles and capitalizing on loose deliveries. Jadeja keeps things tight. and with the innings entering its final phase, New Zealand needs acceleration
NZ 135/4 in 30 overs
Mar 9, 2025 4:33 PM IST
IND vs NZ LIVE Score, Final: Phillips continues his counterattack, finding a crucial boundary off Kuldeep to the scoreboard ticking. After breaking the boundary drought earlier, he capitalizes on a short and wide delivery, cutting it past cover for a four. With Mitchell rotating strike at the other end, Phillips’ intent is clear, as it should be, for a no.6 batter
NZ 131/4 in 29 overs
Mar 9, 2025 4:27 PM IST
IND vs NZ LIVE Score, Final: Phillips finally releases the pressure with a much-needed six off Kuldeep, breaking an 81-ball boundary drought for NZ. After a series of dots and tight bowling in the 27th over, Phillips picks the right moment to counterattack. Gets forward against the spinner and dispatches the delivery straight down the ground with disdain.
NZ 123/4 in 27 overs
Mar 9, 2025 4:25 PM IST
IND vs NZ LIVE Score, Final: Glenn Phillips has joined Mitchell at the crease as New Zealand look to rebuild after losing Latham. Facing Jadeja, Phillips has been watchful, carefully negotiating the spinner’s variations while Mitchell continues to anchor the innings. With a slip in place and India maintaining relentless pressure, the duo needs to dig in and absorb the heat.
NZ 116/4 in 26 overs
Mar 9, 2025 4:17 PM IST
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score, Champions Trophy 2025 Final: Jadeja has once again outfoxed Tom Latham, trapping him LBW, but this time with a conventional sweep gone wrong. The Kiwi batter missed a full delivery on middle, and the ball sneaked under his bat to strike him low on the pad. The umpire wasted no time raising his finger, and a desperate review only confirmed the inevitable; three reds on ball-tracking.
NZ 110/4 in 24 overs
Mar 9, 2025 4:12 PM IST
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score, Champions Trophy 2025 Final: Jadeja nearly had Tom Latham trapped in front, but India’s review was wasted as the ball was missing the stumps. Rohit took the gamble despite Rahul expressing concerns over height, and UltraEdge confirmed no inside edge. Meanwhile, Latham and Daryl Mitchell continue to rebuild for New Zealand, working the ball around while keeping India’s spinners at bay.
NZ 107/3 in 23 overs
Mar 9, 2025 4:02 PM IST
IND vs NZ LIVE Score, Final: New Zealand bring up their 100, but the innings has lost its early momentum after India’s fightback. Latham and Mitchell are digging in after Kuldeep’s double strike, but there has been no boundary since last six overs. With Jadeja into the attack, India are looking to further tighten the screws
NZ 101/3 in 20 overs
Mar 9, 2025 4:00 PM IST
IND vs NZ LIVE Score, Final: Rohit turns back to Varun Chakaravarthy as India look to break this rebuilding stand. The mystery spinner starts second spell with a tidy over, keeping Latham and Mitchell in check with variations in pace and trajectory. With a slip in place, India are pushing for another breakthrough
NZ 99/3 in 19 overs
Mar 9, 2025 3:52 PM IST
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score, Final: Kuldeep continues to probe as India look for another breakthrough, and he nearly had one. Mitchell’s attempted reverse sweep brushed his gloves, but Rahul was slow to react as the ball lobbed in front of him. With Latham and Mitchell still in, New Zealand will hope to stabilize after India’s fightback.
NZ 90/3 in 17 overs
Mar 9, 2025 3:47 PM IST
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score, Final: Rohit Sharma was visibly animated during the drinks break, rallying his team after India’s impressive comeback. The quick wickets have put the brakes on New Zealand’s scoring, but Mitchell and Latham are looking to settle in. With the pitch slowing down, India will aim to keep the pressure on. Axar concedes 2 off his third over.
NZ 85/3 in 16 overs
Mar 9, 2025 3:43 PM IST
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score, Final: India have turned the tide with three quick wickets, stalling New Zealand’s early momentum. Ravindra’s fluent strokeplay had put India under pressure, but the bowlers have responded brilliantly to pull things back. With Mitchell and the new batter Tom Latham at the crease, New Zealand will be hoping to steady the ship.
NZ 83/3 in 15 overs
Mar 9, 2025 3:40 PM IST
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score, Final: Mitchell takes a cautious approach against Axar, defending solidly. He remains watchful but capitalizes on a fuller delivery, executing a well-controlled sweep to the deep square-leg boundary. With wickets falling at the other end, Mitchell’s composure is crucial as New Zealand look to rebuild.
NZ 81/3 in 14 overs
Mar 9, 2025 3:36 PM IST
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score, Final:Kuldeep Yadav is turning the tide for India! After dismissing Rachin Ravindra first ball with a sharp googly, he has now removed Kane Williamson with a sharp return catch after the batter pushes a full delivery back past the bowler but failed to keep it down. India, after a shaky start, have stormed back with three quick wickets.
NZ 77/3 in 13 overs
Mar 9, 2025 3:30 PM IST
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score, Final: With Ravindra departing, Daryl Mitchell walks in to join Williamson at the crease. The two now shoulder the responsibility of rebuilding the innings. With India striking at key moments, the Kiwis would need their two experienced batters to steady things. Axar Patel, meanwhile, is brought into the attack and keeps it tight, giving away only two runs.
NZ 75/2 after 12 overs
Mar 9, 2025 3:26 PM IST
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score, Final: Dream start for Kuldeep Yadav! The left-arm wrist-spinner makes an immediate impact, deceiving Rachin Ravindra with a well-disguised googly. Ravindra, looking to punch off the back foot, completely misreads the turn as the ball sneaks through the bat-pad gap to rattle the stumps.
NZ 69/2 in 10.1 overs
Mar 9, 2025 3:22 PM IST
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score, Final: Chakaravarthy continues to keep the pressure on with his variations, but Williamson and Ravindra rotate strike. Williamson finds a couple of runs to deep mid-wicket, while Ravindra remains cautious yet proactive. With the powerplay nearing its end, the partnership will be looking to build momentum.
NZ 69/1 in 10 overs
Mar 9, 2025 3:18 PM IST
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score, Final: New Zealand’s two most in-form batters are now in the middle. Rachin Ravindra, already settling in, is joined by the Kiwi batting stalwart Kane Williamson, who brings his signature calm and control. With India drawing first blood, this partnership will be crucial for New Zealand’s innings. Shami’s fifth over fetches 6 runs, as Williamson opening his account with a boundary.
NZ 64/1 in 9 overs
Mar 9, 2025 3:15 PM IST
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score, Final: Varun Chakaravarthy makes an immediate impact! The mystery spinner deceives Will Young with a delivery that skid on with the seam pointed towards slip. Young, expecting turn, plays all around it and is struck plumb in front. Umpire Paul Reiffel wastes no time in raising the finger.
NZ 58/1 in 8 overs
Mar 9, 2025 3:11 PM IST
IND vs NZ LIVE Score, Champions Trophy Final: This one was a tougher chance, but the fielder under it, Shreyas Iyer, has often clinched more difficult chances. Ravindra gets another reprieve. Big chances missed from India in past two overs
Mar 9, 2025 3:05 PM IST
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score, Final: Oh no. Shami puts down a crucial chance to dismiss Rachin Ravindra and immediately looks in discomfort. The pacer seemed to have hurt his finger while attempting the catch, prompting the physio to rush onto the field. It’s nothing serious, though, as Shami swiftly returns to bowling after the treatment. How costly will be this miss, though?
NZ 51/0 in 7 overs
Mar 9, 2025 2:59 PM IST
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score, Final: With Ravindra finding his rhythm, Rohit reacts swiftly and brings in Varun Chakaravarthy. However, his first ball goes horribly wrong. A five wides down leg, gifting New Zealand easy runs. He follows up with a tighter line, but Ravindra and Young still manage to rotate the strike. Can he settle into his rhythm? NZ make a solid start.
NZ 47/0 in 6 overs
Mar 9, 2025 2:56 PM IST
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score, Final: Rachin Ravindra continues to push India back, getting two boundaries; one a thick edge past third man, the other a whip wide of mid-on. Will Young rotates strike well as New Zealand build momentum. Rohit looks a touch concerned.
NZ 37/0 in 5 overs
Mar 9, 2025 2:51 PM IST
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score, Final: Rachin Ravindra shifts gears in style! He pulls Hardik for a stunning six over deep mid-wicket, then follows it up with two crisp boundaries; one through backward point, another to deep mid-wicket. A statement over from the left-hander!
NZ 26/0 in 4 overs
Mar 9, 2025 2:45 PM IST
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score, Final: Another tidy over from Shami, keeping the batters in check. Will Young picks up a couple off his pads and sneaks a sharp single, while Ravindra remains solid in defense. A hint of movement on offer, but New Zealand’s openers are handling it carefully.
NZ 10/0 in 3 overs
Mar 9, 2025 2:41 PM IST
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score, Final: Hardik Pandya begins with a disciplined over, conceding just a single and a wide. He gets some movement off the deck, keeping Ravindra on his toes with a mix of good-length and fuller deliveries. A sharp single aside, New Zealand’s openers remain watchful.
NZ 6/0 in 2 overs
Mar 9, 2025 2:34 PM IST
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score, Final: First ball, and there’s shape away from the right-handed Will Young! Shami lands it on a good length, getting the ball to move past Young’s outside edge. The bowler bowls testing lines to the batter throughout the over before Young punches the final ball for a four. Nevertheless, a promising start for India’s pace ace.
NZ 4/0 after 1 over
Mar 9, 2025 2:29 PM IST
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score, Final: The wait is over! The players are out in the middle, and the Champions Trophy final is set to begin. India with the ball, New Zealand’s openers – Will Young and Rachin Ravindra – take the crease. Let the battle begin!
Mar 9, 2025 2:23 PM IST
IND vs NZ LIVE Score, Champions Trophy Final: Both teams line up for the national anthems at the Dubai International Stadium. The atmosphere is electric, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Just moments away from the first ball of the Champions Trophy final!
Mar 9, 2025 2:15 PM IST
IND vs NZ LIVE Score, Champions Trophy Final: Rohit Sharma says he doesn’t mind bowling first, but the surface tells a slightly different story; absolutely grassless and ideal for batting early on. Aaron Finch, in his pitch report, hints that scoring might get tougher as the game progresses. A bad toss to lose for India, or will their bowlers make early inroads?
Mar 9, 2025 2:12 PM IST
IND vs NZ LIVE Score, Champions Trophy Final: India stick with their winning combination for the final, making no changes to the XI. New Zealand, however, are forced into a change as Matt Smith misses out due to injury, with Nathan Smith replacing him.
India XI: Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul(w), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy
New Zealand XI: Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham(w), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner(c), Kyle Jamieson, William ORourke, Nathan Smith
Mar 9, 2025 2:05 PM IST
IND vs NZ LIVE Score, Champions Trophy Final: Rohit Sharma’s luck at the toss refuses to change, as New Zealand call it right in the final. They have decided to bat first, as expected, as Santner and his men look to set the tone for the high-stakes clash.
Mar 9, 2025 2:02 PM IST
IND vs NZ LIVE Score, Champions Trophy Final: Rohit Sharma and Mitchell Santner step out to the middle for the all-important toss. A big call coming up; who gets the early advantage?
Mar 9, 2025 1:50 PM IST
IND vs NZ LIVE Score, Champions Trophy Final: Rohit Sharma is yet to win a toss in this Champions Trophy. With the toss just 10 minutes away, will luck finally favour him, or will the streak continue? Mitchell Santner and New Zealand, meanwhile, wouldn’t mind calling it right on the big day.
Mar 9, 2025 1:40 PM IST
IND vs NZ LIVE Score, Champions Trophy Final: Not a site you’d want to see, no matter which team you support. Matt Henry leaves in tears as he is ruled out of the final. A big blow for the Kiwis as Henry had been in brilliant form, and also took a five-wicket haul against India during the group game in Dubai last week.
Mar 9, 2025 1:30 PM IST
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score, Final: The players are at the ground, undergoing their drills with half an hour to go for the toss. As some of the cricketers and coaches walk around, they can’t help but gaze at the pitch on which today’s final will be played. The pitch looks absolutely gorgeous to the naked eye. You can’t tell that a game has already been played on this surface. As good as new. But the truth is it’s not and only time will tell how much wear and tear this surface has endured following India’s game against Pakistan two Sundays ago.
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Mar 9, 2025 1:20 PM IST
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score, Final: Unlike the previous few games at this venues, where the crowd took time to build up, today feels like a big summit feel. Our man at the venue reports that a sea of blue is already starting to form outside the stadium. Indian fans have turned up in abundance. Isn’t exactly a repeat of how things looked outside the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad on November 19, 2023, but this is the closest you can get to it. Still an hour to go for the toss and already a solid turnout. That’s what Team India does, folks. Feels like INDIA ARE IN THE FINAL!
