Ind vs NZ: Who will be the king of the champion trophy? Such is the history of ICC tournaments knocked between India and New Zealand
Ind vs Nz Head to Head Records Champions Trophy 2025 Final: The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 finals will face India and New Zealand (IND vs NZ Head to Head). After performing brilliantly throughout the tournament, India is considered a strong contender to win the final, but it would be wrong to take New Zealand lightly, as New Zealand’s record in the knockout matches of ICC tournaments has been excellent against India. On the last several occasions, India entered the matches as a favorite team, but finally won by New Zealand. Now the question arises that will the story change this time?
India vs New Zealand record in knockout matches of ICC tournaments
India and New Zealand have come face to face in the knockout matches of the ICC tournament four times so far. Three of these four, New Zealand won three times, while India has won only one win.
The year 2000 Champions Trophy Final – New Zealand won the title by defeating India.
The year 2019 ODI Cup semi -finals – New Zealand defeated India to enter the finals and broke the hearts of crores of Indian fans.
The year 2021 World Test Championship Final – New Zealand again defeated India and won the title.
The year 2023 ODI World Cup semi -finals – India defeated New Zealand and won for the first time in the knockout match.
Although India defeated New Zealand in the 2023 World Cup semi -finals, the history of knockout matches against Kiwi team has not been in India’s favor.
Who will dominate the finals?
India will have high expectations from their spinners. Ravindra Jadeja, Akshar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakraborty can give an edge to the team. On the other hand, New Zealand’s fast bowling looks strong. The trio of Kyle Jamison, Matte Henry and William O’Rurke can challenge any batting order. In addition, New Zealand has a great spinner as Mitchell Santner, while Michael Bracewell and Glenn Philips can also prove useful in spin bowling.
Will India change history?
India defeated New Zealand in the league stage, but the final will be a different match. If India has to win the title, then they will have to take the field with their best performance. On the other hand, New Zealand will be in the process of giving India another blow on the basis of its knockout experience.