India National Cricket Team Vs New Zealand National Cricket Team Match Scorecard

April 21, 2025 By James Collins No Comments 6 minutes

The curtain is lifted on an electrifying battle in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final between India and New Zealand, two of the most persistent and competitive teams. The two teams, while not necessarily bitter rivals by tradition, share a reputation for fierily intense determination and competitiveness on the pitch. India approaches the final with the burden of a billion expectations on their shoulders, while New Zealand, the quiet giants, are ready to play spoiler with their signature calmness and cutting-edge tactical acumen.

India was flawless throughout, showcasing impressive wins against Bangladesh, Pakistan, and New Zealand in the group stages, before dominating Australia in the semifinal to find their way to the final.

While this has been going on, New Zealand proceeded through the tournament with some relaxed victories—first over Pakistan in Karachi, then over Bangladesh in Rawalpindi. Having fought a tough battle against India in Dubai, they journeyed back to Pakistan for the second semifinal, where they beat South Africa in Lahore.

This has been a journey of skill, endurance, and persistence in the chase for glory, setting the stage for an action-packed finale. Also, India played all their games in the 2025 championship in Dubai after the Indian government refused permission for their team’s visit to the scheduled host nation, Pakistan, due to safety reasons.

A Glimpse of The Past Victories 

India’s win was their 23rd in 24 games at the past three men’s ICC events since 2023, and their sole defeat was against Australia in the 2023 Cricket World Cup final.

Both teams have a noteworthy record of achievement throughout. India claimed the title in 2013 and was Pakistan’s runner-up in 2017. They also tied with Sri Lanka in 2002 after a rain-hit two-day final.

New Zealand won the only limited over ICC title in 2000 when they took the Champions Trophy (previously known as the ICC Knockout Trophy) by defeating India in Nairobi, Kenya. 

Let’s head out and check out the India National Cricket Team Vs New Zealand National Cricket Team match scorecard. 

Finale Match Details

India’s Solid Lineup

India has been blazing, with the top order spearheaded by Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill, setting the foundation with comfortable starts. Virat Kohli, as the master chaser that he is, remains in his element in pressure situations, and the middle order has been pumping along with Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Axar Patel, and Hardik Pandya all chipping in when the chips are down.

The real strength, however, lies in their bowling attack—Varun Chakravarthy’s mystery spin, Mohammed Shami’s fiery pace, and Ravindra Jadeja’s all-round brilliance have made India a formidable force. Despite missing Jasprit Bumrah, their bowlers have stepped up in his absence, proving that they’re capable of handling any challenge. 

New Zealand’s Quiet Power

Conversely, New Zealand is well accustomed to big moments, having kept raising their game in ICC tournaments. Rachin Ravindra has been the find of the tournament, with his all-round show and two scintillating centuries. Kane Williamson keeps showing the world why he’s one of the greatest cricketers of this era.

Mitchell Santner has been great as captain, making contributions with bat and ball alike, while Matt Henry has been an absolute exposure in the bowling sense, leading the wicket charts. With Glenn Phillips and Daryl Mitchell strengthening their batting and bowling lineups, New Zealand is a strong, potent team. 

An Even Contest: India vs New Zealand

As the two teams move ahead, the similarity between them is startling—both are well-rounded in all cases, ranging from excellent top-order batsmen to solid middle-order warriors and powerful bowling lineups. The pitch, which has been tricky and low-scoring, put the batters’ patience and flexibility to the test, so the match was more a test of brains than brawn.

India, who have all their matches in Dubai, might have an edge in terms of the conditions, but New Zealand’s pressure handling is unmatchable.

A War of Histories and Records

In this encounter, India seeks to end their 50-over drought in ICC tournaments, while New Zealand hopes to win their third ICC title, following their World Test Championship victory in 2021 and Champions Trophy victory in 2000, both against India. This game is not a final; it’s a battle of histories, a collision of cricket philosophies, and a fight for dominance.

Who Is in The Squad? The Power Packed Teams of The Final Show 

Bharti Eleven:

• Rohit Sharma (c) – Captain and Opening Batter
• Shubman Gill – Opening Batter
• Virat Kohli – Top-Order Batter
• Shreyas Iyer – Middle-Order Batter
• Axar Patel – All-Rounder
• KL Rahul (wk) – Wicketkeeper-Batter
• Hardik Pandya – All-Rounder
• Ravindra Jadeja – All-Rounder
• Mohammad Shami – Fast Bowler
• Kuldeep Yadav – Spinner
• Varun Chakaravarthy – Spinner

The Black Cap Squad:

• Will Young – Opening Batter
• Rachin Ravindra – Top-Order Batter
• Kane Williamson (c) – Captain and Middle-Order Batter
• Daryl Mitchell – Middle-Order Batter
• Tom Latham (wk) – Wicketkeeper-Batter
• Glenn Phillips – Top-Order Batter
• Michael Bracewell – All-Rounder
• Mitchell Santner – All-Rounder
• Nathan Smith – Bowler
• Kyle Jamieson – Fast Bowler
• Will O’Rourke – Bowler

Key performers from Indian Squad

• Rohit Sharma top-scored with 76 off 83 balls, including 7 fours and 3 sixes, before being stumped by Tom Latham off Rachin Ravindra.
• Shubman Gill made 31 off 50 balls with no boundaries, falling to Mitchell Santner after a catch by Glenn Phillips.
• Virat Kohli was dismissed for a single run (1 off 2 balls) by Michael Bracewell, LBW.
• Shreyas Iyer contributed 48 off 62 balls, hitting 2 fours and 2 sixes, before being caught by Rachin Ravindra off Santner.
• Axar Patel added 29 off 40 balls, including 1 four and 1 six, before being caught by Will O’Rourke off Bracewell.
• KL Rahul remained not out on 34 off 33 balls, hitting 1 four and 1 six.
• Hardik Pandya was dismissed for 18 off 18 balls, caught by Santner off Kyle Jamieson.
• Ravindra Jadeja ended not out on 9 off 6 balls, with 1 four.

The fall of wickets occurred at 1-105, 2-106, 3-122, 4-183, 5-203, and 6-241.

Excellent Deliveries from The Bowlers 

• Kyle Jamieson took 1 wicket for 24 runs in 5 overs.
• Mitchell Santner claimed 2 wickets for 46 runs in 10 overs.
• Rachin Ravindra took 1 wicket for 47 runs in 10 overs.
• Michael Bracewell was the standout bowler, taking 2 wickets for 28 runs in 10 overs.
• Will O’Rourke and Nathan Smith went wicketless, with O’Rourke conceding 56 runs in 7 overs and Smith giving away 22 runs in 2 overs.
• Glenn Phillips bowled 5 overs for 31 runs but did not take a wicket.

India’s total of 254/6 in 49 overs was set at a run rate of 5.18 per over. 

Conclusion 

With that being all, India took the trophy again, leaving behind 6 balls, without any difficulty as they are fierce warriors nourished only to win and not to lose.