Shoaib Akhtar and Shoaib Malik on Ind vs Nz Champions Trophy 2025 Final: The final match of the Champions Trophy 2025 will be played between India and New Zealand at Dubai International Stadium on 9 March. India has performed brilliantly so far and has been undefeated throughout the tournament. He defeated Australia in the semi -finals to advance to the finals, while New Zealand defeated South Africa to enter the title match. The Indian team is considered a strong contender in the final, but the New Zealand team keeps a good record against India in ICC tournaments.
New Zealand defeated India in all these big matches of the 2000 Champions Trophy, 2019 ODI World Cup and 2021 World Test Championship Finals. In such a situation, they will once again try to make a big upset.
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Shoaib Akhtar and Shoaib Malik advise New Zealand
Former Pakistan cricketers Shoaib Akhtar and Shoaib Malik have given some suggestions for New Zealand regarding the final. Shoaib Akhtar said that New Zealand should not think that they are underdog, but they will have to play with full confidence. He said, “New Zealand should forget that there is a strong team like India. Mitchell Santner is a good captain and has the passion to win the title. He will have to make a strong strategy to stop Indian batting, especially Rohit Sharma, who can play aggressive in the first 10 overs.”
Shoaib Malik said that New Zealand batsmen will have to play patiently and wisely against Indian spinners. Giving the example of Australian batsman Steve Smith, he said that his 73 -run innings in the semi -finals was the best way to neutralize Indian spinners. He said, the biggest strength of India’s batsmen is their ability to rotate the strike. New Zealand will also have to play with this strategy and if a batsman scored 20-30 runs, he should try to convert it into 80-90 or century. ”
Will India create history by winning the trophy?
The Indian team has been Ajay till now and their team seems to be balanced, but it will be a mistake to underestimate New Zealand. The role of spin bowlers will be important in the final. Both teams will go to win. Now it has to be seen whether India retains its winning rhythm or New Zealand makes another big upset.