Champions Trophy 2025: 3 Changes India must make to win against New Zealand | CricTracker

India and New Zealand are set to face each other in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on March 9. India enters the final with an unbreakable record, having won all their games. Their semi-final victory showcased their depth in the batting unit in the chase of the 265-run target set by Australia.

New Zealand, known for their fluidity, made their spot in the final by defeating South Africa by 50 runs in the semi-final. Their persistent performances have earned them a position in their fifth ICC global event final in the past decade.

Both teams build strong line-ups, with the Men in Blue’s exposure in Dubai and recent dominance giving them a slight edge. Nevertheless, the BlackCaps’ tactical brilliance and versatility make them formidable opponents. Cricket enthusiasts worldwide highly anticipate an exciting contest as these two cricketing powerhouses look forward to lifting the trophy.

Here are 3 changes India might make in Champions Trophy 2025 final vs New Zealand

3. Arshdeep Singh to replace Kuldeep Yadav

This can be surprising move as Arshdeep Singh, a left arm pacer could replace Kuldeep Yadav for the Champions Trophy final, Because of the varying pitch conditions and to bring a team balance, this switch can add a variety in India’s bowling attack. Arshdeep’s swing and death-over ability could turn out to be a crucial one in the finals. The pacer hasn’t gotten a single game so far in the tournament, while Kuldeep hasn’t been as effective as others. As a result, the Guna-born may just get the green signal over the Uttar Pradesh spinner.