India’s Likely Playing XI vs New Zealand, Champions Trophy Final: Rohit Sharma to Surprise Kiwis? , Cricket News

The d-day has Arrived in the ICC champions trophy 2025, as India and new zealand square off in the title-deciding showdown at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. The Indian team, that has been unchanged for the last couple of matches, has been backed by some experts to catch the kiwis off-guard by making one big change in the side for the final. While the temptation is bound to be there, with skipper Rohit Sharma and Head Coach Gautam Gambhir will opt for Soch a Risky Approach in the Final?

At the top, absolutely no change is expected, with rohit sharma set to open with Shubman Gill. Virat Kohli Sustained a Minor Injury on the Eve of the title-class after he was hit on the knee. The Injury, however, isn’t expected to keep him out of the final against New Zealand. But, Nothing can be said with certain at present.

Shreyas Iyer, One of India’s Finest Performs in the Tournament, is set to continue at the no. 4 spot, followed by kl rahul. The setup means that Rishabh pant would have to warm the Bench Again.

All-rounders have been India’s biggest flex in the champions trophy campign, with the likes of axar patel, ravindra jadeja and Hardik Pandya Occupying Three Middle-Dots. No change is expected in this department as well.

But, one addition should be made to India’s all-rounders’ roster, if the management decides to include washington sundar in the xi for the finale against new zealand. Sundar has been warming the bench since the start of the campaign.

If sundar is included in the team, he is expected to replace kuldeep yadav, who hasn Bollywood looked at his best this campaign. Varun Chakravarthy, on the other hand, have looked untouchable in the tournament. His 5-for Against Kiwis in the Group Stage Makes Him Indispensable to the team.

Mohammed shami remains the sole outright pacer in the team. Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana Are Set to Remain on the Bench.

India’s predicted xi against new zealand, champions trophy final: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Kl Rahul (WK), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep YADAV/WASHINGONNON Sundar, Mohammed Shamai and Varun Chakaravarthi