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India vs New Zealand – Match Officials Announced for ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Final

The ICC has confirmed the officiating team for the high-stakes final in Dubai, where India and New Zealand will battle for the prestigious Champions Trophy title.

ICC Announces Match Officials for Champions Trophy 2025 Final

Dubai [UAE], March 6 – The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially announced the match officials for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final, where India will take on New Zealand at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday.

This marks the second time these two teams will face each other in a Champions Trophy final, with their last encounter dating back to 2000, when New Zealand claimed their first-ever ICC trophy.


Match Officials for the Final

The ICC has appointed an elite panel of umpires and match referees for this highly anticipated clash:

  • On-field Umpires: Paul Reiffel & Richard Illingworth
  • Third Umpire: Joel Wilson
  • Fourth Umpire: Kumar Dharmasena
  • Match Referee: Ranjan Madugalle

Paul Reiffel recently officiated the New Zealand vs South Africa semi-final in Lahore, while Richard Illingworth was involved in India’s semi-final victory against Australia in Dubai.

Illingworth, a four-time ICC Umpire of the Year, brings extensive experience to the final, having officiated in:

  • The ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 final
  • The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 final
  • The Group A match between India and New Zealand, where India won by 44 runs

Road to the Final: How India & New Zealand Made It

  • India’s journey to the final
    • Defeated Australia by four wickets in an intense semi-final clash.
    • Have been unbeaten throughout the tournament, showcasing dominant performances.
  • New Zealand’s journey to the final
    • Overpowered South Africa by 50 runs in a high-scoring semi-final.
    • Seek redemption after their narrow losses in recent ICC knockout matches.

With both teams in red-hot form, the final showdown promises to be a battle of skill, strategy, and nerves.


Match Details

  • Fixture: India vs New Zealand – ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Final
  • Venue: Dubai International Stadium
  • Time: 1:00 PM GST

As India aims for their third Champions Trophy title and New Zealand looks to repeat their 2000 triumph, cricket fans worldwide are in for a thrilling finale in Dubai!


Tags: ICC Champions Trophy 2025, India vs New Zealand, Cricket Final, ICC Match Officials, Paul Reiffel, Richard Illingworth, Ranjan Madugalle, Dubai International Stadium, Cricket Umpires, ICC Cricket

This post was published on March 6, 2025 9:51 pm

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