Champions Trophy 2025 Final: India vs New Zealand- Head-to-Head Stats, Records & Knockout History

A look at the India vs New Zealand rivalry, past encounters in ICC tournaments, and key stats ahead of the Champions Trophy 2025 final.

March 9, 2025: The stage is set for an epic showdown as India takes on New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday, March 9. India is chasing its third Champions Trophy title, having previously won in 2002 and 2013, while New Zealand seeks to replicate its 2000 triumph when they last lifted the coveted trophy.

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This is India’s third consecutive Champions Trophy final appearance, with redemption on their mind after the 2017 defeat against Pakistan. Meanwhile, New Zealand, known for their big-game performances, aims to capitalize on their strong ICC knockout record.

Ahead of the high-stakes clash, let’s take a look at the India vs New Zealand head-to-head stats, ICC encounters, and past knockout battles.

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India vs New Zealand: Overall Head-to-Head in ODIs

• Matches Played: 119
• India Wins: 61
• New Zealand Wins: 50
• Tied: 1
• No Result: 7

India holds a slight edge over New Zealand in ODIs, winning 61 out of 119 encounters. However, the Blackcaps have often risen to the occasion in major tournaments.

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India vs New Zealand: Head-to-Head in ICC Events

• Matches Played: 12
• India Wins: 6
• New Zealand Wins: 6

Both teams are evenly matched in ICC tournaments, with six wins each across 10 World Cup matches and two Champions Trophy games.

India vs New Zealand: ICC Knockout Matches

New Zealand has dominated India in ICC knockout encounters, winning three out of four major clashes.

• 2000 Champions Trophy Final – 🇳🇿 New Zealand won 🏆
• 2019 World Cup Semifinal – 🇳🇿 New Zealand won 🏆
• 2021 World Test Championship Final – 🇳🇿 New Zealand won 🏆
• 2023 World Cup Semifinal – 🇮🇳 India won 🏆

With momentum on their side, India will be eager to break New Zealand’s stronghold in ICC knockouts and clinch the Champions Trophy title.

Road to the Final

📌 India’s Performance:

• Group Stage: Undefeated (3-0), including a 44-run win over New Zealand
• Semi-final: Defeated Australia by 4 wickets

📌 New Zealand’s Performance:

• Group Stage: 2-1, only loss against India
• Semi-final: Defeated South Africa convincingly

With form, history, and high stakes on the line, the final promises to be a thrilling battle between two world-class teams.

🏆 Will India lift their third Champions Trophy, or will New Zealand add another ICC title to their cabinet?

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