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India vs. New Zealand, final in Dubai, March 09, 2025;
India;
New Zealand
Posted on: March 10 2025
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New Zealand fought bravely against the favorite India tournaments, but in the end, the quality and depth of India proved to be insurmountable. With this victory, India expanded their undefeated course to two consecutive ICC tournaments, now holding two of the four large ICC trophies, and ended as runners -up in the other two. Their recent sovereignty is highlighted by an incredible record that wins 22 of their last 23 full -length games at ICC events.
A critical ejection and a provocative step
In a worn step that made the score difficult, India spreads took control After the offensive start of New Zealand. After finally winning an ejection after losing 15 straight to Odis, India saw New Zealand rolling in 69/1 in Powerplay. However, the Indian rotation quartet, even on a surface that offers the minimum shift to Dubai during this tournament, drowned the scoring. Bowling combined 38 overs, the spreads admitted just 144 runs, and got five wicked. A late boom by Michael Bracewell (53 outside 40) helped New Zealand set a competitive goal.
India Chase: A Depth and Sand Test
India began their response in a similar way, competing on 64/0 in Powerplay. The inaugural couple Rohit Sharma (76) and Shubman Gill (66) put a strong stop 105, but New Zealand continued to move away. With a step offer increased a turn -2 points in the first entries and 3.4 in the second -New Zealand the Zealand spreads kept the competition alive. They pushed 35 overs, admitting 152 runs and taking five wicked.
Despite India’s sovereignty, it failed to stay until the end. Each player contributed, but after the dismissal of Kohli’s early dismissal and the dismissal of Rohit after a cool blow, New Zealand felt an opportunity. However, India’s enormous depth in batting prevailed. Kl Rahul (32*) and Ravindra Jadeja (29*) calmly directed India’s house with one to exchange four wicked wicked in hand.
The fiery start of New Zealand and India’s sovereignty
New Zealand came with limited rotation options, while India owned a arsenal that fits perfectly into the conditions. Rachin Ravindra, the top scorer in the tournament, played an excellent 37 out of 29, fully exploiting the new ball. However, India world -class spreads dictate the terms as soon as they are installed.
Varun Chakravarthy cheated Will Young with drifting before trapping him. Kuldeep Yadav then gave two wickers to change the game, removing Ravindra with a misleading mistake and later rejecting Kane Williamson with a ball that sank abruptly to cause a return catch.
Since 75/3, New Zealand looked at Tom Latham and Daryl Mitchell for stability. However, the relentless pressure forced Latham to take the risk against the ever-accurate Jadeja (10-0-30-1), only to trap LBW. India popped a second time a second -plain bullet for the second time this tournament, limiting New Zealand’s scoring options. Mitchell fought hard, marking a sluggish fifty before falling into a smarter slower tradition than Mohammed Shami.
Bracewell provided the final bloom, hitting three and two six to give New Zealand a respectable whole, though he still felt under the exchange rate.
The chase: drama and durability
Rohit Sharma put the tone early, taking the fast bowlers. But New Zealand struck back, with Glenn Phillips pulling a stunning catch with one hand to reject Gill. Bracewell then removed Kohli for just one, suddenly stopping India’s early dynamics.
Rohit tried to rebuild, but after a period of tight bowling, he was stuck trying to attack Ravindra. Shreyas Iyer and Axar Patel stabilized the Innings with a kiosk 61, but Iyer’s intense entries saw him get multiple reprieves before finally falling to the 39th.
With 67 it needed 68 balls, India still had enough fire force. Confident that in their deep line, they continued to play their plans. Kl Rahul’s calm presence secured There were no last -minute jitters, while Jadeja provided the final touch. Even a delayed blow – Hardik Pandya’s dismissal on a sharp bouncer by Kyle Jamieson – could not derail India’s course in victory.
A final
In a short tournament in close competitions, this final gave the fans of excitement. While India had more resources that fit the conditions, the ejection instantly put the field. However, New Zealand’s efforts were not enough against India’s relentless skill and depth.
With this triumph, India continues to cement as a modern cricket factory, highlighting not only individual splendor, but a complete team effort that made them defeat the team to win the world stage.
