The stage is set for an electrifying showdown as India takes on New Zealand in the final of the Champions Trophy 2025. The Black Caps secured their place in the summit clash by defeating South Africa by 50 runs in the second semifinal at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, on March 5.

New Zealand’s dominant win was powered by stunning centuries from Rachin Ravindra (108) and Kane Williamson (102), leading them to a formidable 362/6 in 50 overs. In response, despite David Miller’s valiant century, South Africa could only muster 312/9 in 50 overs.

With this victory, New Zealand will now seek revenge against India, who had beaten them in their Group A encounter. The final is scheduled for Sunday, March 9, and promises to be a thrilling contest.

India vs New Zealand in ICC Finals: A Look Back

Ahead of the highly anticipated Champions Trophy 2025 final, let's revisit India’s past encounters with New Zealand in ICC finals and other key knockout matches.

2000 Champions Trophy Final – New Zealand Stuns India

Date: October 15, 2000
Venue: Gymkhana Club Ground, Nairobi

• Result: New Zealand won by 4 wickets
• India’s Score: 264/6 (50 overs)
• New Zealand’s Score: 265/6 (49.4 overs)

This was the first-ever ICC final between India and New Zealand, and the Kiwis emerged victorious. After being put to bat first, Sourav Ganguly’s brilliant 117 and Sachin Tendulkar’s 69 helped India post 264/6.

However, despite a shaky start, Chris Cairns’ unbeaten 102 off 113 balls led New Zealand to a stunning four-wicket win, crushing India's title hopes.

2021 World Test Championship Final – Kiwis Outplay India

Date: June 18-23, 2021
Venue: The Rose Bowl, Southampton

• Result: New Zealand won by 8 wickets
• India’s 1st Innings: 217 all out
• New Zealand’s 1st Innings: 249 all out
• India’s 2nd Innings: 170 all out
• New Zealand’s 2nd Innings: 140/2

Under Virat Kohli’s captaincy, India suffered a shocking 8-wicket defeat in the inaugural World Test Championship final. Kyle Jamieson’s lethal spell (5/31) wrecked India's first innings, while the batters failed to recover in the second, folding for just 170 runs.

Chasing 139 in the fourth innings, Kane Williamson (52) and Ross Taylor (47)** guided New Zealand to a historic win, securing their first ICC Test Championship title.

India vs New Zealand in ODI World Cup Knockouts

India and New Zealand have faced each other twice in ODI World Cup semifinals, sharing one victory each.

2019 ODI World Cup Semifinal – India’s Heartbreak

Date: July 9-10, 2019
Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester

• Result: New Zealand won by 18 runs
• New Zealand’s Score: 239/8 (50 overs)
• India’s Score: 221 all out (49.3 overs)

New Zealand shattered India’s World Cup dreams in 2019, as Matt Henry and Trent Boult ripped through India’s top order, reducing them to 5/3. Despite a fighting 77 from Ravindra Jadeja, India fell 18 runs short, marking a painful exit.

2023 ODI World Cup Semifinal – India’s Redemption

Date: November 15, 2023
Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

• Result: India won by 70 runs
• India’s Score: 397/4 (50 overs)
• New Zealand’s Score: 327 all out (48.5 overs)

India avenged their 2019 loss in style, crushing the Kiwis by 70 runs in the 2023 ODI World Cup semifinal. Virat Kohli’s record-breaking 117, Shreyas Iyer’s explosive 105, and Shubman Gill’s 80 led India to a massive 397/4*.

Despite Daryl Mitchell’s fighting 134, Mohammed Shami’s 7/57 dismantled New Zealand’s chase, securing India’s place in the final.

Will India Finally Break Their ICC Final Jinx?

India has struggled in ICC finals in recent years, losing multiple summit clashes, including the 2021 WTC final (vs NZ), 2023 WTC final (vs Australia), and 2023 ODI World Cup final (vs Australia).

With a star-studded lineup and momentum on their side, can Rohit Sharma’s India finally claim the Champions Trophy? Or will Kane Williamson’s New Zealand repeat history and add another ICC title to their name?

The answer awaits on March 9!