The stage is set for a thrilling Champions Trophy 2025 final as India and New Zealand prepare to face off at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. Here’s everything you need to know about the summit clash.
Q: Which teams have qualified for the Champions Trophy 2025 final?
A: India and New Zealand will compete in the final.
Q: Where will the final be played?
A: The final will be held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
Q: How did India and New Zealand reach the final?
A: India defeated Australia in the first semifinal, while New Zealand overcame South Africa in the second.
Q: Why are all of India’s matches being played in Dubai?
A: Due to a ‘hybrid-model’ agreement between the ICC, PCB, and BCCI, all of India’s matches in the tournament, including the semifinal and final, have been scheduled in Dubai.
Q: Where would the final have been played if India hadn’t qualified?
A: If Australia had defeated India in the semifinal, the final would have been held at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
Q: Have other teams raised concerns about India playing all its matches in one venue?
A: Yes, multiple teams have pointed out a possible ‘unfair advantage’ for India, as they haven’t had to travel.
Q: What has India’s Head Coach Gautam Gambhir said about these concerns?
A: Gambhir dismissed the claims, stating that the conditions at the team’s training base are vastly different, ‘180 degree turn’, from those at the stadium.