They either prioritise batting depth and end up relying heavily on part-timers, or pick the best possible bowling attack and end up with a long tail. India and New Zealand are easily the two most complete teams of the Champions Trophy 2025.

Kane Williamson is too long in the tooth to get dragged into the debate over India getting to play the Champions Trophy final in Dubai and the batter is focused only on the chance of New Zealand grabbing silverware after reaching the title-decider.

South Africa have taken an 18-hour stopover in Dubai between matches in Pakistan in their stride and used the opportunity to "get out and walk and have some nice steak" between the end of the Champions Trophy group stage and their semi-final against New Zealand on Wednesday.

New Zealand face India in the Champions in Dubai - follow live cricket scores, text updates, in-play video clips and radio commentary

New Zealand face India in the Champions in Dubai - follow live cricket scores, text updates, in-play video clips and radio commentary

New Zealand face India in the Champions in Dubai - follow live cricket scores, text updates, in-play video clips and radio commentary

New Zealand face India in the Champions in Dubai - follow live cricket scores, text updates, in-play video clips and radio commentary

The ICC Champions Trophy has reached its conclusion and on Sunday, March 9 India faces New Zealand in the final at Dubai International Stadium in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. India dispatched of Australia in the semifinals,

India's Virat Kohli plays a shot during the ICC Champions Trophy semifinal cricket match between India and Australia at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Tuesday, March 4,

New Zealand bat first against India the final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Dubai. Leading New Zealand bowler Matt Henry misses the match due to injury.

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner says mid-match communications and adaptability regarding the pitch in Sunday’s Champions Trophy final against India could be key to success. The final in Dubai will decide the winner of the eight-nation tournament played in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates.

India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak blasts back at assertion that India’s Champions Trophy hopes boosted by Dubai venue.