Discussions about the Champions Trophy final between India and New Zealand are in full swing. Some people are claiming India to benefit from Dubai circumstances, while some are discussing the strong spin attack of Team India. Meanwhile, former Pakistani veteran Wasim Akram has made an important statement. Akram believes that even though the Indian team is familiar with the situation, the pressure will remain on it.
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There will be pressure on India: Wasim Akram
Talking on the cricket show, Wasim Akram said, “New Zealand has also played a match in Dubai, so he will get an idea of the circumstances there. India will be a favorite, but this match will be not 70-30, but 60-40. The pressure of the final is always more on the big team. ”
In addition, Akram praised New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner and compared him to former captain Kane Williamson. He said that both the players are calm and their presence keeps the team’s atmosphere positive.
Will India get the benefit of Dubai?
Under the captaincy of Kane Williamson, New Zealand reached the final of the 2019 World Cup, where he had to face defeat to England. Now the finals of the 2025 Champions Trophy are to be played in Dubai, and India has played all its groups at this ground. Many cricket experts believe that the Indian team will benefit from it.
However, Team India coach Gautam Gambhir has dismissed these claims. Gambhir said, “We play on the pitch we get. We have no information beforehand. Therefore, it would be wrong to say that we are getting the benefit of a particular situation. ”
India has defeated New Zealand by 44 runs in the Group Stage, giving them a psychological lead in the final. However, Team India will have to be cautious in view of New Zealand’s semi -final performance.
