New Delhi: The final match of ICC Champions Trophy 2025 has been decided. In this much awaited match India and New Zealand Will be face to face. Both teams Dubai International Cricket Stadium on 9 March Will clash in In the league stage, these two teams have already come face to face, where Team India recorded a spectacular victoryThis time too, the Indian team will field with the intention of winning the title, but the challenge of the final match will be different.
Can Villain become rain in the final?
During the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, the weather patterns have affected the game many times. Two league matches of tournament were canceled due to rainWhich also affected the points table. However, the weather supported during the semi -final matches and the matches were completed without any interruption.
Now there is a question in the minds of fans that What will happen if it rains on the day of the final match? Good news is that There is no possibility of rain in Dubai on 9 MarchAccording to Weather reports, the weather will be clear on the final day and cricket lovers will get a chance to watch the full match.
If it rains, who will be the champion?
The ICC has made special provisions for the final match this time:
- Reserve Day:
- If the match is not completed due to rain on 9 March March 10 is placed as Reserve Day,
- DLS Method:
- If the match remains incomplete due to rain, but some overs have been played, then Duckworth-Louis Rules The winner will be decided on the basis of.
- In case of not being able to match:
- If The final match cannot be completed on any daySo Both teams can be declared joint winnersAs happened in 2002.
Current form of India and New Zealand
India has so far in this tournament Has made it to the finals while being invincibleAt the same time, New Zealand has suffered defeat in a match. Both teams are performing brilliantly, causing the final match to be very exciting.
Was Reserve Day in the semi -finals too?
The ICC did not provide the provision of Reserve Day for the semi -final matches. If it rains in the semi -finals The top of the points table is qualified for the final,
2002 Champions Trophy Final – When rain becomes villain
ICC Champions Trophy starts In 1998, ICC Nockouts took placeIn the 2002 edition India and Sri Lanka reached the finalsBut the match could not be completed for two days due to rain. As a result, Both teams were declared joint winners,
This time cricket lovers will expect that The final should be completed without any hindrance and a clear winner came outNow it will be interesting to see whether India is again able to win the Champions Trophy title or is successful in creating New Zealand history.
