New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner highlighted on the importance of toss in India vs New Zealand final in Champions Trophy 2025. The Black Caps secured their position in the final after defeating South Africa by 50 runs. When he was asked about the upcoming match and he emphasized on winning the toss and recalled how New Zealand managed to put India under pressure but ultimately fell short while chasing the target of 250.
Mitchell Santner On The Importance Of Toss
“It’s a pretty good feeling, today we were challenged by a good side, we will head to Dubai where we already faced India earlier. We will rest and will go again. We kind of obviously had a look at them, they had a look at us. But you kind of take out, what thing has worked and what hasn’t worked. I think boys bowled extremely well to chip three out at the top. Yeah and obviously winning the toss might be nice as well,” said Santner said in the post-match presentation.
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India Vs New Zealand In ICC Events
History has always favoured New Zealand in ICC tournaments against India as they defeated India in 2000 ICC Champions Trophy and then in World Test Championship in 2021. As the two teams prepare for another high-stakes clash, the Kiwis will be aiming to maintain their dominance, while India will be determined to break the pattern.
Rohit Sharma’s Toss Struggle
Indian skipper Rohit Sharma still has not won a single toss in the event, it also means that he has lost 11th consecutive toss. All eyes will be on Rohit whether he’ll be able to break the curse or will still stay trapped in it.
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The final between India and New Zealand will be played on March 9, Sunday at Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
