Kuldeep Out, Harshit In? Possible India XI Revealed
India predicted playing XI for IND vs NZ CT 2025 Final: The Champions Trophy 2025 final between India and New Zealand is set to take place on Sunday (March 9) at Dubai International Stadium.
India enters IND vs NZ CT 2025 final undefeated after four consecutive wins, while New Zealand has secured three wins and one loss (vs India). With the title on the line, Rohit Sharma may consider a key change in India’s playing XI.
Opening combination remains unchanged
Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill will continue as India’s openers. Rohit has been providing aggressive starts, while Gill has played the anchor role. Given their consistent performances in the tournament, India is unlikely to tinker with the opening pair.
Solid middle order
Virat Kohli will hold the crucial No. 3 position and is in top form heading into the final. Shreyas Iyer is expected to bat at No. 4, providing stability. The lower middle order will feature KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, and Ravindra Jadeja, ensuring a blend of power-hitting and all-round ability.
A likely change in bowling attack
A possible change in the bowling unit could see Kuldeep Yadav making way for Harshit Rana. Rana was impressive against Pakistan, picking up three wickets, and his extra pace could be valuable on the Dubai surface.
Varun Chakravarthy will lead the spin attack alongside Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel. Mohammed Shami and Hardik Pandya will be India’s frontline pacers.
India’s Probable Playing XI: Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Varun Chakravarthy, Mohammed Shami, Harshit Rana.
New Zealand’s Probable XI: Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Tom Latham(wk), Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner(c), Kyle Jamieson, William ORourke, Matt Henry/Nathan Smith.
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