The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final between India and South Africa/New Zealand in Dubai on March 9. Watch live on JioHotstar
Tickets for the Final Match sold out in just a couple of hours
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final match will be hosted in Dubai instead of Pakistan, in a move that reflects a diplomatic compromise between India and Pakistan. This decision ensures the tournament concludes at one of cricket’s most iconic venues, adding even more excitement to the highly anticipated showdown.
The Virat Kohli Phenomenon
India sauntered into the ICC Champions Trophy Final after it successfully chased the target of 265 runs set by the Australian team in the semi finals. The 84 runs off 98 balls by Virat Kohli that invariably is the highlight of Indian innings. This knock took Virat’s ICC ranking to the fourth position.
Ab De Villiers on his podcast said – “Virat Kohli now playing his Best Cricket of life once again. You see his eyes yesterday, that hunger is there. I have seen those eyes before in his Best times, I think he’s playing his best again. And I can’t see any reason why He will not play 2027 WC“.
Well, there’s still two years to know that. But, definitely all eyes will be on Kohli during the final match of ICC World Championship.
When and Where is the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Final?
The final match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will take place at the iconic Dubai International Stadium on March 9, 2025, starting at 2:30 PM IST (14:00 PST). The match promises to be an exhilarating showdown, with fans eagerly awaiting to see which team will lift the prestigious trophy.
Where to Watch the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Final in India?
Star Sports is the official broadcast partner in India hence fans can watch the final on Star Sports Network
JioHotstar will provide live streaming of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final. The game can be viewed on the JioHotstar app and website, ensuring fans do not miss any of the action.
Confirmed Sponsors for ICC Champions Trophy 2025
The Champions Trophy 2025 has secured a range of high-profile sponsors, including:
- Title Sponsor: IDFC First Bank
- Lead Sponsor: Dream11
- Kit Sponsor: Adidas & SBI Life: Agne Liye. Apna Ke Liye
- Official Partners: Campa, Atomberg
- Official Broadcaster: Sports 18
- Official Digital Streaming Partner: JioCinema
- Additionally, Indira IVF and LIC Housing Finance will feature as associate sponsors on DD Sports.
Who Will India Face in the Final?
As India celebrates their semifinal win, all eyes were on South Africa vs. New Zealand semifinal. New Zealand won over South Africa by 50 runs despite a smashing century of David Miller, and India will face New Zealand in the final.
David Miller did seem to have complained of having travelled from Lahore for the Semi Final, and it is the same for New Zealand – that they have to travel back to Dubai for the Finals. Will that be a disadvantage or is the team battle ready with their practice and strategy will be there for all to watch.
Team India Final Squad For Champions Trophy 2025
Team Squad:
- Rohit Sharma (c), batter
- Shubman Gill (vc), batter
- Shreyas Iyer, batter
- K L Rahul (wk), batter
- Virat Kohli, batter
- Axar Patel, All Rounder
- Washington Sundar, All Rounder
- Ravindra Jadeja, All Rounder
- Hardik Pandya, All Rounder
- Rishabh Pant (wk), Wicket Keeper
- Harshit Rana, Bowler
- Arshdeep Singh, Bowler
- Kuldeep Yadav, Bowler
- Varun Chakaravarthy, Bowler
- Mohammad Shami, Bowler
The final is expected to be an exciting contest that could go down to the wire. Fans from around the world will be watching closely to see who will emerge victorious in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
Earlier Wins for India
India jointly won the ICC Championship trophy along with Sri Lanka in the year 2002 when rains played spoilsport.
India clocked an exciting win against England in the finals and clinched the ICC Champions Trophy in the year 2013 under the captaincy of MS Dhoni.
If India wins against New Zealand on March 9, 2025 – it will be the third Champions Trophy that Indian team will be holding aloft.
Ticket Sold Out
Ticket sales for the ICC Champions Trophy final match opened on March 5, 2025, and within couple of hours they were sold out.
