India vs New Zealand Final Toss Result Today Match, ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Rohit’s IND to bowl first

India vs New Zealand Final Toss Result Today Match, ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Rohit’s IND to bowl first.               India vs New Zealand: Ahead of the toss at today’s IND v NZ final, here’s a look at how India and New Zealand have fared at the toss in Champions Trophy encounters over the years.

Published : Mar 09, 2025 12:17 IST - 1 MIN READ

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  India, the only undefeated team in the tournament, has lost all four tosses in Dubai - its fixed venue in the Champions Trophy. | Photo Credit: ANI

India and New Zealand advanced from Group A and are set to clash again in the final on Sunday after defeating Australia and South Africa, respectively, in the semifinals.

The toss, scheduled for 2 pm, was won by New Zealand, which chose to bat. Here’s a look at how the two teams have fared in coin tosses during their previous Champions Trophy encounters.IND vs NZ Live, Champions Trophy 2025 Final Score: New Zealand wins the toss and opts to bat against India.                                  1. 2000 ICC KnockOut Trophy Final (October 15, 2000, Nairobi)

Toss Winner: New Zealand

Decision: Elected to field

Match Outcome: New Zealand won by four wickets, securing its first major ICC title.

2. 2017 ICC Champions Trophy Warm-up Match (May 28, 2017, London)

Toss Winner: New Zealand

Decision: Elected to bat

Match Outcome: India won by 45 runs (D/L method).                                                                    3. 2025 ICC Champions Trophy (March 02, 2025, Dubai)

Toss Winner: New Zealand

Decision: Elected to bowl

Match Outcome: India won by 44 runs

Brief Takeaways

Preference for chasing in big matches – New Zealand has mostly opted to field first in crucial games (2000 final and 2025 match).

Mixed success with the strategy – It worked in 2000 with a win but backfired in 2025 with a loss.

Exception in a warm-up game – In 2017, they chose to bat but lost, showing no clear advantage in either approach.

India’s success regardless of toss – India won both recent encounters (2017 and 2025) despite New Zealand’s toss calls.