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
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.