India will face New Zealand in the 2025 Champions Trophy final at the Dubai International Stadium on March 9. Both teams took different routes to the final, with India's strong spin attack and reliable top order being key. The Dubai pitch favours spinners, promising a low-scoring match, with 270-280 being a competitive total.
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