Champions Trophy 2025 final: The biggest New Zealand threat that may bother India

India will lock horns with New Zealand in the final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on March 9.

According to former India all-rounder  Sanjay Bangar, Kiwi all-rounder Rachin Ravindra will be the biggest threat for Team India in the title clash.

The 25-year-old has hit five tons in the fifty-over format, all of which have come in the ICC tournaments- three in the 2023 ODI World Cup and two in the Champions Trophy.

No specific weakness

Bangar warned India about Rachin by saying that he doesn't have any specific weakness.

"India will have to be ready for Rachin as despite trying to find out, you can’t find a weakness in him. All you can do is to bowl wide of the off-stump," said Bangar.

"New Zealand are a team that can challenge India as they have quality players who are in form. It is 60-40 in favour of India, but the advantage is not big as New Zealand will prepare for every situation and they are one team, who comes up with several plans," he added.

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Notably, New Zealand booked their place in the final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 after defeating South Africa by 50 runs in Lahore. Meanwhile, India entered the summitt clash after beating formidable Australia in the first semifinal in a convincing manner.

India are currently in a dream run and they have been so far remained unbeaten in the mega event.