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India is taking on New Zealand in the final match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday.
After winning the toss, New Zealand has opted to bat first. Let's have a look at the highest successful run chases in the stadium.
Historic ODI Records at Dubai
Sri Lanka holds the record for the highest successful ODI chase at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, having chased 285 runs against Pakistan in 2013. This remains the only 280+ chase at the venue. The stadium has seen only three successful 250+ chases in ODIs, with India’s 244/4 against Pakistan (2025) ranking fifth.
ICC Knockout Context
India’s 265 chase against Australia (2025) equalled their highest successful chase in Champions Trophy history, matching their 2017 semi-final effort against Bangladesh. Globally, New Zealand’s 298 (DLS-adjusted) in the 2015 World Cup remains the highest ICC knockout chase .
India’s Notable Chases in Dubai
India successfully chased 265 runs against Australia in the 2025 Champions Trophy semi-final, marking their highest ODI chase at the venue. Earlier in the same tournament, they chased 242 against Pakistan, powered by Virat Kohli’s ton. India’s success here contrasts with the stadium’s reputation for favoring bowlers, particularly spinners.
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Pitch Dynamics and Challenges
The Dubai pitch during the 2025 Champions Trophy favored spinners, making run-chases difficult. Teams batting first averaged 143 in T20Is and 242 in ODIs at this venue . Despite these challenges, India’s 265 chase against Australia demonstrated adaptability to slow conditions.
Virat Kohli’s Chase Mastery
Virat Kohli has been pivotal in India’s recent Dubai chases. His 51st ODI century (100* off 111 balls) against Pakistan (2025) included a 114-run partnership with Shreyas Iyer. Against Australia in the semi-final, his 84 off 94 balls laid the foundation for India’s 265 chase. Kohli holds records for most centuries while chasing in ODIs (28), surpassing Sachin Tendulkar’s 17.