In their two meetings in the final of an International Cricket Council (ICC) tournament, New Zealand got the better of India; but the current brand of white-ball cricket India have been playing under Rohit Sharma's captaincy is at a different level. However, former India opener Aakash Chopra warns that the "process-driven" Kiwis always manage to present a stiff challenge, which could happen in the Champions Trophy final as well on Sunday in Dubai.
In 2000 and 2021, New Zealand defeated India in the finals of the Champions Trophy (then known as ICC KnockOut) and World Test Championship, respectively. With that track record, the Kiwis will fancy their chances of a hat-trick; but the Indian team will be keen to win the fourth ICC title for their stalwarts Rohit and Virat Kohli.
