Sun Mar 09 09:30:00 UTC 2025: ## India and New Zealand to Clash in Champions Trophy 2025 Final
**Dubai, UAE:** The Champions Trophy 2025 final will be a thrilling encounter between India and New Zealand, set to take place on March 9th at the Dubai Cricket International Stadium. The match will also see the awarding of prestigious prizes to the tournament’s top performers. The “Golden Bat” will be awarded to the highest run-scorer, while the “Golden Ball” goes to the leading wicket-taker.
The race for the Golden Bat is incredibly tight. England’s Ben Duckett currently leads with 227 runs from three matches, despite England’s early tournament exit. However, New Zealand’s Rachin Ravindra is hot on his heels with 226 runs, and still has the final to potentially surpass Duckett. India’s Virat Kohli (217 runs) and Shreyas Iyer (195 runs) remain strong contenders, along with Kane Williamson (191 runs).
The Golden Ball race is equally competitive. New Zealand’s Matt Henry currently leads with 10 wickets from four matches, but his participation in the final is uncertain due to a semi-final injury. India’s Mohammed Shami (8 wickets) and Varun Chakravarthy (7 wickets from two matches) are strong challengers for the award.
The final promises to be a spectacular showdown, with the added excitement of witnessing which players will claim these coveted awards.
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