New Zealand bats 1st in Champions Trophy final against India

Mitchell Santner admits New Zealand beaten by "good" India side in Champions Trophy final
New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner was pleased with how things unravelled for them throughout the Champions Trophy even though they lost to India in the final. Santner admitted a "good" side beat the Blackcaps on the day in Dubai.
New Zealand captain Santner proud despite loss in final
New Zealand's Mitchell Santner said the loss to India in the Champions Trophy final on Sunday was a "bittersweet" ending to his first ICC tournament as captain. "I guess it's kind of bittersweet at the end,
New Zealand bats first in Champions Trophy final against India
New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner won the coin toss and chose to bat first against India in the 2025 Champions Trophy final on Sunday. It is the 15th consecutive toss India has lost since the 2023 Cricket World Cup final in November 2023 – the longest such run for any team in one-day internationals.
IND vs NZ: New Zealand's Mitchell Santner on brink of breaking captaincy record in Champions Trophy in final
Mitchell Santner has been an outstanding leader for New Zealand in his first-ever ICC event in charge of the Black Caps and is on the verge of breaking the Champions Trophy record in the final against India.
New Zealand Captain Mitchell Santner Sends Warning To Team India Ahead Of IND vs NZ Champions Trophy 2025 Final, 'Putting India Under Pressure...'
New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner warns Team India ahead of the Champions Trophy 2025 final, emphasizing their past success and intent to put India under pressure in Dubai.
Santner wants New Zealand to keep 'open mind' for Champions Trophy final
New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner said on Saturday mid-match communications and adaptability regarding the pitch in this weekend's Champions Trophy final against India could be key to success. - 'Third time lucky' - India have played four spinners in their last two matches on a sluggish pitch that has aided slow bowlers.
Mitchell Santner reveals New Zealand's plan to tackle Varun Chakravarthy ahead of Champions Trophy final, says, 'it is going to be...'
Santner acknowledged that several New Zealand batsmen have faced Varun in the Indian Premier League. However, he highlighted that they will be studying his bowling videos closely in preparation for the final.
'Incredibly proud' NZ captain Santner sums up his emotions after Champions Trophy defeat to India
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We lost to a better side: Santner
DUBAI: New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner had no qualms in admitting that his team lost to a "better" Indian side in the ...
'That 115kmph arm ball, that got me': Mitchell Santner wary of Varun Chakaravarthy's 'mystery' in IND vs NZ final
New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner is wary of Varun Chakaravarthy's threat ahead of the Champions Trophy final against ...
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Mitchell Santner discloses New Zealand's masterplan to counter Varun Chakravarthy challenge in Champions Trophy final, says 'If the pitch...'
Mitchell Santner revealed New Zealand's strategy to neautralise Varun Chakravarthy's spin artistry in India vs New Zealand ...
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Watch: Virat Kohli’s lightning fast throw sends Mitchell Santner packing
He is among the fittest cricketers in the game. Kohli's fielding efforts has shown the level of dedication and hunger he has ...
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Mitchell Santner ready for an all-out spin battle to become 3rd time lucky vs India
New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner is ready for the spin challenge against India in the all-important final of the ICC ...
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IND vs NZ Champions Trophy 2025 final Playing XIs: Mitchell Santner wins toss, announces one forced change in the side against unbeaten Rohit Sharma's India
N ew Zealand captain Mitchell Santner won the toss and opted to bat first in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final at Dubai ...
Santner says New Zealand missed Henry but proud of group
Henry was missed, said captain Mitchell Santner. His replacement Nathan Smith only bowled two overs in the final. Henry went through a fitness test just before the game, and was visibly distraught as ...