As New Zealand prepare to face India in the ICC 2025 champions trophy Final on Sunday in Dubai, they will seek to counter the heavy Indian strategy of India, which played a crucial role in their defeat at the group stadium. On the other hand, India must also be cautious about the winning potential of certain kiwi players who could prove to be the game changers in the final. Former Indian cricket player Ambati Rayudu, In a video for Star Sports, has highlighted three key players who could constitute important threats to Rohit Sharma & Co.
The spin assistant in the middle of the Overs against India
The first choice of Rayudu was the captain of New Zealand, Mitchell Santner. New Zealand Bowling’s attack has largely revolved around the rotation of Santner’s left arm, in particular in the conditions of Dubai, where Spin played a decisive role. The Kiwi captain presented his skills during the semi-final against South Africa In Lahore, where her 3 for 43 in the middle of the middle smothered the pursuit of the proteas, derailing their hopes of reaching the final.
While its seven counters in four games may not seem too threatening, its saving rate of 4.85 points on the other hand says a lot about its ability to control the flow of races and establish pressure on strikers. If New Zealand’s first fast bowler Matt Henry does not recover from his shoulder injury, the role of Santner becomes even more crucial, because he will be the main option of taking the team in the middle of the Overs.
The most dangerous blackcaps paste: the choice of Ambati Rayudu
With two centuries in three games, young opener Rachin will delight was the greatest active in New Zealand in this tournament according to Rayudu. His 226 -point count to an average of 75.33 helped provide his team with strong departures and to set up competitive total.
However, Ravira was fighting against India during the clash of the group stadium, managing only six points before being dismissed by Hardy Pandya. The biggest challenge for him in the final will be to sail through the formidable attack on India spin to Dubai, which disturbed the strikers throughout the tournament. If Ravi will can adapt better and counterattack the spinners of India, it could provide the momentum that New Zealand needs at the top.
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The Dark Horse for the Champions Trophy 2025 Final
One of the most intriguing predictions of Rayudu was the possible return to Devon Conway In game XI for the final. Conway appeared in the first two games of the New Zealand Champions Trophy against Pakistan And BangladeshMarking 10 and 30 points, respectively, before being abandoned from the team. The kiwis then opted for an opening pair of Will Young And Rachin will delight In their remaining matches, including the group group match against India and the semi-final against South Africa.
However, Conway remains a dangerous striker, capable of playing the attacking cricket in high pressure games. If it is reinstated in the side for the final, India cannot afford to forget it, because it has the potential to remove the game quickly. Its ability to manage the rotation and rotation of the strike constantly could help New Zealand to counter the main force of India in the final.
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