IND vs NZ, CT 2025 Final: Dubai Stadium Sold Out as Fans Spend Big to Watch the Thrilling Finale

Dubai, March 5, 2025: The stage is set for a thrilling ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Final between India and New Zealand on Sunday, March 9, at the Dubai International Stadium. The stadium, with a seating capacity of approximately 25,000, has already been sold out as fans eagerly anticipate witnessing a historic contest. The excitement surrounding the final is at an all-time high, with ticket sales reaching unprecedented levels.

Ticket prices for the eagerly awaited match have ranged from AED 250 (approximately ₹6,000) for general admission to AED 12,000 (₹2.83 Lakh) for exclusive Sky Box hospitality. Despite the steep prices, cricket enthusiasts have shown no hesitation in securing their seats, ensuring a packed stadium on match day.

India’s quest for a second consecutive ICC Champions Trophy title is set to clash with New Zealand’s determination to reclaim the trophy. If India triumphs, it will be their second ICC tournament victory in as many years, following their 2024 T20 World Cup win in the West Indies and the USA. This match has added significance, as it marks India’s first Champions Trophy final appearance since their victorious 2013 campaign.

The rivalry between India and New Zealand in ICC tournaments is well-known, with the two teams having previously met in the final in 2000, then under the name ICC Knockout. In that contest, New Zealand emerged victorious by four wickets, with Chris Cairns playing a match-winning knock. The defeat still remains a sore memory for the Indian team, especially as Sourav Ganguly’s spectacular 117 went in vain.

In the ongoing 2025 edition, India has remained unbeaten, while New Zealand faced their only defeat of the tournament at the hands of India during the group stages at the same venue. The final is expected to be an intense and high-stakes encounter, as New Zealand, led by Mitchell Santner, will look to avenge their defeat and make history, while India, under the leadership of Rohit Sharma, will look to finish unbeaten and secure their second consecutive ICC Champions Trophy victory.

With the stakes high, fans in Dubai and around the world are eagerly awaiting what promises to be a thrilling conclusion to the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The final is expected to showcase the best of world cricket and provide unforgettable moments for fans of both teams.