New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner won the toss and opted to bat against India in the Champions Trophy final here on Sunday. New Zealand made one change, bringing in Nathan Smith for injured Matt Henry,

"If the pitch plays a similar way, it's going to be a challenge along with all three of their other spinners," Mitchell Santner said.

New Zealand's captain Mitchell Santner acknowledges the challenge posed by India's spinner Varun Chakaravarthy in the ICC Champions Trophy final. Varun took five wickets against New Zealand earlier in the tournament.

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner is wary of the threat opposition spinner Varun Chakravarthy possesses in the final of the Champions Trophy. Santner confirmed that the team would be watching the replays very closely before the summit clash.

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner analyzed key factors for the ICC Champions Trophy final against India, focusing on Matt Henry's fitness, Varun Chakravarthy's bowling challenge, and the toss impact.

N ew Zealand captain Mitchell Santner won the toss and opted to bat first in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on March 9 against India. S

A standout moment in the match was Virat Kohli's exceptional fielding effort to dismiss Mitchell Santner. Stationed near the boundary, Kohli showcased his athleticism and awarenes

Huge wicket for India and it's been provided by none other than Varun Chakaravarthy as he foxes Glenn Phillips with a wrong one. New Zealand lose their 5th wicket.

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner is wary of Varun Chakaravarthy's threat ahead of the Champions Trophy final against India in Dubai.