IND vs NZ ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Final: India will lock horns with New Zealand during the summit clash of the ongoing mega-event in Dubai on Sunday. The match will be held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
As per a Times of India report, the pitch that was used for the high-octane clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan would be reused for the summit clash.
Ind vs PAK center wicket to conduct Champions Trophy final
According to the report, the ECB granted a two-week break for the pitch, which was used, for the high-octane clash, as the summit clash would also be held at the same venue.
The groundsmen were seen watering the playing area, which might have deteriorated as a lot of matches like the ILT20 matches, were also held at this venue.
Impact of Dubai's hot weather on IND vs NZ match
According to the report, Dubai has been experiencing heatwaves and that might have a huge effect on the day of the summit clash. Usually, when the heat is unbearable, the wickets are dried up and the surface becomes spinners-friendly and the batters find it hard to score runs.
And that's why the surface might help the Men in Blue more as compared to the Black Caps because of their formidable spinners.
Since there would be hot weather conditions, the groundsmen have kept the condition of the playing strip in mind and would be covering it till the afternoon. The first look of the surface would be revealed on Saturday. The upcoming clash would be a nail-biting thriller.