NEW DELHI: In an virtually surreal accident, India misplaced yet one more toss – their 15th in a row in ODIs – within the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy last in opposition to New Zealand.
Captain Mitchell Santner known as appropriately and selected to bat first in Dubai, sparking a contemporary wave of memes and disbelief throughout the web.
Rohit Sharma, who has now personally misplaced 12 straight tosses, matched Brian Lara’s notorious report, although India as a workforce have surpassed it with this unprecedented streak.
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Social media lit up instantly with never-seen-before reactions, backed by humorous memes after the toss end result was introduced.
Regardless of the coin flip curse, India enter the ultimate because the match’s solely unbeaten workforce, having convincingly overwhelmed Bangladesh, Pakistan, New Zealand, and Australia.
All of India’s matches have been held in Dubai, after political tensions led to their resolution to not journey to Pakistan – the unique host of the match.
New Zealand’s path to the ultimate was extra globe-trotting, enjoying group matches in Karachi and Rawalpindi earlier than flying to Dubai to face India of their last group recreation.
After a quick return to Pakistan for the semifinal in Lahore, they’re again within the Emirates for the massive showdown.
Traditionally, each side have tasted Champions Trophy glory. India’s final title got here in 2013, whereas New Zealand lifted their solely main ICC limited-overs trophy in 2000 – beating India in that very last.
Comply with Dwell: India vs New Zealand, ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Closing
On Sunday, India selected to proceed with a profitable mixture, as soon as once more banking on spin within the dry Dubai situations.
New Zealand, nonetheless, suffered a blow with pacer Matt Henry dominated out resulting from a shoulder harm. Nathan Smith steps in as a substitute.
