New Zealand was dealt a major blow halfway into the ICC Champions Trophy final against India at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday.

Kiwi youngster Rachin Ravindra showcased a stunning performance in the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025. The 25-year-old couldn't play in New Zealand's first match of the tournament against Pakistan. Ahe

The Champions Trophy 2025 final between India and New Zealand is being played at the Dubai International Stadium, on March 9 (Sunday). Rachin Ravindra was always expected to be one of the Kiwis' main performers in this game.

Earlier, Kuldeep was not looking in great form in the Champions Trophy 2025, picking up just five wickets from four games. However, the Uttar Pradesh-based bowler made a great comeback as he scalped two crucial wickets for the Indian team in Dubai.

Rachin Ravindra has finished with 263 runs in the Champions Trophy 2025 from 4 matches. He thus becomes the first player from New Zealand to score more than 250 runs in a single edition of the Champions Trophy.

Rachin Ravindra became the first New Zealand batter to score over 250 runs in a single Champions Trophy edition during the 2025 final against India. Despite being dismissed for 37, he leads the tournament's run-scoring chart with 263 runs.

Watch: Kuldeep Yadav dismisses Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson in consecutive overs (Source: CREIMAS) Kuldeep Yadav gave India two crucial wickets in the 2025 Champions Trophy final against New Zealand on Sunday,

New Zealand batter is looking forward to the big final against India in Dubai where he expects a great atmosphere

Tim Southee explained how Kiwi youngster Rachin Ravindra wasn't in the scheme of things until a Kane Williamson injury opened the door for him at the ODI WC.

After defeating South Africa in the semi-final of the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on Wednesday, former New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson lauded opener Rachin Ravindra's exceptional performance in the match.