Virat Kohli did not finish the chase for once but his measured 84-run knock steered India into their fifth Champions Trophy final with a clinical four-wicket win over an under-strength and profligate Australia in first semifinal at Dubai International Stadium on Tuesday (March 4).
The Indian triumph ensures that the grand finale of the eight-team competition will now be held in Dubai instead of Lahore, the original host of the marquee clash, as Rohit Sharma's men will not travel there owing to security concerns.
Player of the match Kohli (84, 98 balls, 5x4) was the fulcrum of Indian batting as they scaled down 265 in 48.1 overs after Steve Smith (73) and Alex Carey (61) led the Aussies to 264.
India will now lock horns with New Zealand in the grand finale on March 9 at Dubai International Stadium after the Kiwis beat South Africa by 50 runs in semi-final 2.
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 teams qualified for final
1. India 2. New Zealand| ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final date, time and venue | ||||
| Match | Date and Day | LIVE match time | LIVE toss time | Venue |
| India vs New Zealand | March 9, Sunday | 2:30 PM IST | 2 PM IST | Dubai International Stadium |
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ICC Champions Trophy grand finale live match time and date, live telecast and live streaming details
When will the Champions Trophy grand finale be played?
The Champions Trophy final will be played on March 9 at the Dubai International Stadium.
Which teams will clash in the Champions Trophy 2025 final?
The Champions Trophy 2025 final will be played between India or New Zealand
When will the live toss in the Champions Trophy final take place on March 9?
The live toss in the Champions Trophy grand finale will take place at 2 PM IST.
Where will the live telecast of the Champions Trophy grand finale be available in India?
The live telecast of the Champions Trophy final will be available on the Star Sports network.
Where will the live streaming of the Champions Trophy 2025 be available in India?
The live streaming of the Champions Trophy final will be available on the Jio Hotstar app and website.

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