{"id":22986,"date":"2025-03-07T19:18:27","date_gmt":"2025-03-07T19:18:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rahbarkisan.com\/wp\/?p=22986"},"modified":"2025-03-07T19:18:27","modified_gmt":"2025-03-07T19:18:27","slug":"new-zealand-gears-up-for-tough-final-against-india-in-dubai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rahbarkisan.com\/wp\/new-zealand-gears-up-for-tough-final-against-india-in-dubai\/","title":{"rendered":"New Zealand gears up for tough final against India in Dubai"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>RKI Network<br \/>\nDUBAI: New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner expects a hard-fought ICC Champions Trophy final against India on Sunday, with Dubai\u2019s slower pitch set to play a key role in the contest.<br \/>\nIndia, unbeaten in the tournament, have played all their matches at the Dubai International Stadium, while New Zealand advanced after a strong semi-final win over South Africa in Lahore. The Black Caps, however, struggled in their last group match against India, losing by 44 runs at the same venue.<br \/>\n\u201cFinals cricket is different, but we\u2019ve played well to get here,\u201d Santner said upon arriving in Dubai. \u201cIndia knows the conditions well, but our last game here will help us prepare.\u201d<br \/>\nDubai\u2019s surfaces contrast with Pakistan\u2019s high-scoring tracks, where New Zealand posted a tournament-record 362-6 in the semi-final. Santner acknowledged the shift in conditions, expecting a \u201cscrappy\u201d game with slower bowling-friendly conditions.<br \/>\nDespite the demanding travel schedule between Pakistan and the UAE, Santner insists his squad has adapted well. \u201cIt\u2019s part of the challenge, and the guys understand it\u2019s the reality of modern cricket,\u201d he said.<br \/>\nNew Zealand\u2019s batting strength has been key, with Rachin Ravindra hitting his second century of the tournament in the semi-final and captain Kane Williamson adding a crucial 102.<br \/>\n\u201cOur tri-series in Pakistan helped players find form, and now we have good momentum heading into the final,\u201d Santner added. \u201cThe team is excited and ready for the challenge.\u201d<br \/>\nNew Zealand, aiming for their first Champions Trophy title, will have to overcome an in-form Indian side to lift the trophy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>RKI Network DUBAI: New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner expects a hard-fought ICC Champions Trophy final against India on Sunday, with Dubai\u2019s slower pitch set to play a key role in the contest. 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