The Champions Trophy 2025 final between India and New Zealand is set to be a showdown between Varun Chakaravarthy and the Kiwi batsmen. Despite his limited international experience, Chakaravarthy has made a significant impact with his mystery deliveries. New Zealand coach Gary Stead acknowledged the threat posed by Chakaravarthy and mentioned that the team would be putting their thinking caps on to counter his bowling. Stead hinted that New Zealand might consider batting first to tackle the spinner effectively. Chakaravarthy’s performance in the semifinal against Australia further highlighted his potential as a match-winner. With India’s decision to include him in the playing XI over a specialist batter paying off, the stage is set for an intriguing battle in the final. The confidence shown by the Indian selectors and captain Rohit Sharma in Chakaravarthy’s abilities has added an extra dimension to the final match.
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