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Champions Trophy 2025 final: What happens if rain plays spoilsport?
The final will be played on March 9 between India and New Zealand

Champions Trophy 2025 final: What happens if rain plays spoilsport?

Mar 06, 2025
02:20 pm

What's the story

The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy final between India and New Zealand will be played on March 9 at the Dubai International Stadium. In case rain interrupts this much-awaited clash, a reserve day has been scheduled for March 10. According to the tournament's rules, if the game can't be completed on the original date due to rain or other unforeseen circumstances, it will resume on this backup day.

History

Past instances of Champions Trophy final being disrupted

Notably, the ICC Champions Trophy final has only been interrupted once in its eight previous editions. It was in 2002, when the summit clash between India and Sri Lanka was canceled due to rain, despite having a reserve day. The match couldn't be completed on either days as rain interrupted India's innings. As a result, the two teams shared the trophy.

Forecast

Weather forecast for Champions Trophy final

Coming to the impending final, according to AccuWeather.com, there is little chance of rain at the Dubai venue. The sky is expected to be clear with temperatures around 33 degrees Celsius. The conditions will be partly sunny and very warm, which means a reserve day may not be needed, and a result could be announced on March 9 itself.

Journey

How India, NZ reached the final

India reached their third successive Champions Trophy final after beating Australia in the penultimate clash. The Rohit Sharma-led India remain the only unbeaten side in the tournament so far, having defeated Bangladesh, Pakistan, New Zealand, and Australia. On the other hand, New Zealand made it to their third Champions Trophy final after beating South Africa. They have lost to only India so far.