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New Zealand bats first in Champions Trophy final against India

New Zealand Captain Mitchell Santner chose to bat first after winning the toss against India in the 2025 Champions Trophy final on March 9, 2025.
India has lost 15 consecutive tosses in one-day internationals, making it the longest such run for any team since the 2023 Cricket World Cup final.
Matt Henry is out with a shoulder injury for New Zealand, and Nathan Smith has replaced him in the lineup.
Both New Zealand and India have previously won the Champions Trophy; New Zealand's last victory was in 2000, while India's was in 2013.

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NZ win toss, bat first in Champions Trophy final

Black Caps skipper Mitchell Santner has won the coin toss and opted to bat first as New Zealand take on India in the Champions Trophy final.

1 day ago·Australia

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India Today

IND vs NZ: Meme fest before final as Rohit Sharma loses 12th toss in a row

Champions Trophy 2025: Rohit Sharma lost his 12th toss for India’s all-important finale against New Zealand on Sunday, March 9, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

1 day ago·India

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News18 India

Rohit Sharma Makes History, Joins Brian Lara With 12th Consecutive Toss Lost In ODIs

India captain Rohit Sharma lost the toss for the 12th time in a row in an ODI.

1 day ago·India

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Hindustan Times

'Why go for the toss?' Rohit Sharma loses all hope after losing for 12th consecutive time; equals Lara's 26

For the 12th consecutive time in ODI cricket, Rohit Sharma lost the toss, which saw New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner opt to bat first.

1 day ago·New Delhi, India

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New Zealand bats first in Champions Trophy final against India

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner has won the coin toss and chose to bat first against India in the 2025 Champions Trophy final.

1 day ago·United States

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Rohit Sharma Funny Memes Go Viral After Indian Captain Loses Yet Another Toss, This Time in IND vs NZ ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Final | 🏏 LatestLY

The Indian captain continued to be on the wrong side of the result at the toss with New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner winning and choosing to bat first in the IND vs NZ ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final. This was the 15th consecutive time India lost a toss in ODIs. 🏏 Rohit Sharma Funny Memes Go Viral After Indian Captain Loses Yet Another Toss, This Time in IND vs NZ ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Final.

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