Overview
- New Zealand captain Kane Williamson was ruled out of the second innings of the ICC Champions Trophy final due to a quad strain, with Mark Chapman replacing him on the field.
- Fast bowler Matt Henry also missed the final after failing a fitness test for a shoulder injury sustained in the semifinal against South Africa.
- India's spinners, led by Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakravarthy, took control after New Zealand's strong start, restricting them to 251/7 in 50 overs.
- Kuldeep Yadav delivered a pivotal performance, dismissing key batters Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson in consecutive overs to halt New Zealand's momentum.
- Daryl Mitchell and Michael Bracewell's half-centuries provided stability for New Zealand, contributing to a competitive total despite India's dominant bowling performance.