The Champions Trophy 2025 final between India and New Zealand is being played at the Dubai International Stadium, on March 9 (Sunday). Rachin Ravindra was always expected to be one of the Kiwis' main performers in this game.

Earlier, Kuldeep was not looking in great form in the Champions Trophy 2025, picking up just five wickets from four games. However, the Uttar Pradesh-based bowler made a great comeback as he scalped two crucial wickets for the Indian team in Dubai.

Rachin Ravindra became the first New Zealand batter to score over 250 runs in a single Champions Trophy edition during the 2025 final against India. Despite being dismissed for 37, he leads the tournament's run-scoring chart with 263 runs.

Rachin Ravindra has finished with 263 runs in the Champions Trophy 2025 from 4 matches. He thus becomes the first player from New Zealand to score more than 250 runs in a single edition of the Champions Trophy.

Tim Southee explained how Kiwi youngster Rachin Ravindra wasn't in the scheme of things until a Kane Williamson injury opened the door for him at the ODI WC.

Watch: Kuldeep Yadav dismisses Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson in consecutive overs (Source: CREIMAS) Kuldeep Yadav gave India two crucial wickets in the 2025 Champions Trophy final against New Zealand on Sunday,

Ravi Shastri feels Virat Kohli, Kane Williamson and Rachin Ravindra can play a crucial role in the Champions Trophy 2025 final but picks Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja and Glenn Phillips as contenders for 'Player of the match'.

New Zealand batter is looking forward to the big final against India in Dubai where he expects a great atmosphere

After defeating South Africa in the semi-final of the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on Wednesday, former New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson lauded opener Rachin Ravindra's exceptional performance in the match.