\"I wish Team India all the very best. It is phenomenal that we have reached back-to-back four finals. Some of the players didn't get a chance in the ODI World Cup last time. This (Champions Trophy) is another major ICC tournament. India have beaten Australia in the semis and hopefully, they will conquer the final against New Zealand in Dubai,\" IPL Chairman Arun Dhumal told IANS.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
India have been a dominant force in the eight-team tournament, riding a four-match winning streak into the final. They topped Group A with comprehensive victories over Bangladesh, arch-rivals Pakistan, and New Zealand before overcoming a strong Australian side in the semi-finals with a four-wicket win.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
New Zealand, on the other hand, secured their knockout berth after beating Pakistan and Bangladesh in the group stage. They lost to India in their final group match but bounced back strongly, outclassing South Africa by 50 runs in the semifinals to set up the summit clash.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Despite India\u2019s recent dominance in ODI cricket, history favours New Zealand when it comes to ICC knockout matches. The two teams have faced off four times in ICC knockout fixtures, with the Black Caps leading 3-1.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
While past records favour Mitchell Santner's side, India will take confidence from their recent victory over the Kiwis in the group stage of this tournament and the 2023 World Cup semifinal.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Despite India\u2019s recent dominance in ODI cricket, history favours New Zealand when it comes to ICC knockout matches. The two teams have faced off four times in ICC knockout fixtures, with the Black Caps leading 3-1.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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