The anticipation surrounding the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final is palpable. Cricket fans worldwide are already picturing the climactic showdown, the tension, and the eventual crowning of a champion. But what if the heavens open, and the much-awaited India vs New Zealand final is washed out?
The prospect of a rain-affected finale raises several crucial questions about the tournament’s contingency plans and the ultimate resolution. Especially since three matches were rained out during the league stage, all of which were in Pakistan. The final however, will be played in Dubai because of India’s participation in it.
There is a Champions Trophy final reserve day?
According to the established rules for these ICC events, primarily designed to mitigate the impact of unpredictable weather, a 2025 Champions Trophy final reserve day has been allocated. This provision allows for the completion of the match should the scheduled day be completely washed out or significantly interrupted.
However, even the reserve day is not foolproof. Continuous, unrelenting rain can render even the extended timeframe useless. In this case, the final is scheduled for 9th March 2025 but in case the minimum number of overs can’t be played on that day, the match will resume where it left off on the reserve day – 10th March 2025 – at the same venue.
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If both the scheduled final day and the reserve day on 9th and 10th March are completely washed out, the rules dictate that the trophy will be shared between the two finalists. This outcome, while equitable, is undoubtedly disappointing for players and fans alike. The lack of a decisive winner leaves a sense of unfinished business and denies us a good contest.
And for India, it will be particularly frustrating as this has happened to them in the past in the Champions Trophy. It was the 2002 ICC Champions Trophy final where Sri Lanka batted first on both days but there wasn’t enough of good weather to see the chase completed. Here, the trophy was shared between India and Sri Lanka.
The implications of a shared trophy extend beyond the immediate disappointment. It impacts the legacy of the tournament, leaving a somewhat diluted result in the annals of cricket history. It also affects the teams involved, denying them the singular glory of outright victory. For players who have poured their hearts into the competition, the shared trophy can feel like a consolation prize rather than a true culmination of their efforts.
New Zealand on the other hand haven’t won an ICC ODI event in years and they may not mind this kind of a result, as it will be their first Champions Trophy final. India and New Zealand are facing off against each other in an ICC ODI final after 25 years, and we’d all love to see some good cricket on display, along with a result without weather interrupting play.
Now for those of you searching for the Dubai weather forecast on Google, remember that there’s 0% chance of precipitation for the next few days, so it’s actually very unlikely that the match is washed out due to rain. Fingers crossed and for all updates on the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy final, remember to always stay tuned to ReadScoops.com.
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