New Zealand beat India 3-0 in a test series in its own backyard, a feat never registered before. India went on to lose in Australia. Both series defeats cost India a spot in the World Test Championship final. It has only gained little redemption in reaching the Champions Trophy final here.

Ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy final between India and New Zealand in Dubai on Sunday, we take a look at some of the key players to watch out for. India had defeated New Zealand by 44 runs the previous week,

With an impeccable record against New Zealand in ODIs, Shreyas Iyer is all set to be India's X-factor in the final of the Champions Trophy on March 9. Shreyas goes up a gear against the Blackcaps when it comes to ICC events,

R Ashwin says Shreyas Iyer will be the game-changer in the Champions Trophy final against New Zealand on Sunday.

Shreyas Iyer is India's second-highest run-getter behind Virat Kohli in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

He has frequently made it easier for others in India's line-up to score big by reducing the need for them to take risks, in what has been a golden phase for him in ODI cricket | ESPN.com

Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin reckons Shreyas Iyer's form has helped Virat Kohli maintain the perfect temp in the middle-overs phase of the game.

Batting at number 4, Iyer has amassed 195 runs in 4 matches with an average of 48.75, including two half-centuries and four consecutive scores of 40 or more.

According to a report by The Times of India, Shreyas Iyer is set to regain his BCCI central contract after the apex Indian cricketing body left him out of the list in the last term for disciplinary issues.

IST 1.Joins Punjab Kings for Rs 26.75 crore Shreyas Iyer joined Punjab Kings for the upcoming IPL 2025 season. He was acquired for an unprecedented Rs 26.75 crore during the IPL mega auction held in Jeddah,

New Zealand's early breakthroughs had India struggling at 30/3, but Shreyas Iyer's resilient 75-ball half-century helped stabilize the innings. Iyer,