Captain Mitchell Santner said New Zealand had to adjust to different wickets after losing Champions Trophy 2025 final against India

New Zealand’s Mitchell Santner and Rachin Ravindra expressed their disappointment after falling short against India in the Champions Trophy 2025 final. Acknowledging the fine margins in the game, they reflected on the heartbreak,

Mitchell Santner praises Ravindra Jadeja's skill and consistency while also highlighting India's strong batting depth, noting the challenge posed by their all-rounders ahead of the final match against India in the Champions Trophy.

New Zealand's last match against India in the Champions Trophy may have been a dead rubber but their next one is the most important of the tournament.

"If the pitch plays a similar way, it's going to be a challenge along with all three of their other spinners," Mitchell Santner said.

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner is wary of the threat opposition spinner Varun Chakravarthy possesses in the final of the Champions Trophy. Santner confirmed that the team would be watching the replays very closely before the summit clash.

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner analyzed key factors for the ICC Champions Trophy final against India, focusing on Matt Henry's fitness, Varun Chakravarthy's bowling challenge, and the toss impact.