The highly anticipated ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final between India and New Zealand is set to take place on March 9 at the Dubai International Stadium. However, with cricket finals often vulnerable to weather interruptions, fans are keen to know whether a reserve day has been scheduled in case of rain.
As per tournament regulations, the Champions Trophy 2025 final will have a reserve day. If rain disrupts play on March 9, the match will continue the following day at the same venue. The ICC has implemented this provision to ensure that a winner is declared rather than facing an abandoned final.
Historically, the Champions Trophy has seen rain play spoilsport, most notably in 2002 when the final between India and Sri Lanka was washed out on both the scheduled and reserve days. As a result, both teams were declared joint winners. However, this was the only instance of a shared title in the tournament’s history.
Fortunately for cricket fans, weather forecasts for Dubai indicate clear skies and warm temperatures, with no significant rain expected on March 9. With such conditions, a full game is likely to take place, ensuring a fitting conclusion to the tournament.
