The title match of the Champions Trophy will be played between India and New Zealand on March 9. India defeated Australia in the semi-finals, while New Zealand defeated South Africa to enter the title match. After 25 years, once again these two teams will face each other in the title match of ICC's limited overs format. Before this match, New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner admitted that India is well aware of the slow Dubai pitch but his team is ready for the challenge in the final of the Champions Trophy.

'We are ready to struggle'

The New Zealand team reached Dubai on Thursday for the title match. Captain Santner said - They have played all their matches in Dubai and they know that surface. Of course, the pitch will decide to some extent how we want to play. It may be a little slower than the pitch found in Lahore. But we are ready to struggle.

'We are in rhythm'

During this, Santner said that New Zealand can learn something from their experience of playing here against India during the group stage. In the Group A match, India defeated New Zealand by 44 runs, which was just a formality. Santner further said - We are playing against a good team. I think we will perform better than the last match against them. We are in a bit of rhythm. Hopefully, it will continue.

Santner expressed confidence in his players.
New Zealand had to travel between Pakistan and Dubai in a short time for their last group match, semi-final and final, but left-arm spinner Santner said that the team has adjusted to the busy schedule in the last few days. He said - This is the normal experience of this tournament, had to travel a lot. It is all part of the challenge. I think we have traveled everywhere here. Of course, in Pakistan and Dubai. I think the players understand that this is part of the game these days. As long as you are ready for the match, everything is fine.

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