India vs New Zealand Live Score: Playing conditions

Champions Trophy final playing conditions

Is there a reserve day?

Even though the weather looks clear, is there a reserve day for the Champions Trophy final should an oddity occur and render the contest null today?

Yes there is a reserve day. If the match gets halted by adverse weather conditions, play will resume from where it left off on Monday. If there is no play possible on Monday either, the trophy will be shared.

How long will we wait for play to start?

Every attempt will be made to restart the match on Sunday itself. Up to two hours of additional time is available on both the original day and for the reserve day.

“If play is interrupted on the scheduled day, the umpires will utilize the extra time available and, if necessary, reduce the number of overs to try to reach a result on that day,” according to the playing conditions for the 2025 Champions Trophy final.

“In making decisions related to the ground, weather, and light, the umpires will aim to maximize play on the scheduled day of the match in order to achieve a result on that day, as if no reserve day were available.”

How many overs are required to be played?

For the result to be considered valid, both teams need to play at least 25 overs on match day or reserve day. If play does not resume by the cut-off time period on Sunday, it will move to Monday to try and meet this minimum criteria.

What if there is a tie?

If the match ends in a tie, with both teams on the same runs, then Super Overs will be played until an outcome is achieved.