Will India avenge the Champions Trophy loss in 2000 vs New Zealand after 25 years?

The 2025 Champions Trophy final will be held on March 9 at the Dubai International Stadium, where India and New Zealand will face off once again. The two teams previously met in the final of the Champions Trophy in 2000.
That match remains unforgettable, especially for Indian fans, as it ended in disappointment. India, batting first, saw a brilliant performance from then-captain Sourav Ganguly, who scored 117 runs (9 fours and 4 sixes in 130 balls). Sachin Tendulkar supported him with 69 runs. Their aggressive batting gave India a strong start. However, the middle and lower-order batsmen failed to capitalise, and India managed only 264 runs in 50 overs.
New Zealand, in response, struggled early, losing four wickets for just 109 runs. At that stage, Indian fans and players were hopeful of a victory.
However, Chris Cairns turned the game around with a stunning unbeaten century. He scored 102 runs (113 balls, 8 fours, 2 sixes), guiding New Zealand to 265 for 6 in 49.4 overs, securing a four-wicket victory. This win gave New Zealand its first-ever ICC trophy.
India’s defeat in that match remains a painful memory. Now, 25 years later, the same two teams will meet again in the Champions Trophy final. Will India take revenge this time? Or will New Zealand repeat its past success?
With such a historic rematch, expectations are high. Let's wait and see which team emerges victorious!