Matt Henry couldn't pass the fitness test ahead of the Champions Trophy final.
India skipper Rohit Sharma confirmed at the time of toss that that they are going with the same line-up which played the last match.
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Premier New Zealand pacer Matt Henry has been nursing a shoulder niggle.
Ahead of the highly-anticipated grand finale clash, former Australia spinner and two-time World Cup winner Brad Hogg called India "the favourites".
On December 18, 2024, Mitchell Santner took charge as New Zealand's white-ball captain, with his first major leadership assignment being the 2025 Champions Trophy.
The New Zealand star has been rendered doubtful for the Champions Trophy final against India owing to a shoulder niggle.
Senior batter Tom Latham said New Zealand will take confidence from their recent win over South Africa in the tri-series when they face the same opponents in the semifinal of the Champions Trophy
After suffering a 44-run defeat to India in the Champions Trophy, New Zealand seamer Matt Henry said the Rohit Sharma-led side played beautifully as per the conditions.