India will win at their new home venue’: Vaughan ahead of IND vs NZ final

Former England captain, Michael Vaughan has reignited the advantage of playing at same venue debate of India ahead of Champions Trophy final vs New Zealand.

The final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will be played between India and New Zealand on Sunday at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

Several former cricketers, such as Nasser Hussain, Michael Atherton, and Vivian Richards, have raised question about India being stationed in one place and being well-versed with the pitch conditions. India are the only team to have played all of its matches at just one venue.

The Indian camp has rubbished all the ‘advantage’ talk; however, the criticism continues to grow. After losing the second semi-final against New Zealand, South Africa batter David Miller said he would support the Kiwis.

On Saturday, when an X user asked Vaughan about his prediction for the Champions Trophy 2025 final, the former England captain took a dig at the Indian camp.

“India will win at their new home venue,” Vaughan wrote in his reply.

The hybrid model for the Champions Trophy 2025, which meant India played all of its matches in Dubai, has been constantly scrutinized and criticized by players and experts.

Earlier, South Africa batter Rassie van der Dussen opined that playing at just one venue and not travelling to other parts is definitely a significant advantage.