India must watch out for Santner, Rachin & Conway in final: Rayudu
The highly anticipated final of the Champions Trophy 2025 is just around the corner, with India set to face New Zealand in Dubai on Sunday. As the teams prepare for the biggest match of the tournament, former India cricketer Ambati Rayudu has shared his thoughts on the players who could make a significant impact in the final.
In an exclusive interview, Rayudu identified three New Zealand players who India should “watch out” for, citing their impressive performances throughout the tournament. These players are Mitchell Santner, Rachin Ravindra, and Devon Conway.
Rayudu, a 39-year-old former cricketer, believes that Santner’s spin in the middle overs could be a major threat to India’s batting lineup. “Santner is a very good bowler, and his spin can be very troublesome in the middle overs,” Rayudu said. “He has the ability to turn the ball and can also bowl with great pace. India needs to be careful against him.”
The former India cricketer also warned about Rachin Ravindra’s aggressive batting at the top of the order. “Ravindra is a very talented player who can take the game away from the opposition with his aggressive batting,” Rayudu said. “He has shown great form in this tournament, and India needs to be prepared to face him.”
Rayudu’s third concern is Devon Conway, who he believes is a potential “dark horse” for New Zealand. “Conway is a very good batsman who has been playing some great cricket lately,” Rayudu said. “He has the ability to play spin very well, and his footwork is excellent. India needs to be careful not to underestimate him.”
The former India cricketer’s warnings come as no surprise, given his own experience playing against New Zealand in the past. Rayudu, who played 55 ODIs for India between 2013 and 2018, has a deep understanding of the team’s strengths and weaknesses.
India, on the other hand, will be looking to their experienced players to guide them to victory. The team has been relying heavily on the likes of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravindra Jadeja to carry the load, but they will need to be at the top of their game to overcome the New Zealand challenge.
The Champions Trophy 2025 final is shaping up to be a thrilling encounter, with both teams boasting some of the best players in the world. While India will be confident of their chances, they will need to be wary of the threats posed by Santner, Ravindra, and Conway.
As the teams prepare for the final showdown, fans around the world are eagerly awaiting what promises to be an exciting match. Will India emerge victorious, or will New Zealand pull off a stunning upset? Only time will tell.
