India Must Watch Out for Santner, Rachin & Conway in Final: Rayudu
The stage is set for the highly anticipated final of the Champions Trophy 2025, and India is all set to take on New Zealand in a thrilling encounter. As the teams prepare to face off in Dubai on Sunday, former India cricketer Ambati Rayudu has shared his thoughts on the key players India should be wary of. In a recent interview, Rayudu named three New Zealand players who could cause trouble for the Indian team: Mitchell Santner, Rachin Ravindra, and Devon Conway.
Rayudu’s warning comes as a timely reminder for the Indian team, who will be looking to clinch their first Champions Trophy title. The 39-year-old, who has played 55 ODIs for India, knows a thing or two about the game, and his insights could prove invaluable for the Indian team.
First up, Rayudu highlighted the threat posed by Mitchell Santner, the left-arm spinner. Santner has been in excellent form throughout the tournament, picking up 12 wickets in six matches at an impressive average of 24.83. Rayudu believes that Santner’s spin in the middle overs could be a game-changer for New Zealand.
“Santner’s spin in the middle overs is something India should watch out for,” Rayudu said. “He has been bowling extremely well, and his ability to pick up wickets in the middle overs could be crucial in the final.”
Rayudu’s next concern is Rachin Ravindra, who has been making waves with his impressive batting at the top of the order. Ravindra has scored 253 runs in six matches at an average of 42.16, and Rayudu believes that his aggressive batting could cause problems for the Indian bowling attack.
“Ravindra has been playing some fantastic cricket, and his ability to take the game away from the opposition with his aggressive batting is something India should be worried about,” Rayudu said.
Finally, Rayudu named Devon Conway as a potential “dark horse” for New Zealand. Conway has been in excellent form throughout the tournament, scoring 264 runs in six matches at an average of 44.00. Rayudu believes that Conway’s ability to play both pace and spin could make him a difficult nut to crack for the Indian team.
“Conway is a bit of a dark horse, but he has been playing some fantastic cricket,” Rayudu said. “He has the ability to play both pace and spin, and his experience of playing in different conditions could make him a threat in the final.”
While Rayudu’s warning may have sent a shiver down the spines of Indian fans, it’s important to remember that the Indian team has a strong squad and a wealth of experience. With players like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Jasprit Bumrah, India has a good chance of lifting the trophy.
However, Rayudu’s words of caution are a timely reminder for the Indian team to be prepared for a tough contest. With Santner’s spin, Ravindra’s aggressive batting, and Conway’s experience, New Zealand has a strong team that can cause trouble for India.
As the final approaches, fans of both teams will be eagerly awaiting the outcome. Will India be able to overcome the threat posed by Santner, Ravindra, and Conway, or will New Zealand emerge victorious? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain – it’s going to be a thrilling encounter.
