India Must Watch Out for Santner, Rachin & Conway in Final: Rayudu
The highly anticipated Champions Trophy 2025 final is just around the corner, with India set to take on New Zealand in Dubai on Sunday. As the two teams prepare to face off against each other, former Indian cricketer Ambati Rayudu has warned the Indian team about three players who could cause trouble for them.
Rayudu, who has been a vocal critic of the Indian team in the past, has identified Mitchell Santner, Rachin Ravindra, and Devon Conway as potential threats to India’s chances of winning the tournament. Speaking to a leading cricket publication, Rayudu said that India needs to be cautious of Santner’s spin in the middle overs, Ravindra’s batting at the top, and Conway’s ability to play a big knock.
“India should definitely watch out for these three players,” Rayudu said. “Santner is a very big threat in the middle overs. He’s got a lot of experience and can bowl a lot of dot balls. He’s also got the ability to take wickets, so India needs to be careful about how they approach him.”
Ravindra, who has been in good form lately, has been opening the batting for New Zealand, and Rayudu believes that his ability to play aggressive cricket at the top of the order could cause problems for the Indian bowlers. “Ravindra is a very good player, and he’s been opening the batting for New Zealand. He’s got a lot of confidence, and he’s been playing some good cricket. India needs to be careful about how they approach him, because he’s got the ability to get away quickly.”
Conway, who has been a revelation for New Zealand in recent times, has been New Zealand’s go-to batsman in big matches. Rayudu believes that Conway’s ability to play a big knock could be a game-changer for New Zealand. “Conway is a real dark horse,” Rayudu said. “He’s got a lot of experience, and he’s been playing some great cricket lately. He’s got the ability to play a big knock, and if he does that, it could be a real problem for India.”
Rayudu’s warnings come at a time when the Indian team is looking to bounce back from a disappointing loss in the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup. The team has been working hard to improve its batting and bowling, and Rayudu believes that they have the potential to do well in the Champions Trophy.
“India has a good team, and I think they have the potential to do well in the Champions Trophy,” Rayudu said. “But they need to be careful about these three players, because they could cause trouble for them. India needs to be focused and play to its strengths if they want to win the tournament.”
In conclusion, Rayudu’s warnings serve as a reminder that the Champions Trophy 2025 final is going to be a closely contested match, and India needs to be at its best if it wants to come out on top. The team will need to be cautious of Santner’s spin, Ravindra’s aggressive batting, and Conway’s ability to play a big knock if they want to lift the trophy.
