India Must Watch Out for Santner, Rachin & Conway in Final: Rayudu
The 2025 Champions Trophy is all set to witness a thrilling finale between India and New Zealand in Dubai on Sunday. With both teams having showed impressive form throughout the tournament, the stage is set for a thrilling encounter. Ahead of the encounter, former India cricketer Ambati Rayudu has warned the Indian team about three New Zealand players who could prove to be game-changers. In a recent interview, Rayudu named Mitchell Santner, Rachin Ravindra, and Devon Conway as the players India must watch out for in the final.
Santner, the left-arm spinner, has been a crucial member of the New Zealand bowling attack throughout the tournament. He has picked up 12 wickets so far, and his ability to spin the ball both ways has made life difficult for the batsmen. Rayudu believes that Santner’s spin in the middle overs could be a major concern for the Indian batsmen. “Santner is a very good bowler, especially in the middle overs. He has a very good variation and can spin the ball both ways. He’s a difficult bowler to play, especially when you’re trying to build partnerships,” Rayudu said.
Rachin Ravindra, the young opener, has been a revelation for New Zealand in the tournament. He has scored 220 runs so far, including a century in the semi-final against Pakistan. Rayudu believes that Ravindra’s ability to bat at the top of the order could be a major threat for the Indian bowling attack. “Ravindra is a very good player, especially at the top of the order. He’s got a very good technique and can play both front-foot and back-foot shots. He’s a player who can take the game away from the opposition quickly,” Rayudu said.
Devon Conway, the left-handed opener, has been in excellent form throughout the tournament. He has scored 340 runs so far, including a century in the quarter-final against England. Rayudu believes that Conway is a potential “dark horse” for the New Zealand team. “Conway is a very good player, and he’s been playing some excellent cricket recently. He’s a player who can take the game away from the opposition quickly with his aggressive batting. He’s a potential dark horse for New Zealand,” Rayudu said.
Rayudu’s assessment of these three players is certainly an interesting one, and the Indian team would do well to take note of his warnings. Santner’s spin in the middle overs could be a major concern, while Ravindra’s ability to bat at the top of the order could cause problems for the Indian bowling attack. Conway, meanwhile, is a player who could potentially take the game away from the opposition quickly with his aggressive batting.
The Indian team, led by Rohit Sharma, has been in excellent form throughout the tournament. They have won all their matches so far, and are looking to win their first Champions Trophy title. The New Zealand team, led by Kane Williamson, has also been impressive, and are looking to win their second Champions Trophy title.
The final is all set to be a thrilling encounter, with both teams having showed impressive form throughout the tournament. The stage is set for a thrilling contest, and it will be interesting to see how the Indian team responds to Rayudu’s warnings. Will Santner’s spin, Ravindra’s batting, and Conway’s aggression prove to be too much for the Indian team? Only time will tell.
