Cricket enthusiasts from all over the world are waiting for the high-voltage final match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
Save the date – 9 March 2025 (Sunday), as India vs New Zealand is going to be a highly thrilling match, packed with performance, excitement, and key matchups. This most anticipated clash will commence at 2:30 PM IST from Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. Let’s get to know where you can watch the live streaming, whether you are a die-hard cricket fan or just keeping your eyes on the final matches of big tournaments.
Live Streaming Online Free
After the merger of Jio Cinema and Disney + Hotstar, JioHotstar surfaced, aiming to disrupt the digital viewing experience. However, it comes with a minimum cost of INR 149. If you are not a day-to-day match viewer, opting for free online live streaming is the suitable option.
- Picasso App is available as a free application to watch live streaming of all the latest cricket matches. This application is available for Android users who can use it free of cost. The accessibility is easier with no hurdle. The updates are launched actively on the Picasso App, providing a couple of cricket matches every day. Therefore, fans can opt for Picasso App for free live streaming of India vs New Zealand match.
- ExpressVPN is accessible anywhere in the globe as an alternative to paying for watching a live match during ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Express VPN offers a trial period due to which it is not required to spend money to watch a cricket match.
With ExpressVPN, fans will be getting live coverage of thrilling action during India vs New Zealand match. ExpressVPN App, which needs to be downloaded, is available for a range of devices, including Android, iOS, Mac, and Windows. After deploying ExpressVPN, users need to visit PTV or Tamasha to get live streaming of the cricket match.
Some streaming services are also available in other countries such as Pakistan (Tamasha and PTV) and Australia (Prime Video) with free service based on a 30-day trial. There are more streaming services to cater to fans living in other regions, such as the United Kingdom (UK) and the United States of America (USA). In the UK, Sky Sports will be the channel to opt for watching the climax of ICC Champions Trophy 2025. In addition, Willow TV will offer the live match in the USA. Below, you can check the list of streaming partners in various countries.
| Country | Streaming Services |
|---|---|
| India | JioHotstar App and WebsiteStar Sports Network and Sports 18 Channel |
| USA | Willow TV |
| UK | Sky Sports |
| Australia | Prime Video (Free for 30-day trial) |
| New Zealand | Sky TV NZ |
| Pakistan | Tamasha (free), PTV (free) |
Except for other countries, there is a geological restriction in Pakistan. The users are required to access the free streaming service via a VPN for connecting to a safe server in Pakistan.
Live Streaming on JioHotstar
Digital streaming partner JioHotstar owns the rights to live stream the matches belonging to the India cricket team. With a decent mobile network operator, the online streaming for India vs New Zealand final contest will be available on JioHostar with certain subscription plans. The digital streaming is available with both full HD and 4K resolution as per the configuration of the device for a flawless experience.
Mobile match viewers can avail a unique MaxView mode, offering a special vertical live streaming experience. The minimum price of watching a live stream without any interruption is INR 149, valid for 3 months. This digital service is accessible through both the official website and the JioHotstar app. As it will be a 50-50 overs match, it is better to have a 5G connection or recent cricket-centric data pack by Jio providing 15 GB (4G Data) along with a paid subscription for Jio Hotstar. As given below, check further details for JioHotstar paid subscriptions:
| JioHotstar Subscription | Offerings | Cost | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile Plan | 720p on only 1 smartphone | INR 149 | 3 Months |
| Super Plan | Up to 1080p resolution on maximum 2 devices | INR 299 | 3 Months |
| Premium Plan | Up to 4K resolution with ad-free streaming | INR 499 | 3 Months |
For fans who are looking to watch the match on Television (TV), Star Sports Network and Sports 18 are the channels to be on for live coverage from 2:00 PM IST from the moment of the toss.
Both finalists, India and New Zealand, are from Group A. It will be their second match of ICC Champions Trophy 2025 and the second final between these countries after ICC Knockout 2000, which New Zealand had won by 4 wickets. This time around, India is moving ahead to change the narrative after having lost the final of ICC Champions Trophy 2017 to Pakistan after claiming the title in 2013 after beating England and sharing the coveted trophy in 2002 with Sri Lanka. On the other hand, after winning the precious trophy in 2000, New Zealand finished as runner-up in 2009.
India is aiming for a hat-trick in winning the ICC Champions Trophy title. Watching ball-to-ball action after tossing the coin in the air will be important for every fan with the live streaming of the upcoming India vs New Zealand match, which is going to put both teams in a do-or-die state.
