The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final between India and New Zealand is scheduled for March 9 in Dubai, but rain disruptions have affected the tournament before. Though weather forecasts suggest minimal rain on match day, the final could still face challenges due to weather conditions. The reserve day, March 10, has been set to ensure a fair outcome in case of interruptions.

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• The final between India and New Zealand is scheduled for March 9 in Dubai.
• Rain has caused disruptions in previous Champions Trophy matches, including three abandoned games in Pakistan.
• Weather in Dubai on March 9 is expected to be clear, with only a 1% chance of rain.
• If rain disrupts the final on March 9, the match will take place on March 10, the reserve day.
• If the match is interrupted, play will resume on the reserve day from the point it was halted.
• If no play is possible on March 10, the trophy will be shared between India and New Zealand.
• The reserve day rule applies only to knockout matches to ensure a result.
• The last significant use of a reserve day was in the 2019 ICC World Cup semifinal between India and New Zealand.
• Temperatures in Dubai will be around 32°C during the day and 24°C at night on March 9.
• So far, no match in Dubai during this tournament has been affected by rain.