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India’s skipper Rohit Sharma lost the toss for the 12th successive time in the Champions Trophy 2025 final at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday. The Indian team came up with an unchanged playing XI against New Zealand in the high-octane event's grand finale.
The Blackcaps won the toss and decided to bat first, making one change to their Playing XI. Star pacer Matt Henry has been ruled out, with Nathan Smith coming in.
After losing the toss for the 12th consecutive time, India’s skipper Rohit Sharma equalled former West Indies great Brian Lara's record for his 12th ODI toss in a row by a single captain.
Rohit’s streak of losing tosses started back during the 2023 ODI World Cup final against Australia in Ahmedabad.
Former West Indies legend Brian Lara lost the 12th successive toss between October 1998 – May 1999. He is now tied with India’s skipper Rohit Sharma in the list of consecutive tosses lost by a captain in ODIs.
The Netherlands star player Peter Borren is third on the list of consecutive tosses lost by a captain in ODIs. Borren lost the 11th successive toss between March 2011 – August 2013.
Talking about the Champions Trophy 2025 final, the Indian team is locking horns with New Zealand at the Dubai International Stadium.
Fans are eager to see India lifting the much-awaited title as reportedly this could be the last ICC event for two stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.
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