New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson will not take the field during India's innings in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final. Mark Chapman has been brought in as his replacement in the field, as per the official website of ICC.

Kane Williamson will not participate in the second innings of the Champions Trophy final against India due to a quadriceps strain. New Zealand, setting a target of 252, saw top performances from Daryl Mitchell (63) and Michael Bracewell (53*).

Kane Williamson will not take any further part in the final due to a quad strain, informed the New Zealand Cricket Board before India's chase began on Sunday.

New Zealand batter Kane Williamson's poor run in ICC ODI finals continued as he was dismissed for yet another poor score in the final of the ICC Champions Trophy at Dubai International Stadium on Sunday.

Kane Williamson will miss fielding in the second innings of the Champions Trophy final due to a quadriceps strain, with Mark Chapman taking his place. New Zealand posted 251-7 against India, who need 252 runs to win the title and secure their third Champions Trophy.

New Zealand posted 251/7 batting first. However, they were hit with a big blow as Kane Williamson did not come out to field.

Kane Williamson suffered a quad strain while batting against India in the Champions Trophy 2025 final in Dubai. Mark Chapman has taken his place in the field.

Rachin Ravindra has finished with 263 runs in the Champions Trophy 2025 from 4 matches. He thus becomes the first player from New Zealand to score more than 250 runs in a single edition of the Champions Trophy.

The Champions Trophy 2025 final between India and New Zealand is being played at the Dubai International Stadium, on March 9 (Sunday). Rachin Ravindra was always expected to be one of the Kiwis' main performers in this game.