India will take on New Zealand in a winner-takes-all Champions Trophy decider in Dubai today. 

Here's how the contest is shaping up. 

It all comes down to this.

Two ICC heavyweights, India and New Zealand, will duel for silverware, looking to be crowned the first Champions Trophy winner since Pakistan claimed the prize back in 2017.

Adding to the intrigue, these two teams have already done battle in the tournament and at the same venue no less. It means strategies and adjustments will be firmly in focus, as the Black Caps attempt to correct what happened a week ago.

The contest will be played at the Dubai International Stadium, which has hosted India's campaign. The pitch offers plenty for bowlers, particularly spinners, who loom large in both lineups for the big contest.

HIGHLIGHTS

India lead New Zealand 61-50 in ODIs, with one tie and seven no-results. India have dominated recently, winning the last six matches after a prior 4-0 New Zealand streak.

In ICC events, the rivalry is dead even at 6-6, with a 5-5 split in World Cups and 1-1 in the Champions Trophy. India, however, have won the last three meetings.

New Zealand hold the edge in ICC knockout matches, leading 3-1, including victory in the 2000 Champions Trophy final.

In the UAE, India have won five of six matches against New Zealand, including their last encounter in this tournament. Their only previous clash at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium (DICS) also saw India triumph. Also, India -- who have the chance to claim a record third Champions Trophy -- are yet to lose an ODI at DICS in 10 matches.

QUOTES

"I guess finals cricket is different, but for us what we have been doing to get us to this point has been good." – New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner

"All of these guys have made an impact whenever they've got an opportunity and that gives us a lot of confidence [in the final]." – India captain Rohit Sharma

"It was a great atmosphere in the last game and I'm sure it'll be a good one again… [It's] an exciting opportunity for us." – New Zealand batter Kane Williamson

"We know we're a good one-day side… The hunger, the commitment and the eagerness to try and do something special for the country is always there." – India coach Gautam Gambhir