As Team India gears up for the Champions Trophy 2025 final against New Zealand on March 9 at the Dubai International Stadium, all eyes will be on captain Rohit Sharma. Rohit has been a key figure in the tournament leading India to an unbeaten campaign so far, but his batting performances haven’t been as dominant as expected.

In the four innings he has played in the tournament so far, Rohit has managed 104 runs at an average of 26.00, with his highest score being 41. While different players have stepped up in crucial moments to guide India to victory, Rohit will be looking to lead from the front in the all-important final against New Zealand.

Six-Year-Old fan predicts century for Rohit Sharma

Despite his underwhelming form, Rohit has received the sweetest message of encouragement ahead of the final. In a video shared by the Mumbai Cricket Association on X (formerly Twitter), a six-year-old girl Dhruvi Ravindra Dhodke confidently predicted that Rohit Sharma would score a century in the final and lead India to victory. With a massive title on the line, Indian fans will be hoping that the youngster’s prediction turns into reality.

Rohit Sharma's performance against New Zealand

Over the years, Rohit Sharma has played 28 ODIs against New Zealand, but his numbers against the Kiwis haven't been as impressive compared to his overall career stats. He has cored just 997 runs at an average of 36.92 including two centuries nd five half-centuries

However, Sunday’s final presents Rohit with an opportunity to reach a major milestone. He is just three runs away from completing 1000 ODI runs against New Zealand, which would make them the fourth team against whom he has achieved this feat after Australia (2407 runs),Sri Lanka (2021 runs) and West Indies (1613 runs)

With Champions Trophy title on the line, Rohit Sharma has the perfect stage to silence his critics and deliver a captain’s knock in the final. Will he rise to the occasion and make his young fan's prediction come true?