New Zealand and India will be vying the top spot in Group A of Champions Trophy 2025 when the two great cricket nations play the final league phase match against each other on Sunday afternoon. The match is scheduled to start at 02:30 PM (IST) on Sunday March 02 and will be played at the Dubai International Stadium. Both teams have already qualified to the semifinal, but the top spot in this Group A is up for grabs.
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Team Form
New Zealand have been the most in-form team in all formats for quite some time now. They pulled off an incredible job against Team India in the three-match test series, winning 3-0. The Kiwis also went unbeaten through the tri-nation ODI series against South Africa and Pakistan, and won the series. The 2001 Champions Trophy winners are also unbeaten in this tournament, winning against Pakistan and Bangladesh.
Indian cricket team is also on a red-hot run. They made little work of England in the three-match ODI series leading to this tournament, winning all the games, and carried that form into the CT 2025. Rohit Sharma’s team started the campaign with a convincing six-wicket win over Bangladesh before winning the “The Game” against Pakistan.
So both teams would surely be looking to keep the momentum going with a win in this game and set the tone of the rest of the tournament.
India vs New Zealand Match Details
- Teams: India and New Zealand
- Date and Time: Sunday, March 02, @ 02:30 PM (IST)
- Stadium: Dubai International Stadium
India vs New Zealand Pitch Report, Toss Impact
Pitch Report: Though the average ODI score at Dubai International Stadium is just 219 runs, but the surface has changed significantly in the last few years. These days, it’s a batting pitch. A high-scoring affair is on the cards.
Toss Impact: Toss shouldn’t affect the proceedings in this game as playing conditions are likely to remain same throughout the match.
ODI Stats at Dubai International Stadium
| Total Matches | 60 |
| Won Batting First | 22 |
| Won Batting Second | 36 |
| No Result | 02 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 219 |
| Highest Score | 355/5 |
| Lowest Score | 91/10 |
India vs New Zealand: Dubai Weather
Weather Report: The weather report in Dubai for Sunday indicate that there’s 10% chance of rai, but the match should go ahead without any disturbances from heaven.
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India vs New Zealand Team News
- New Zealand have no injury concerns ahead of this game. The Kiwis are likely to remain unchanged from the last match.
- India, on the other hand, are sweating over the fitness of captain Rohit Sharma and Mohammed Shami. The duo missed training sessions on Friday.
Players to watch out for in India vs New Zealand match
- Virat Kohli: India’s superstar batter scored a magnificent 100* against Pakistan. Kohli is a kind of batter who turns up in style in big games.
- Kane Williamson: Yes, he has been found wanting in this tournament, but we all know the quality he has. Williamson could erupt here against India and that’s no exaggeration.
- Hardik Pandya: India’s all-rounder is definitely amongst the most consistent player in the white-ball format. His two-way skills are the reasons why he should be in your NZ vs IND Dream11 teams.
- Kuldeep Yadav: On slow pitches in Dubai, Kuldeep Yadav is surely a bowler to keep an eye on. He can turn the game on its head with his bowling skills alone.
- Rachin Ravindra: Scored a century against Bangladesh and can contribute with the ball. The young New Zealander can be a good choice for captain in IND vs NZ Dream11 teams.
IND vs NZ Expected Playing XIs
India Probable Starting XI vs New Zealand:
- Rohit Sharma
- Shubman Gill
- Virat Kohli
- Shreyas Iyer
- KL Rahul (WK)
- Hardik Pandya
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Axar Patel
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Mohammed Shami
- Harshit Rana / Arshdeep Singh
New Zealand Probable Starting XI vs India:
- Will Young
- Devon Conway
- Kane Williamson
- Daryl Mitchell
- Tom Latham (WK)
- Glenn Phillips
- Michael Bracewell
- Mitchell Santner (C)
- Nathan Smith
- Matt Henry
- Will O’Rourke
India vs New Zealand squads for ICC Champions Trophy 2025
India squad for ICC Champions Trophy: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Ravindra Jadeja, Varun Chakaravarthy
New Zealand squad for ICC Champions Trophy: Mitchell Santner (c), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Will O’Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Ben Sears, Nathan Smith, Kane Williamson, Will Young.
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