Updated 1 March 2025 at 16:16 IST
India vs New Zealand, Champions Trophy 2025: Check Out IND vs NZ Full Squads, Pitch Report, H2H & Details You Need To Know
Champions Trophy 2025: The Rohit Sharma-led Team India will be in action against the Mitchell Santner-led New Zealand at the UAE's Dubai International Stadium.
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It's nearly time for the final group stage match between India and New Zealand at the UAE's Dubai International Stadium. The Mitchell Santner-led side is expected to be in action against Rohit Sharma's men. Both sides have qualified for the CT semifinals, and it would act as a preparatory fixture among both sides as both teams will aim for the edge as they head into the play. Ahead of the entertaining clash, take a look at all the details you need to know, including the predicted XI, head-to-head record, and more such details.
India vs New Zealand, Champions Trophy 2025: Check Out All The Details Here
India vs New Zealand: Head To Head
Team India have been utterly dominant in terms of head-to-head record against New Zealand. In the 118 ODI matches they have played, the Men in Blue have won 60 matches, while the Blackcaps have secured 50 wins. One match had ended up in a tie. while seven ODI matches ended up with no results. The Indian side certainly have the edge as they head into the competition.
India vs New Zealand: When Will The Champions Trophy 2025 Match Be Played?
The India vs New Zealand, Champions Trophy 2025 match will be played on March 03, 2025.
India vs New Zealand: Where Will The Champions Trophy 2025 Match Be Played?
The India vs New Zealand, Champions Trophy 2025 match will be played at the Dubai International Stadium in the UAE.
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India vs New Zealand: When Will The Champions Trophy 2025 Match Start?
The India vs New Zealand, Champions Trophy 2025 match will start at 02:30 PM IST. The toss usually happens 30 minutes prior to the game. So the toss for the India vs New Zealand, Champions Trophy 2025 match will take place at 02:00 PM IST.
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India vs New Zealand: Pitch Report
History has suggested that the Dubai International Stadium pitch gives assistance to the fast bowlers with seam in the initial overs with the new ball. But conditions could drastically change and batting could gain an advantage. Dew also plays a role, which tends to influence the decision of the skippers.
However, in the past two matches, the team batting first have substantially struggled, with spin bowlers getting the edge. When the Indian batters come down to chase, they manage to pull off a strong game despite the resistance.
India vs New Zealand: Weather Update
The weather at the Dubai International Stadium is expected to go as high as 25°C with hazy sunshine. Unlike the drenched situation in Pakistan, India and New Zealand won't have to deal with the precipitation. However, it could be a bit breezy, as the wind gusts could reach up to 44km/h.
India vs New Zealand: How To Watch The Champions Trophy 2025 Match On Television?
The India vs New Zealand Champions Trophy 2025 match will be broadcasted by Star Sports and Sports18 in India.
India vs New Zealand: How To Watch The Champions Trophy 2025 Live Streaming?
The India vs New Zealand Champions Trophy 2025 match can be live streamed on JioHotstar.
India vs New Zealand: Squads For The Champions Trophy 2025 Match
India: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli , Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul , Rishabh Pant , Hardik Pandya , Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Mohd. Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Ravindra Jadeja, Varun Chakaravarthy.
New Zealand: Mitchell Santner (c), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Will O’Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Nathan Smith, Kane Williamson, Will Young, Jacob Duffy.
India vs New Zealand: Predicted XI For The Champions Trophy 2025 Match
India: Shubman Gill (c), KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakravarthy
New Zealand: Will Young, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, Tom Latham (wk), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, William O’Rourke.
Published By : Pavitra Shome
Published On: 1 March 2025 at 16:16 IST