In the 12th match of the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025, two undefeated teams, New Zealand and India, will face off tomorrow, March 2, 2025, at 2:30 PM IST, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
New Zealand have been a steady performer in International Cricket Council (ICC) competitions and come into this match with a well-balanced side. Kane Williamson will be crucial in anchoring the innings, with Devon Conway and Will Young providing steadiness at the top. Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, and Michael Bracewell add essential depth to the team’s middle order. Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, and Kyle Jamieson will lead the bowling attack, hoping to take advantage of the conditions in Dubai.
On the other hand, India, one of the event’s top contenders, will be yet again backing themselves to make it three out of three. Having played all the games in Dubai, the unit will make sure to make most of it and gain proper momentum and confidence ahead of its sem final clash. Both sides are qualified, but yet it won’t be a dead-rubber, as playing against NZ has given India a headache. Nevertheless, Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill will yet again aim to provide a quality start, while Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer bolster the middle order. The inclusion of all-rounders such as Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, and Axar Patel provides balance to the team. India’s bowling arsenal, which includes Mohammad Shami, Kuldeep Yadav, and Harshit Rana, will be critical in containing New Zealand’s batting order.
Head-to-Head:
India and New Zealand have played each other in 118 matches in ODI, of which the Men in Blue have won 60, whereas the Kiwis won 50 occasions. Seven games concluded without a result. One match ended in a tie.
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