India vs New Zealand Champions Trophy 2025 Match Preview and Live Score Updates
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The India vs New Zealand Champions Trophy 2025 match is set to take place on Sunday, March 2, at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai, with the winner topping Group A. Both teams have already qualified for the semifinals, but the result of this match will decide their opponents in the next round. India will face either Australia or South Africa, depending on the outcome of this match.
India has a strong record against New Zealand in ODIs, with 60 wins out of 118 matches. However, the Kiwis have been in good form recently and will be looking to cause an upset. The Indian team has been dealing with some injury concerns, with Rohit Sharma and Mohammed Shami suffering minor scares in their previous match against Pakistan. However, both players are expected to be fit for the match against New Zealand.
The New Zealand team has also been dealing with some injuries, with Daryl Mitchell missing their previous match against Bangladesh due to illness. However, he has declared himself fit for the match against India. The Kiwis have a strong batting lineup, with players like Kane Williamson and Glenn Phillips in good form. Their spinners, including Michael Bracewell and Rachin Ravindra, have also been performing well.
The pitch in Dubai has been sluggish, with spinners playing a key role in the matches played so far. India's Kuldeep Yadav and New Zealand's Michael Bracewell have been among the top performers with the ball. The match is expected to be a closely contested one, with both teams looking to gain momentum ahead of the semifinals. The Indian team will be looking to capitalize on their good form and dominate the Kiwis.
Here are the squads for both teams:
- India: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (w), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy
- New Zealand: Mitchell Santner (c), Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (w), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, William O'Rourke
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