India vs New Zealand Champions Trophy Match 12- when and where to watch, venue, most likely playing XIs, full squad details, Pitch Report, Weather and more
This highly anticipated clash is likely to play a vital role in deciding the standings of the teams in the point table, with the Indian side aiming to maintain their dominance.
Team India has been in a polished form, securing credible triumphs against Bangladesh and arch-rivals Pakistan in the first two group stage matches. A win against New Zealand would not only extend their winning run but can also make sure they finish at the top of the points table.
New Zealand have been in fine form, winning both their leagues games as well with comfortable margins. They will also look to maintaining their unbeaten record in this edition and carrying momentum heading into the semi-final in Lahore.
With both teams eyeing momentum and focus heading into their last league game, cricket enthusiasts can look forward to a thrilling contest between two powerhouses of world cricket under the Dubai lights.
Check all the details given below regarding the match: -
IND vs NZ 12th Match Details
Match: IND vs NZ12th Match of Champions Trophy
Captains:
Mitchell Santner is going to lead New Zealand Cricket Team
Shubman Gillwill lead IndiaCricket Team
When: Sunday, March 2nd, 2025
Match is going to start at 02.30 p.m. (IST)
Venue:Dubai International Stadium, Dubai
Head-to-head of these two teams: Both teams have played 118 matches against each other. Out of which Indiahas won 60 matches and New Zealand has won 50 matches with 1 tie and 7 ended up in no result.
Likely playing XI
India (IND):
Shubman Gill (c), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh.
New Zealand (NZ):
Will Young, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, Tom Latham (wk), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Matt Henry, William O’Rourke, Kyle Jamieson
Pitch report
The Dubai International Stadium is expected to favour the spinners. The batters have to pace up the innings in the beginning as the pitch seems to be low scoring. The team winning the toss might opt to bowl first.
Best players from both of the teams
Best Batsman:Shubman Gill
Best Bowler:William O’Rourke
Weather forecast for today in Dubai
Maximum temperature: 24°C
Minimum temperature:20°C
Wind speed:16km/h
Chances of rain: 0%
Capacity of stadium: 25, 000
Prediction to win:Team Bowling first is most likely to win the match
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