The stage is set for an epic clash between India and New Zealand at the Dubai International Stadium. Both the teams have qualified for the semi-finals of the tournament and now aim to finish the group stage of the competition at the top.
While India will hope to continue their winning streak and assert some dominance over the New Zealand side. The BlackCaps will look forward to keeping their winning momentum going.
Match Details: ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Match 12
- Date and Time: March 2, 02:30 pm (IST)/ 09:00 am (GMT)/ 02:00 pm (Local)
- Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
Dubai International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report:
The pitch at Dubai International Cricket Stadium is widely regarded for its favorable conditions for batting, providing consistent bounce and excellent carry. These characteristics allow batters to play aggressive shots with ease, making it ideal for high-scoring matches. Early in the game, the surface offers good pace, enabling the ball to come onto the bat nicely, further enhancing the opportunities for big runs.
IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeeper: Tom Latham
- Batters: Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Rachin Ravindra, Shubman Gill
- All-rounders: Axar Patel, Michael Bracewall, Mitchell Santner
- Bowlers: Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav, Will O’Rourke
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IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
- Choice 1: Shubman Gill (c), Michael Bracewall (vc)
- Choice 2: Virat Kohli (c), Tom Latham (vc)
IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Will O’Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Hardik Pandya, KL Rahul
IND vs NZ Dream11 Team for today’s match (March 2, 09:00 am GMT):
Squads:
India: 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: Mitchell Santner (c), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Will O’Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Jacob Duffy, Nathan Smith, Kane Williamson, Will Young