New Zealand and India will be facing each other in the last group game of the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025. It will be the 12th game of the tournament and is scheduled to be played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday (March 2).
Both teams have won their opening two group games, beating Pakistan and Bangladesh. Before that, New Zealand had won the ODI tri-series without losing a match. On the other hand, India had inflicted a 3-0 whitewash on England earlier this month.
India and New Zealand are in good form at present and will be keen to win the upcoming game to maintain the winning momentum. And as they gear up for the IND vs NZ game, we are taking a look at all the major predictions for the game.
IND vs NZ Match Prediction: Who Will Win Match 12? ICC Champions Trophy 2025
Match Details
Match: IND vs NZ, match 12
Date: March 2, 2025
Time: 02:30 PM IST
Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
Live streaming: JioStar
Live broadcast: Star Sports, Sports18
IND vs NZ Match Prediction—Head-to-Head Record
The SA vs ENG rivalry has been very intense over the years with no team managing to dominate. However, South Africa’s record is slightly better than England’s.
Out of the 70 ODIs between the two teams so far, South Africa have won 34 while England have emerged victorious in 30.
Total ODI Matches Played: 118
India Won: 60
New Zealand Won: 50
Last 5 Matches: India – 5 wins | New Zealand – 0 wins
Pitch Report & Conditions
Slow pitch: The pitch at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium is likely to be slow, where stroke making won’t be very easy for the batsmen. Both the teams have several quality spinners in their ranks and will be looking to capitalise on it.
Average 1st Innings Score: 219 – The average first innings total at the venue is 219 runs.
Chasing Record:
The chasing teams have a good record at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Out of the 60 ODIs played at the venue so far, teams batting second have won 36 games while teams batting first have won 22 games. Even in the ongoing tournament, India won both of their games while chasing.
Weather Report
The weather report for the upcoming game between India and New Zealand is promising. The forecast has not predicted any rain and the game is unlikely to face any major interruption. The temperature is set to be in the early 20s throughout the game.
IND vs NZ Match Prediction – India and New Zealand Probable XIs
India Playing 11:
Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh/Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav
New Zealand Playing 11:
Will Young, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra/Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, William O’Rourke
Form and Fitness
Neither India nor New Zealand have any major injury concerns ahead of the upcoming game.
Score Prediction
| Team | 1st Innings | 2nd Innings |
| IND | 260-270 | 240-250 |
| NZ | 240-250 | 210-220 |
IND vs NZ Players to perform prediction
IND – Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya and Mohammed Shami will be the key players for India.
NZ – Rachin Ravindra, Devon Conway, Tom Latham, Kane Williamson and Mitchell Santner will be the key players for New Zealand.
IND vs NZ Best Batsman Prediction
Who will score the most runs for India in the match: Shubman Gill or Shreyas Iyer
Who will score the most runs for NZ in the match: Rachin Ravindra or Tom Latham
IND vs NZ Best Bowler Prediction
Who will pick the most wickets for IND in the match: Mohammed Shami or Axar Patel
Who will pick the most wickets for NZ in the match: William O’Rourke or Mitchell Santner
Conclusion: Who will win the match?
With conditions in Dubai likely to favour India more, the Men in Blue will be starting the game as favourites. India have won their last five ODIs against New Zealand and will be the favourites to win the upcoming game as well.