The excitement of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 has now reached its peak, where an important Group A match will be played between India vs New Zealand at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium today.
This is the 12th match of the tournament, which will start at 2:30 pm (IST). Both the teams are leading the race for the semi-finals by winning both their matches so far.
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 IND vs NZ: Head to head
The history of ODI matches between India and New Zealand has been very interesting. In the last 10 matches, India has won 5 matches, while New Zealand has won 3 matches.
India vs New Zealand Match Team Status
Both India and New Zealand are in great form in Group A of ICC Champions Trophy 2025. In the points table, New Zealand is at the first position with 4 points with a net run rate of 0.863, while India is also at the second position with 4 points with a net run rate of 0.647.
Both the teams have won both their matches and are in a very good position to reach the semi-finals.
IND vs NZ Match Weather and Pitch Report
The pitch of Dubai International Cricket Stadium is fast and bouncy, where fast bowlers get good help, an average of 220 runs are scored in the first innings, while an average of 195 runs are scored in the second innings. The pitch is average for spin bowling, but spinners can also get some help during the match.
Talking about the weather, the temperature in Dubai will be around 30 degrees Celsius during the day, but there is no chance of rain during the match. The wind speed will be moderate, which can give some help to the bowlers.
India’s probable Playing XI
- Rohit Sharma
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Cheteshwar Pujara
- Virat Kohli
- KL Rahul
- Shreyas Iyer
- Ravichandran Ashwin
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Mohammed Shami
- Mohammad Siraj
New Zealand’s Probable Playing XI
- Will Young,
- Devon Conway,
- Kane Williamson,
- Daryl Mitchell,
- Tom Latham (wk),
- Glenn Phillips,
- Michael Bracewell,
- Mitchell Santner (c),
- Nathan Smith,
- Matt Henry,
- William O’Rourke
IND vs NZ Match Dream11 Fantasy Tips
India vs New Zealand Dream11 Prediction: While making your Dream11 team for this important match of ICC Champions Trophy 2025, some important fantasy tips should be kept in mind. Virat Kohli and Tom Latham are the best options for the captain, while Rachin Ravindra and Shubman Gill are good options for the vice-captain. Rishabh Pant and Devon Conway can be chosen for the role of wicketkeeper.
Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Kane Williamson and Shreyas Iyer are good options among the batsmen. All-rounders include Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Michael Bracewell and Mitchell Santner.
Among the bowlers, Mohammed Shami, Harshal Patel, William O’Roark and Jake Duffy are good options. Virat Kohli has a great record against New Zealand, so making him the captain can be beneficial.
IND vs NZ Match Prediction
India vs New Zealand Match Prediction: This match between India and New Zealand is going to be very exciting, as both the teams are in good form. However, India has more experienced players than New Zealand and they are known to perform well in big matches.
The form of players like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Mohammed Shami is a big plus point for India. The New Zealand team is also known for its balanced performance, and players like Kane Williamson, Tom Latham, Michael Bracewell can turn the match in favor of their team.
Looking at the pitch and conditions, India has a 60% chance of winning, while New Zealand has a 40% chance. Sure, the Indian team is a slight favorite in this match, but New Zealand can never be underestimated, especially in ICC tournaments.
