India vs New Zealand – Champions Trophy 2025 Showdown in Dubai
📅 Updated: March 2, 2025: India and New Zealand will lock horns in the 12th match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, March 2. Both teams have already secured a semi-final spot but will aim to finish at the top of Group A with a victory.
Led by Rohit Sharma, India has been in dominant form, registering comprehensive wins over Bangladesh and Pakistan. Meanwhile, Mitchell Santner’s New Zealand has also been in top gear, defeating Pakistan and Bangladesh convincingly.
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With both teams in fine form, this high-stakes encounter promises to be a thrilling battle between two cricketing powerhouses.
📊 IND vs NZ Head-to-Head Record in ODIs
📌 Overall Record in ODIs
| Stats | India | New Zealand |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 118 | 118 |
| Matches Won | 60 | 50 |
| Matches Lost | 50 | 60 |
| Tied | 1 | 1 |
| No Result | 7 | 7 |
| Win % | 50.85% | 42.37% |
📌 Last 5 IND vs NZ ODI Matches
| Date | Winner | Margin | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 15, 2023 | 🇮🇳 India | 70 runs | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| Oct 23, 2023 | 🇮🇳 India | 4 wickets | HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala |
| Jan 24, 2023 | 🇮🇳 India | 90 runs | Holkar Stadium, Indore |
| Jan 21, 2023 | 🇮🇳 India | 8 wickets | Raipur |
| Jan 18, 2023 | 🇮🇳 India | 12 runs | Hyderabad |
🏟️ IND vs NZ at Dubai International Stadium
📢 This will be the first time India and New Zealand face off at the Dubai International Stadium in an ODI match. Both teams will aim to create history by securing a crucial win at this neutral venue.
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📌 Venue Insights:
- The Dubai pitch is known to be batting-friendly, but spinners could play a key role in the middle overs.
- Dew factor may play a role in the second innings, making it easier to chase.
- Historically, teams winning the toss prefer to bowl first at this venue.
🌟 Players to Watch Out For
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🇮🇳 India
✅ Virat Kohli – 122 runs in 2 matches, set to play his 300th ODI
✅ Shubman Gill – Tournament’s leading run-scorer for India (147 runs)
✅ Mohammed Shami / Arshdeep Singh – Key pacer selection will be crucial
✅ Rohit Sharma – Big match player, looking to lead from the front
🇳🇿 New Zealand
✅ Tom Latham – Top run-getter (173 runs in 2 matches)
✅ Rachin Ravindra – Solid all-round performances
✅ Michael Bracewell & William O’Rourke – Leading wicket-takers
🏏 What’s at Stake?
🔹 Winner tops Group A and plays Australia in the semi-final.
🔹 Loser will take on South Africa in the knockout stage.
🔹 Virat Kohli’s milestone – 300th ODI appearance for India.
🔹 First-ever IND vs NZ ODI clash at Dubai International Stadium.
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