India vs New Zealand Prediction & Playing 11, Champions Trophy 2025: IND vs NZ Who will Win, Lineups

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India is set to face New Zealand in their final Group A match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on March 2 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

Both teams have secured their spots in the semi-finals, making this encounter crucial in determining the group leader.

IND vs NZ Team News and Key Players

India

The Indian team has showcased exceptional form in the tournament. They began with a six-wicket victory over Bangladesh, highlighted by vice-captain Shubman Gill's unbeaten century and Mohammed Shami's five-wicket haul. In their subsequent match against Pakistan, Virat Kohli's 51st ODI century propelled India to a convincing win, further solidifying their dominance.

Rohit Sharma is set to be sidelined for the match as Shubman Gill is likely to captain the Indian team. Rishabh Pant may come back while Arshdeep Singh is also poised to come in, replacing Mohammed Shami.

New Zealand

The Kiwis have been equally impressive. Their campaign began with a victory over Pakistan, followed by a five-wicket win against Bangladesh. In the latter match, Rachin Ravindra's century and Michael Bracewell's four-wicket haul were instrumental in their success.

The Kiwis will be tempted to make a couple of changes and someone like Jacob Duffy or Mark Chapman may be handed an opportunity. Kyle Jamieson played the Bangladesh match and is expected to keep his place.

IND vs NZ Head-to-Head Record

Historically, India and New Zealand have faced each other 118 times in ODIs. India leads with 60 wins, while New Zealand has secured 50 victories. Seven matches ended without a result, and one was tied.

India vs New Zealand Predicted Playing 11

India: Shubman Gill (c), KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant (wk), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy

New Zealand: Will Young, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, Tom Latham (wk), Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner (c), Michael Bracewell, Kyle Jamieson, William O'Rourke

IND vs NZ Prediction: Who will Win India vs New Zealand Match?

Both teams have displayed formidable performances, making this a closely contested match. India's batting lineup, bolstered by Kohli's resurgence and Gill's consistency, poses a significant challenge.

Conversely, New Zealand's balanced approach, with contributions from both batsmen and bowlers, makes them a formidable opponent. Given India's recent dominance over New Zealand, including two victories in the 2023 World Cup, they might have a psychological edge. However, New Zealand's current form cannot be underestimated. The outcome is likely to hinge on key individual performances on the day.