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IND vs NZ : Match Preview
India and New Zealand are set to clash in a high-intensity match of ICC Champions Trophy 2025, at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. India holds a slight advantage, having already played two matches at this venue, while New Zealand has played both its games in Pakistan. The conditions in Dubai will play a crucial role, especially with the dew factor in the second innings.
Match Details:
- Match: India vs New Zealand
- Date: 2nd March 2025
- Time: 2:30 PM IST
- Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
- Streaming: JioHotstar
Pitch Report:
- The surface is dry and hard, favoring batting.
- Teams batting second have had an advantage due to the dew factor.
- Spinners may find it challenging in the second innings.
Head-to-Head Stats in ICC Events:
India:
- Rohit Sharma: 3 matches – 94 runs
- Shubman Gill: 2 matches – 106 runs
- Virat Kohli: 3 matches – 213 runs
- Shreyas Iyer: 2 matches – 138 runs
- Mohammed Shami: 2 matches – 12 wickets
- Kuldeep Yadav: 2 matches – 3 wickets
πΈπΈ Prepping π for #NZvIND ππ#TeamIndia | #ChampionsTrophy pic.twitter.com/YpL0V6aCKw
— BCCI (@BCCI) February 27, 2025
New Zealand:
- Kane Williamson: 2 matches – 136 runs
- Rachin Ravindra: 2 matches – 88 runs
- Daryl Mitchell: 2 matches – 264 runs
- Matt Henry: 2 matches – 4 wickets
- Glenn Phillips: 2 matches – 64 runs
The Black Caps are training hard ahead of the crucial clash against India in Dubai π³πΏ#ChampionsTrophy #NZvIND pic.twitter.com/f5UrqrnGYT
— ICC (@ICC) March 1, 2025
Possible Playing XI & Key Player Updates:
India:
- Rohit Sharma (Might be rested)
- Shubman Gill
- Virat Kohli
- Shreyas Iyer
- Hardik Pandya
- Axar Patel
- KL Rahul (wk)
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Harshit Rana
- Mohammed Shami (Might be rested)
- Kuldeep Yadav
New Zealand:
- Will Young (Might be replaced by Daryl Mitchell if fit)
- Devon Conway (May be rested for Mitchell)
- Kane Williamson
- Rachin Ravindra
- Tom Latham (wk)
- Glenn Phillips
- Michael Bracewell
- Mitchell Santner
- Matt Henry
- Kyle Jamieson
- William OβRourke
Overall Head-to-Head Stats:
India:
- Rohit Sharma: 27 matches – 982 runs – Avg 38
- Shubman Gill: 10 matches – 590 runs – Avg 84
- Virat Kohli: 31 matches – 1645 runs – Avg 59
- Shreyas Iyer: 7 matches – 484 runs – Avg 69
- Hardik Pandya: 14 matches – 274 runs, 15 wickets
- Mohammed Shami: 14 matches – 37 wickets
- Kuldeep Yadav: 11 matches – 20 wickets
New Zealand:
- Devon Conway: 7 matches – 230 runs – Avg 38
- Kane Williamson: 28 matches – 1147 runs – Avg 44
- Tom Latham: 22 matches – 876 runs – Avg 49
- Matt Henry: 10 matches – 16 wickets
- Daryl Mitchell: 6 matches – 309 runs – Avg 51, 5 wickets
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Conclusion : ICC Champions Trophy 2025
For IND vs NZ match today, Considering their familiarity with the Dubai conditions, India will start as slight favorites. However, New Zealand has a strong lineup and could capitalize on any mistakes. If India bats first, they will aim to set a big total, while New Zealand will rely on their balanced batting unit to chase effectively.
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