New Zealand vs India Preview & Prediction ICC Champions Trophy, 2025
New Zealand vs India Match Info
Match: NZ vs IND, 12th Match, Group A, ICC Champions Trophy, 2025
Date: Sunday, March 02, 2025
Time:6:00 PM
Venue:Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 – Points Table (Group A):
Team
Matches
Won
Lost
Tied
No Result
Points
NRR
New Zealand
2
2
0
0
0
4
+0.863
India
2
2
0
0
0
4
+0.647
Bangladesh
3
0
2
0
1
1
-0.443
Pakistan
3
0
2
0
1
1
-1.087
Recent Performance
New Zealand:WWWWW
India:WWWWW
Both teams come into this match with perfect records in Group A, winning all their previous matches. Their impressive form makes this an exciting clash, as both sides are poised to secure a top spot in the group.
Head to head Last 5 Matches
India won by 70 runs
India won by 4 wickets (with 12 balls remaining)
India won by 90 runs
India won by 8 wickets (with 179 balls remaining)
India won by 12 runs
New Zealand has struggled to challenge India recently, and this will be another tough task for them.
IND/Player/Role
Rohit Sharma:Top order Batter
Shubman Gill :Opening Batter
Arshdeep Singh :Bowler
Harshit Rana :Bowler
Shreyas Iyer: Top order Batter
Ravindra Jadeja: Allrounder
Virat Kohli: Top order Batter
Kuldeep Yadav: Bowler
Mohammed Shami: Bowler
Hardik Pandya: Allrounder
Rishabh Pant:Wicketkeeper Batter
Axar Patel: Allrounder
KL Rahul:Wicketkeeper Batter
Varun Chakravarthy: Bowler
Washington Sundar: Bowling Allrounder
New Zealand Player/Role
Mitchell Santner (c): Bowling Allrounder
Michael Bracewell : Batting Allrounder
Mark Chapman: Allrounder
Devon Conway : Wicketkeeper Batter
Lockie Ferguson : Bowler
Matt Henry : Bowler
Tom Latham: Wicketkeeper Batter
Daryl Mitchell : Batting Allrounder
Will O’Rourke : Bowler
Glenn Phillips : Allrounder
Rachin Ravindra : Batting Allrounder
Ben Sears : Bowler
Nathan Smith : Allrounder
Kane Williamson : Top order Batter
Will Young : Top order Batter
Key Players to Watch:
India:
Rohit Sharma: The Indian captain is a formidable force at the top of the order. His big-hitting capabilities are crucial in the early stages of the innings.
Virat Kohli: With his unrelenting consistency, Kohli is always a threat in the top order, and his ability to anchor innings under pressure is invaluable.
Hardik Pandya: A dynamic allrounder, Pandya’s contributions with both bat and ball could prove decisive in a close contest.
Ravindra Jadeja: Known for his sharp bowling and the ability to control the middle overs, Jadeja’s experience will be pivotal in restricting New Zealand’s scoring.
New Zealand:
Kane Williamson: The New Zealand captain is the rock of their batting lineup, bringing stability and experience.
Devon Conway: As a wicketkeeper-batter, Conway has proven his ability to anchor innings and can also accelerate when needed.
Lockie Ferguson: His pace and aggressive bowling make him a constant threat to top-order batsmen, especially when the ball is swinging.
Mitchell Santner: The left-arm spinner is highly effective in the middle overs, and his allround skills add depth to New Zealand’s squad.
Match Prediction:
Both teams are in excellent form, making this a tantalizing encounter. India has dominated New Zealand in recent encounters, and their powerful top order, combined with a well-balanced bowling attack, gives them an edge. However, New Zealand’s deep allrounders and sharp bowlers will keep them competitive, especially with players like Ferguson and Santner leading the charge.
Prediction: India to win by 15-25 runs or 4-6 wickets, depending on match conditions.
Pitch Conditions: A balanced pitch favoring both bat and ball could lead to an exciting contest. The side that adapts quicker to the conditions will have the upper hand.
Weather: The weather forecast for the match suggests no rain interruptions, but dew could play a role in the second innings, especially with spinners coming into play.
Final Thoughts:
With both teams in stellar form, this clash between New Zealand and India is set to be a highly competitive and thrilling encounter. India’s superior head-to-head record adds extra weight to their advantage, but New Zealand’s fightback capability, especially with their experienced allrounders, could make this a much closer contest than anticipated.