India and New Zealand are set to lock horns in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on March 2 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium—a venue with its fair share of historic clashes. With India seeking redemption for past ICC heartbreaks and New Zealand looking to extend their knockout-stage supremacy, this match has all the ingredients for a cricketing spectacle.
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➤ Match Details
- Date and Time: March 2, 2025, at 2:30 PM IST;
- Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai;
- Format: One Day International (ODI).
➤ Match Preview
India vs New Zealand lock horn in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. With a semifinal spot nearly secured, India will be eager to maintain their unbeaten streak, while New Zealand looks to shake things up and cement their place in the knockouts.
India has been in red-hot form, convincingly winning both group-stage matches. Their latest triumph over archrivals Pakistan, led by a classic Virat Kohli century, has further solidified their standing as favorites for the title. However, the team faces a few selection headaches. Captain Rohit Sharma is doubtful due to injury. If he misses out, KL Rahul is expected to open the innings alongside Shubman Gill, with Rishabh Pant slotting into the middle order.
The Black Caps, known for their big-match temperament, will aim to disrupt India’s momentum. With Kane Williamson leading from the front, New Zealand possesses a well-rounded squad capable of thriving in UAE conditions. Devon Conway and Daryl Mitchell will be key figures in their batting lineup, while Mitchell Santner and Matt Henry will have crucial roles to play in the bowling department.
Predicted Lineups
India: Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (WK), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Mohammed Shami, Harshit Rana
New Zealand: Devon Conway, Mark Chapman, Kane Williamson (C), Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (WK), Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, Jacob Duffy, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Matt Henry
🏏 Bet Now on New Zealand vs India🏏➤ Interesting Facts
- The surface in Dubai stadium helps pacers in the opening ten overs but benefits batsmen in the early going;
- Before India defeated New Zealand in the 2023 World Cup semi-final, New Zealand had defeated India in three straight ICC elimination matches (2019, 2021, and 2023).
➤ Head to Head
In their last five ODIs, the Men in Blue have edged out the Kiwis 3-2, and perhaps most notably, India triumphed in their last ICC showdown—a high-stakes 2023 ODI World Cup semi-final, finally breaking the dreaded ICC knockout curse against the Black Caps.
- Total Matches: 116;
- India Wins: 58;
- New Zealand Wins: 50;
- No Result: 8.
➤ New Zealand vs India Match Odds
➤ Where to Watch Online
Fans can stream the match live on:
- India: Disney+ Hotstar;
- Pakistan: PTV Sports App;
- USA: ESPN+;
- UK: ICC.tv;
- Australia: Kayo Sports.
➤ Where to Watch on TV
The match will be available on:
- India: Star Sports;
- Pakistan: PTV Sports;
- USA: Willow TV;
- UK: Sky Sports;
- Australia: Fox Sports.
➤ Expert Betting Tips
Given their recent dominance over New Zealand and a more aggressive mindset, India enters this clash as the clear favorite. Backing them for the win seems like a smart bet. However, in individual performances, Kane Williamson stands out as New Zealand’s most reliable batter, boasting a tournament average of 61.06—making him a strong pick for top batsman. Kuldeep Yadav’s wrist spin on the bowling front has consistently troubled the Black Caps, positioning him as India’s best bet for top bowler.
Expect a high-scoring game, with over 300 runs likely in the first innings, thanks to India’s attacking approach and New Zealand’s deep batting lineup. A key early battle will be India’s pace attack against New Zealand’s openers, who have struggled against high-quality fast bowling. Betting on India to take at least two wickets in the powerplay is a solid option, with Shami and Bumrah capable of early breakthroughs.
📊 Key Betting Trends
- Out of 15 ICC matches against India, the Kiwis have won 10. India’s struggles against New Zealand in big tournaments are well documented;
- Kuldeep has taken 20 wickets in 11 ODIs against New Zealand, making him a strong pick for top bowler;
- Historically, teams batting second have a better win percentage in Champions Trophy matches—watch the toss closely.
🎯 Recommended Bets
Team with Top Batter (New Zealand) for 2.25 at 4rabet: With a tournament batting average of 61.06, Williamson is the most reliable Kiwi batter.
Top India Bowler: Kuldeep Yadav (India ) for 3.7 at 4rabet: His wrist spin has tormented New Zealand’s batters—expect him to take key wickets.
Total in the highest scoring over (Over 17.5) for 1.85 at 4rabet: Given both team’s aggressive batting approach, a high-scoring over above 17.5 runs is very likely.
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