The 12th match of ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will witness an exciting battle between New Zealand (NZ) and India (IND) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on March 2, 2025, at 2:30 PM IST.
Both teams have already secured their semi-final spots with two consecutive wins. This match will decide the Group A topper, making it an intense encounter.
New Zealand registered a 5-wicket win against Bangladesh, while India secured a 6-wicket victory over Pakistan in their last games. Both teams will look to continue their winning momentum before the knockouts.
Match Details: NZ vs IND, Match 12, ICC Champions Trophy 2025
| Match | New Zealand vs India (Match 12) |
| Date & Time | March 2, 2025, 2:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Dubai International Stadium, Dubai |
| Live Streaming | JioCinema, Disney+ Hotstar |
| Broadcast | Star Sports Network |
NZ vs IND Head-to-Head Record (ODIs)
| Total Matches | India Won | New Zealand Won |
|---|---|---|
| 118 | 60 | 50 |
Last 5 Matches Record
| India | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| ✅✅✅✅✅ | ✅✅✅✅✅ |
India holds a slight edge over New Zealand in their head-to-head encounters, but New Zealand has always been a tough competitor in ICC tournaments.
NZ vs IND Pitch Report & Weather Conditions
Dubai International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
- The pitch is batting-friendly, allowing batters to play their strokes freely.
- The average first innings score at this venue is 195 runs in the last 20 matches.
- The pacers have dominated, taking 67% of the total wickets.
- Winning the toss: Chasing teams have won 60% of the matches, so the captain winning the toss may choose to bowl first.
Weather Report (Dubai, UAE)
- Temperature: 20-23°C
- Humidity: 52%
- Wind Speed: 6.64 m/s
- Rain Chances: 0% (Clear skies expected)
NZ vs IND Probable Playing XI
India’s Predicted XI:
- Rohit Sharma (C)
- Shubman Gill
- Virat Kohli
- Shreyas Iyer
- KL Rahul (WK)
- Hardik Pandya
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Axar Patel
- Mohammed Shami
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Harshit Rana
New Zealand’s Predicted XI:
- Devon Conway
- Will Young
- Kane Williamson (C)
- Rachin Ravindra
- Tom Latham (WK)
- Glenn Phillips
- Michael Bracewell
- Mitchell Santner
- Matt Henry
- Kyle Jamieson
- Will O’Rourke
Top Fantasy Cricket Picks for NZ vs IND Dream11
Top Batter Picks
| Player | Matches | Runs | Average | Recent Scores |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virat Kohli (IND) | 5 | 199 | 49.8 | 100, 22, 52, 5, 20 |
| Shubman Gill (IND) | 5 | 406 | 101.5 | 46, 101, 112, 60, 87 |
| Rachin Ravindra (NZ) | 4 | 217 | 54.3 | 112, 25, 0, 1, 79 |
🔹 Key Pick: Virat Kohli – The King of chases, with a century in the last match.
Top Bowler Picks
| Player | Matches | Wickets | Average | Recent Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammed Shami (IND) | 5 | 10 | 26.1 | 0, 5, 1, 1, 3 |
| Will O’Rourke (NZ) | 5 | 11 | 23.3 | 2, 3, 4, 2, 0 |
| Harshit Rana (IND) | 4 | 7 | 22.0 | 1, 3, 0, 2, 1 |
🔹 Key Pick: Mohammed Shami – A proven wicket-taker, especially against New Zealand.
Top All-Rounder Picks
| Player | Matches | Runs | Wickets | Recent Scores & Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Bracewell (NZ) | 3 | 11 | 7 | 0, 11, 0, 0, 0 & 4, 0, 0, 1, 2 |
| Daryl Mitchell (NZ) | 5 | 160 | 0 | 10, 57, 10, 81, 2 |
| Ravindra Jadeja (IND) | 4 | 11 | 7 | 0, 0, 0, 11, 0 & 1, 0, 3, 0, 3 |
🔹 Key Pick: Michael Bracewell – His all-round abilities make him a must-have in fantasy teams.
NZ vs IND Dream11 Prediction Team: Small & Grand Leagues
Dream11 Prediction – Small League Team
Wicketkeepers: Tom Latham
Batters: Virat Kohli (C), Shubman Gill, Rachin Ravindra (VC)
All-rounders: Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell
Bowlers: Mohammed Shami, William O’Rourke
Dream11 Prediction – Grand League Team
Wicketkeepers: Tom Latham
Batters: Virat Kohli (C), Shubman Gill, Rachin Ravindra
All-rounders: Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell (VC)
Bowlers: Mohammed Shami, Matt Henry, William O’Rourke
NZ vs IND Dream11 Captain & Vice-Captain Choices
Safe Choices
✅ Captain: Virat Kohli
✅ Vice-Captain: Shubman Gill
Risky Choices for Grand League
⚡ Captain: Rachin Ravindra
⚡ Vice-Captain: Michael Bracewell
Match Prediction: Who Will Win NZ vs IND?
Both teams are unbeaten, making this a thrilling contest. India has a stronger spin attack, while New Zealand relies on pace and all-rounders. Given India’s form and spin-friendly Dubai conditions, they have a slight edge over the Kiwis.
🏆 Prediction: India to win the match.
With both teams in top form, expect a high-scoring thriller. Pick players based on pitch conditions, toss, and team combinations. Keep an eye on the latest injury updates before finalizing your Dream11 team.
