IND vs NZ Champions Trophy: Dream 11 Prediction, Playing XI

The IND vs NZ Champions Trophy showdown is here. Two heavyweights step into the ring. They’re already in the semis in Dubai—the battle for the top spot of group A.

Who will win the top spot?

Group A topper will face Australia in the semis and another team will face South Africa. It’s a battle for supremacy, a clash of titans, India and New Zealand, both already semifinal bound. That’s where the real game begins. It’s about momentum, it’s about strategy, it’s about securing that coveted top spot in Group A.

Venue and Time: Dubai’s Desert Duel

• Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai  
• Time: March 2, 2025 (Sunday), 2:30 PM IST / 09:00 AM GMT / 01:00 PM LOCAL  

Pitch & Weather Report

Dubai’s pitch has shown a bit of everything. Spinners are in the game, with slow turn and grip making middle overs a battle. Expect a dry, clear day with temperatures hovering around 24°C. Toss could be a major factor, as chasing might be the preferred option.

Head-to-Head

India holds a slight advantage, with 60 wins to New Zealand’s 50 in 118 ODIs. But records mean little when the stakes are this high. Both squads are packed with match-winners.

Predicted Playing XIs: Tactical Lineups

• India: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Harshit Rana  
• New Zealand: Will Young, Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Tom Latham (wk), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Will O’Rourke

India’s seasoned batting lineup and potent spin attack give them a slight edge. New Zealand’s all-round strength, however, cannot be discounted.

Dream11 Fantasy Team and Prediction

Team 1:

• Wicket-keeper: T Latham / KL Rahul 
• Batters: R Sharma, V Kohli / K Williamson, S Iyer, S Gill, R Ravindra
• All-rounders: A Patel, M Bracewell, H Pandya  
• Bowlers: K Yadav, W O’Rourke / M Shami
• Captain: R Sharma / V Kohli
• Vice Captain: R Ravindra / H Pandya

Team 2:

• Wicket-keeper: D Conway / KL Rahul
• Batters: V Kohli, S Iyer / W Young, R Sharma / S Gill, R Ravindra
• All-rounders: A Patel, M Bracewell, H Pandya, M Santner / R Jadeja, G Phillips  
• Bowler: W O’Rourke / K Yadav
• Captain: S Gill / A Patel
• Vice Captain: R Ravindra / M Bracewell

Team 3:

• Wicketkeepers: KL Rahul / T Latham  
• Batters: S Gill, V Kohli/ S Iyer, R Sharma, R Ravindra
• All-rounders: M Bracewell / G Phillips, A Patel / R Jadeja, M Santner  
• Bowlers: M Shami, M Henry / W O’Rourke, K Yadav
• Captain: A Patel / R Ravindra
• Vice Captain: M Bracewell / M Santner

Prediction:

India’s experience in Dubai conditions and their strong spin department give them the upper hand. While New Zealand’s spin attack can trouble the Indian batting, India’s overall balance and familiarity with the venue should see them through. Expect a closely contested match. The IND vs NZ Champions Trophy is poised for a thrilling conclusion.

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