ICC Champions Trophy: Key Insights Ahead of India vs New Zealand Showdown

Synopsis

As India prepares to clash with New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy, both teams are already through to the semi-finals. Virat Kohli aims for a memorable 300th ODI appearance, while both squads showcase formidable talent. Tune in for a thrilling encounter with significant stakes.

Key Takeaways

India has a strong ODI record against New Zealand.
Virat Kohli marks his 300th ODI appearance.
Shubman Gill leads India’s run charts.
Mohammed Shami shines with standout bowling performances.
Broadcasting available on Star Sports Network.

New Delhi, March 1 (NationPress) Determined India is set to face New Zealand in their decisive Group A encounter in the ICC Champions Trophy this Sunday. Both squads have already claimed spots in the semi-finals, and the winner of this match will secure the top position in the group.

The team led by Rohit Sharma has notched consecutive victories against Bangladesh and their long-time rivals Pakistan to earn a place in the last four of this eight-team tournament. Similarly, New Zealand has triumphed over Pakistan and Bangladesh to advance to the knockout phase.

Star batsman Virat Kohli will aim to shine in his 300th ODI appearance, having scored a match-winning century against Pakistan in the second match. Notably, Kohli also achieved a century in his 200th ODI against New Zealand.

Vice-captain Shubman Gill currently leads India’s scoring charts in the tournament with 147 runs over two matches, while Kohli closely follows with 122 runs.

On the bowling side, Mohammed Shami has emerged as India’s top performer with five wickets, and Harshit Rana has contributed four dismissals.

For the Kiwis, Tom Latham is the top run-scorer with 173 runs, followed by Rachin Ravindra with 112 and Will Young with 107 runs.

Both Michael Bracewell and William O'Rourke lead the wicket-taking charts for New Zealand with five dismissals each.

Historically, India boasts a superior ODI record against New Zealand, having won 60 out of their 118 meetings. The Kiwis have secured 50 wins, with one match ending in a tie and seven yielding no results.

In their most recent ODI encounter, India triumphed over New Zealand by 70 runs in the semi-final of the 2023 World Cup at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium.

When: Sunday, March 2

Where: Dubai International Stadium

Time: The match is set to commence at 2:30 pm IST, with the toss at 2 pm.

Broadcast details: The match will be aired on Star Sports Network.

Live Streaming: Viewers can stream the match live on JioHotstar.

Squads:

India: Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul(w), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Harshit Rana, Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav, Rishabh Pant, Washington Sundar, Varun Chakravarthy, Arshdeep Singh.

New Zealand: Will Young, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, Tom Latham(w), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner(c), Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, William O'Rourke, Daryl Mitchell, Nathan Smith, Mark Chapman, Jacob Duffy.