India vs New Zealand: We are in the last group game of the 2025-edition of the ICC Champions Trophy where two killer contenders India and New Zealand will take on each other at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai.
There prime focus before the knockouts would be strengths, weaknesses, and their tactical approach in the main game.
Team India
The “Men in Blue” have been flamboyant in their group stage so far by defeating it’s two geographical neighbours Bangladesh and Pakistan. With all bases covered, India would be entering the knockouts as a dominant force. With Strong batting line-up, Team India led by Rohit Sharma would be showing the same class as they have shown so far in the tournament.
New Zealand Scare
Team India’s only scare in the ICC knockouts has been New Zealand. In ICC events, New Zealand have shown their prowess against the Men in Blue and dominated most of the times. Last time when these two sides battle it out, India eventually turned out to be the winners.
Virat Kohli’s 300th ODI
Apart from this battle, Team India’s star batter Virat Kohli on a verge of creating history by becoming the 7th Indian player to play 300 ODI matches. So far in 299 matches, Virat amassed 14,085 runs at an average of 58.20 with 51 centuries, which is most by any batter in ODI history.
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Team New Zealand
New Zealand and the ICC events have a different love-affair. The “Kiwis” have been a dominant force in the ICC events or better be called as “Dark Horse”. So far, Kiwis have a good track record in the knockout games since 2007.
New Zealand’s Spin Trio
The spin-trio of New Zealand-side led by Mitchell Santner, Michael Bracewell, and Glenn Phillips have been one of the killers of oppositions. Team India will definitely look into their past history with them and play tactically well against them.
India vs New Zealand: Head To Head Battles
| Statistic | India | New Zealand |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 118 | 118 |
| Wins | 60 | 50 |
| Tied Matches | 1 | 1 |
| No Result | 7 | 7 |
| Highest Team Total | 397/4 | 349 |
| Lowest Team Total | 79 | 88 |
| Highest Successful Chase | 321/5 | 348/6 |
| Lowest Total Defended | 168 | 200 |
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