New Zealand vs. India
The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy
Dubai, United Arab Emirates’ Dubai International Stadium
March 2, Sunday, 1pm (09:00 GMT)
The winners of Group A will face each other on Sunday in Dubai after India and New Zealand secured their Champions Trophy semifinal positions early in the 50-over competition.
Australia placed second in Group B and will play the winner of the group stage final, while South Africa won Group B and will play the loser of Sunday’s match.
India will enter the game following a six-day break following their triumph against Pakistan.
The last group match and Tuesday’s semifinal in Dubai will be separated by just one day. In fact, injuries and player workloads have been the main topics of discussion leading up to the game.
What’s new with the Indian team?
The Indian squad has declared that Mohammed Shami and captain Rohit Sharma are healthy and ready to play against New Zealand.
Rohit and speed leader Shami momentarily departed the pitch during India’s most recent victory over bitter rivals Pakistan, casting question on the two players’ fitness.
Before the match against New Zealand, wicketkeeper-batsman KL Rahul told reporters, “As far as I know, there aren’t any real concerns about anyone missing games.”
Rahul claimed that even though there were a few aches and pains, nothing major because every player had gone to the gym and trained.
After a protracted injury layoff, Shami, 34, recently made his international cricket comeback and scored 5-53 in India’s opening victory over Bangladesh.
He appeared to have some ankle issues against Pakistan, though, as he left for treatment before coming back to bowl, much to India’s relief.
With his successor Shubman Gill briefly leading the team, Rohit also departed the pitch, and television pundits speculated that the skipper was suffering from a hamstring strain.
In his 15-ball 20, Rohit gave India a head start by coming back and batting in his typical opening position.
Ryan van Doeschate, the Indian assistant coach, brushed off any worries regarding Rohit’s fitness.
“He’s doing fine. Ten Doeschate remarked, “You can see he’s batting, he did a little bit of fielding earlier.” He’s experienced this injury before, so he knows how to handle it expertly. He’s also keeping an eye on it.
In the absence of pace sensation Jasprit Bumrah, who missed the eight-nation event due to a back ailment, Shami has been India’s preferred bowler.
“I don’t believe that sleep is a problem. You back the two games in this way. “It could be a lot of work for Shami to bowl 10 overs and possibly do it again in 36 hours if we bowl second,” ten Doeschate stated.
“To keep the guys fresh for the first semifinals, Rohit will need to control that on the pitch.”
What’s new with the New Zealand team?
Daryl Mitchell, a formidable top-order batsman who missed Monday’s victory over Bangladesh due to illness, has proclaimed himself fit to play against India.
Mitchell remarked, “It’s obviously disappointing to miss the last game with being a bit crook.”
It’s good to be back with the team, leave the hotel room, participate in training, and anticipate the upcoming game.
“This Sunday’s cricket match is something I’m really looking forward to playing for our nation, and it should be enjoyable.”
In Rawalpindi, Mitchell was replaced in the batting order by Rachin Ravindra, who was recuperating from a concussion. With a brilliant 112, the Black Caps secured their place in the knockout stages. More than any other New Zealander, it was the opener’s fourth three-figure score at an ICC tournament.
Therefore, even though coach Gary Stead has hinted that he may rest players with niggles for the India match, he is presented with a bit of an embarrassment of riches in the batting area.
Spinners have contributed to the slow pitch in Dubai. In the victory over Pakistan, Kuldeep Yadav of India took three wickets.
The spin power of New Zealand has also been impressive; off-spinner Michael Bracewell returned figures of 4-26 in their most recent victory over Bangladesh in Rawalpindi.
The match on Sunday might end up being a contest between spinners, according to Ten Doeschate, a former all-rounder for the Netherlands and Essex.
Yes, I believe so. They will also have four spinners. Accordingly, it might be a contest of spin,” ten Doeschate stated.
“The guys have bowled well, and the pitch has helped a little bit, but I think going into the competition we weren’t expecting such an over-reliance in spin.”
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