The wait is over! We finally have our two finalists for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. India will take on New Zealand in the grand finale on 9th March 2025.
Hello and Welcome! We are excited to bring you the IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction for this big clash.
The final will be played at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.
Both teams have already faced each other at this venue earlier in the tournament, where India defeated New Zealand by 44 runs.
The Kiwis struggled against the Indian spinners in that match, but now, with a better understanding of the conditions, they will be well-prepared for this high-stakes battle.
India:
The Men in Blue have been unstoppable in this tournament, remaining unbeaten so far. They are now just one step away from lifting the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
India secured their spot in the final by defeating Australia in the Semi-Final. The bowlers did a fantastic job, restricting Australia to 264 runs, and the batters chased down the target in 48.1 overs.
Virat Kohli was the star with the bat, scoring 84 runs off 98 balls. Shreyas Iyer contributed 45 runs, while KL Rahul added 42 runs to the chase.
With the ball, Mohammed Shami led the attack, picking up 3 wickets, while Varun Chakravarthy and Ravindra Jadeja took 2 wickets each.
New Zealand:
New Zealand has been in top form throughout the tournament, losing only one match and that was against India.
The Kiwis delivered a dominant performance in their Semi-Final against South Africa, posting a massive total of 362 runs and successfully defending it with a strong bowling effort.
With the bat, Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson were outstanding, scoring 108 and 102 runs, respectively. Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips also made valuable contributions, scoring 49 runs each.
In the bowling department, Mitchell Santner was the pick of the bowlers, taking 3 wickets, while Matt Henry and Glenn Phillips took 2 wickets each.
IND vs NZ Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | India vs New Zealand, Final Match, ICC Champions Trophy, 2025. |
| Venue | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
| Date & Time | March 09, 02:30 PM IST |
| Live Streaming | Disney+ JioHotstar app, Sports18 and Star Sports Network |
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IND vs NZ Pitch Report
| STATS | ODI |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 62 |
| Matches won batting first | 23 |
| Matches won bowling first | 37 |
| Average 1st innings Score | 220 |
| Average 2nd innings Score | 194 |
The pitch at Dubai International Cricket Stadium is a balanced wicket, favoring bowlers with variations.
As the match progresses, the wicket slows down, making chasing difficult. Spinners are expected to have the most impact on this surface.
Last 4 Match Results at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai:
March 04, 2025
AUS 264 (49.3 Ov), IND 267/6 (48.1 Ov)
March 02, 2025
IND 249/9 (50 Ov), NZ 205 (43.5 Ov)
Feb 23, 2025
PAK 241 (49.4 Ov), IND 244/4 (42.3 Ov)
Feb 20, 2025
BAN 228 (49.4 Ov), IND 231/4 (43.3 Ov)
Weather Report of Dubai
There is a 10% chance of rain. The temperature is expected to be around 30°C, with humidity at 33%.
India vs New Zealand Live Streaming
You can watch the match live on the Disney+ Hotstar app and Star Sports Network. For live score updates of India vs New Zealand, check out the Cricgram app.
IND vs NZ Head-to-Head
Matches Played: 119
India Wins: 61
New Zealand Wins: 50
India vs New Zealand Recent Form
| India | W | W | W | W | W |
| New Zealand | W | L | W | W | W |
Team News
India
India will stick to their 4 spinners and 2 seamers strategy for the final. With no injury concerns, they are expected to play with the same playing 11.
New Zealand
Matt Henry injured his shoulder while taking a catch against South Africa. If he is unfit, Nathan Smith or Jacob Duffy is likely to replace him in the playing 11.
IND vs NZ Probable Playing XI
India Probable Playing 11
- Rohit Sharma (C)
- Shubman Gill
- Virat Kohli
- Shreyas Iyer
- Axar Patel
- KL Rahul (wk)
- Hardik Pandya
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Mohammed Shami
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Varun Chakravarthy
New Zealand Probable Playing 11
- Will Young
- Rachin Ravindra
- Kane Williamson
- Daryl Mitchell
- Tom Latham (wk)
- Glenn Phillips
- Michael Bracewell
- Mitchell Santner (C)
- Matt Henry//Nathan Smith
- Kyle Jamieson
- William ORourke
Top Picks for IND vs NZ Dream11 Team
India Best Players:
Virat Kohli: 301 M, 14180 R, 58.11 A + 5 W
Shubman Gill: 54 M, 2744 R, 59.6 A
Axar Patel: 67 M, 754 R, 22.17 A + 72 W
Hardik Pandya: 93 M, 1886 R, 33.1 A + 91 W
Varun Chakravarthy: 3 M, 8 W
Rohit Sharma (c): 272 M, 11092 R, 48.64 A + 9 W
Shreyas Iyer: 69 M, 2797 R, 48.22 A
New Zealand Best Players:
Rachin Ravindra: 32 M, 1196 R, 44.29 A +20 W
Kane Williamson: 172 M, 7224 R, 49.47 A + 37 W
Michael Bracewell: 30 M, 619 R, 36.41 A + 32 W
Mitchell Santner (c): 117 M, 1430 R, 26.48 A + 124W
Matt Henry: 91 M, 270 R, 10.38 A + 165 W
Glenn Phillips: 43 M, 1078 R, 39.92 A + 16 W
IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Final Match
Wicket-Keepers: Tom Latham
Batters: R Sharma, Virat Kohli, K Williamson, R Ravindra (C), S Gill
All-Rounders: Axar Patel (Vc), M Bracewell, M Santner, H Pandya
Bowlers: V Chakravarthy
Fantasy Cricket Tips for Dream11 Team
You can pick L Rahul in wicket-keeper.
S Iyer, D Mitchell, Matt Henry, M Shami and R Jadeja are also good picks.
IND vs NZ Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
- Rachin Ravindra
- Axar Patel
- Virat Kohli
- Shubman Gill
- Kane Williamson
FAQs
Where Can I Get IND vs NZ live Scorecard?
You can see Live Scorecard IND vs NZ Live Scorecard on Cricgram app.
Squads
India Squad
Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Washington Sundar, Rohit Sharma (c), Varun Chakravarthy, Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul (wk), Hardik Pandya, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Shubman Gill, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav.
New Zealand Squad
Jacob Duffy, Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, William ORourke, Tom Latham (wk), Mark Chapman, Nathan Smith, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Matt Henry, Will Young, Kyle Jamieson.
We will update the final Fantasy Team on Telegram Channel.
Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.