IND vs NZ Match Prediction 2025: Match Preview, Pitch Report and Who will win Today’s Match?

IND vs NZ Match Preview

The IND vs NZ match prediction would be affected by how the pitch plays out at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Even though the two teams have qualified for the semifinals, there will still be a lot riding on the match. A first-place finish will be at stake when the two finalists from 2000 clash on Sunday.

IND vs NZ Recent Form

The recent form of India and New Zealand is pretty similar to each other. Both teams have won five games in a row. When these two meet in Dubai, one of the teams will be saying goodbye to their incredible streak. It will be a welcome challenge for the two sides before the knockout phase of the tournament kicks in. The result of the India vs New Zealand clash will be affected by the recent form of the two teams. 

India’s recent form

India has won each of their last five games. Three of these victories came before the Champions Trophy against England. In the ongoing tournament, India has twice batted second and easily defeated their neighbors. The incredible depth of the Indian batting lineup has meant that they are pretty strong in conditions like the DICS.

New Zealand’s recent form

Like India, the Blackcaps have won each of their last five games. However, all five of these wins have come in Pakistan. The conditions in Dubai are pretty dissimilar to those in Pakistan, which means that the recent form of New Zealand might not have a big role to play in influencing the IND vs NZ match prediction.

IND vs NZ Head to Head Records in ODI

India and New Zealand have faced each other in ODIs 118 times. The Asian nation has won 60 of these games and comfortably leads the overall head-to-head record. However, New Zealand has the upper hand in the rivalry in ICC tournaments. The Kiwis hold a 6-5 lead over the ‘Men in Blue’ in ODI tournaments. The IND vs NZ match prediction will be affected by the overall head-to-head record between the two nations.

IND vs NZ Session Score Based on Scenario
 

There is no denying the fact that toss can play a crucial role in affecting the scoring and the result of a cricket match. The IND vs NZ match prediction will be affected by the result of the toss. The DICS have shown how the teams chasing here have had an advantage. Choosing to bowl first should be a no-brainer for most teams, but in the past, both Bangladesh and Pakistan chose to bat first after winning the toss. 

India wins the toss
 

If India wins the toss, they will be expected to bowl first at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. 

• Powerplay (0-10): New Zealand score 50-60 runs

• Total score: 235-250

• India wins the match

New Zealand wins the toss
 

If New Zealand wins the toss, they will be expected to bowl first in the final league game of the Champions Trophy. 

• Powerplay (0-10): India score 55- 65 runs.

• Total score: 250-265

• India wins the match

IND vs NZ Predicted Playing 11
 

The IND vs NZ match prediction will be affected by the playing 11 of both sides. These players will have a crucial role to play in sealing a first-place finish for their team in Group A. As mentioned before in the article, a first-place finish is pretty beneficial for both sides heading into the semi-final of the Champions Trophy.

India Playing 11

Shubman Gill (C), Rishabh Pant (wk), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh

New Zealand Playing 11

Will Young, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, Tom Latham (wk), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (C), Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry, Will O’Rourke

IND vs NZ Key Performers

India and New Zealand have some of the best players in the world among their ranks. These players carry match-winning abilities with them. The IND vs NZ match prediction will be affected by how the big names from the two teams perform.

Best Batter: Virat Kohli

Once in his touch, there is no other batter better than Virat Kohli. For more than a decade, Kohli has been the best batter for the Indian cricket team in ICC tournaments. As he approaches the fag end of his career, the former Indian skipper would attempt to add a few more ODI centuries to his name. He already has 51 centuries in the format to his name, and with his current form, it does not look like his tally will be stopping anytime soon.

Best Bowler: Kuldeep Yadav

Kuldeep Yadav, with his left-arm wrist spin, is currently one of the rarest bowlers in the cricketing world. With a googly in his armory, Kuldeep can spin the ball both ways. What makes him a successful bowler in the format is his subtle variations, which make it extremely hard to read him. He picked up a three-wicket haul in the previous match against Pakistan and looked in great touch while bowling in the last 10 overs.

IND vs NZ Today Match Prediction

IND vs NZ Match Prediction: India to win the match

Even though New Zealand is one of the best teams in the competition, India would be the favorite to win the match. The ‘Men in Blue’ is a strong team, and the conditions at DICS are much home-like for the Asian nation than the Blackcaps.