Champions Trophy 2025, India vs New Zealand Live Score and Updates: 12th Match Key Highlights, Runs, Wickets and Records

In the 12th match of the ICC Championship Trophy 2025, India faces New Zealand at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on March 2. Both teams have already obtained their positions in the semifinals, which is crucial to identifying the highest position in Group A.

India’s batting roster showed off their strength, and Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma provided a solid start. Gill became the fastest batsman, reaching 2,000 ODI runs, reaching this milestone in just 38 innings.

Virat Kohli competed in his 300th ODI, adding a valuable run and closer to a fifth batsman, scoring more than 3,000 internationals against New Zealand.

Bowling in New Zealand, led by Matt Henry and Mitchell Santner, faces a difficult task. Henry’s recent performances include 16 wickets in six games, highlighting his threat.

The result of this game will set the tone for the semi-finals as both teams aim to maintain their winning momentum.

ICC Championship Trophy 2025: Live Score and Key Highlights: India and New Zealand Conflict

Tossing the results: New Zealand won the discount and beat India for the first time in Dubai against India.

Team Lineup: Possible rosters in India include Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shretyas Iyer/Rishabh Pant, Axar Patel/Washington Sundar, Kl Rahul (WK), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Arshdeep Singh and Kuldeep Yadav.

New Zealand has an unchanged roster with Will Young, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, Tom Russom, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson and William O’Rourke.

National anthem and pre-match ceremonies

Before the game begins, the national anthems of India and New Zealand are played, as are the habits of international cricket.

Open the batter

India: Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill opened the batting for India.

New Zealand: Young and Devon Conway are expected to open to New Zealand.

Varun Chakravarthy replaces Harshit Rana

For the Ind vs NZ League match, India made a change. Fast bowler Harshit Rana is excluded from XI’s match, and Spinner Varun Chakravarthy replaces him

Key Highlights and Context

The importance of the game: Both teams have reached the semifinals, but the results will determine their opponents. The winner will face Australia, while the loser will face South Africa.

Positive record: India and New Zealand have a long history, with India winning 50 wins in 118 ODI and New Zealand.

ICC Championship Trophy 2025: Ind vs NZ Live Score