Team India’s next match is against New Zealand, with both sides playing for the coveted Champions Trophy. The upcoming IND vs. NZ Champions Trophy final match will be played on Match 9 (Sunday) at the Dubai International Stadium. Over the years, India and New Zealand have had some thrilling encounters.
India holds the recent edge in ICC tournament clashes, winning the last three encounters. However, New Zealand has proven to be a formidable opponent, and the upcoming final will be a true test of both teams’ abilities.
India vs New Zealand in ICC tournaments
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Group Stage
India defeated New Zealand by 44 runs in Dubai. India’s bowlers put up a strong performance, with Matt Henry taking five wickets for New Zealand, but India’s bowling unit outperformed them to secure the win.
Cricket World Cup 2023 Semi-Final
India emerged victorious by 70 runs at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, and Shreyas Iyer played crucial roles in setting a massive target of 397/4. Despite a valiant effort from Daryl Mitchell and Kane Williamson, New Zealand fell short as Mohammed Shami’s 7/57 sealed the win for India.
Cricket World Cup 2023 Group Stage
India won by four wickets in Dharamshala. New Zealand set a target of 273, with Daryl Mitchell scoring 130 off 127 balls. Mohammed Shami’s 5/54 kept the target within reach, and Virat Kohli’s steady 95 off 104 guided India to victory with four wickets in hand.
Cricket World Cup 2019 Semi-Final
New Zealand won by 18 runs at Old Trafford. In a rain-affected match, New Zealand posted 239/8, with Ross Taylor and Kane Williamson leading the scoring. New Zealand’s bowlers then ripped through India’s top order, reducing them to 4/24 within 10 overs. Despite a fightback from Ravindra Jadeja and MS Dhoni, India fell short.
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Final
India and New Zealand are set to face off in the final at the Dubai International Stadium on March 9, 2025. Both teams have shown strong performances throughout the tournament, and this match promises to be an exciting contest.
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