The Indian men’s Cricket Team will play New Zealand on March 2nd at the Dubai International Stadium

The India vs New Zealand clash in the Champions Trophy 2025 is set to be an exciting battle as both teams have been in top form, winning their first two matches. The high-stakes encounter will take place at the Dubai International Stadium on March 2, 2025, at 2:30 PM IST.
India’s Performance So Far
India’s Probable Lineup
- Rohit Sharma (c)
- Shubman Gill
- Virat Kohli
- Shreyas Iyer
- Hardik Pandya
- Axar Patel
- KL Rahul (wk)
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Harshit Rana
- Arshdeep Singh 🔁 Mohammed Shami (Possible rotation in pace attack)
- Kuldeep Yadav
New Zealand’s Performance So Far
Like India, New Zealand has also beaten Bangladesh and Pakistan. However, this will be their first game in Dubai, and they might tweak their batting order to adapt to the conditions.
New Zealand’s Probable Lineup
- Mark Chapman 🔁 Will Young (Likely rotation in batting order)
- Kane Williamson (c)
- Devon Conway
- Rachin Ravindra
- Tom Latham (wk)
- Glenn Phillips
- Michael Bracewell
- Mitchell Santner
- Matt Henry
- Will O’Rourke
- Kyle Jamieson
Match Details
- 📍 Venue: Dubai International Stadium
- 📅 Date: Sunday, March 2, 2025
- ⏰ Time: 2:30 PM IST
Where to Watch – India vs New Zealand Champions Trophy 2025
- 📺 TV Broadcast: Star Sports Network (Official Broadcast Partner in India)
- 📱 Live Streaming: JioCinema & Hotstar (For mobile and web users)
What to Expect?
With both teams already in great form, this match is expected to be a high-intensity battle. India will look to maintain their winning streak and momentum, while New Zealand might experiment with their lineup since their qualification is confirmed. The Dubai pitch is likely to assist spinners, making Kuldeep Yadav and Mitchell Santner key players to watch.