India Face New Zealand Challenge In Virat Kohli’s 300th ODI Match Ahead Of Semis
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Enters A New Chapter
India’s Road to Glory: Virat Kohli’s 300th ODI Match A Test of Strength
India is all set to face New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, with Virat Kohli set to play his 300th ODI match. Will the Indian team be able to overcome the Kiwi challenge and emerge victorious? Only time will tell, as both teams head into the match with confidence and a winning streak.
New Zealand Wins the Toss and Elects to Bowl
New Zealand won the toss and chose to bowl first in match 12 of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, March 1. Daryl Mitchell replaced Devon Conway for New Zealand, while Varun Chakravarthy came in for Harshit Rana in India’s playing XI.
India’s Star Batter Virat Kohli Ready to Shine
Virat Kohli, one of India’s star batters, will be looking to make a mark in his 300th ODI match. With his impressive record and experience, he is an important player in the Indian lineup. How will he perform in this crucial match?
Key Statistical Analysis
India’s Form
- India has won 2 out of 2 matches in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 so far.
- They have won 8 out of 10 ODIs this year, with a batting average of 38.5 runs per match.
- Their top-order batters, such as Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, and KL Rahul, have been in good form, with scores of 50, 83, and 63, respectively, in their last 4 matches.
New Zealand’s Form
- New Zealand has won 2 out of 2 matches in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 so far.
- They have won 6 out of 8 ODIs this year, with a bowling average of 25.5 runs per match.
- Their top-order batters, such as Kane Williamson, Tom Latham, and Daryl Mitchell, have all scored at least 30 runs in their last 4 matches.
Match Preview
India and New Zealand are the only two teams to have won both of their first two matches in the tournament. A win for India will ensure that they top Group A and face Australia in the first semifinal, while a defeat will result in New Zealand taking the top spot and facing England in the first semifinal. These teams will be looking to make a statement in their respective semifinals, and each match will be crucial in determining the winner of the tournament.
IND vs NZ Playing XIs, Champions Trophy 2025
India: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul (w), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy
New Zealand: Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (w), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, William O’Rourke
What to Expect from the Match
Both teams will be looking to win the match and take the top spot in Group A. India’s top-order batters, such as Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill, will be looking to make a big impact, while New Zealand’s bowlers, such as Matt Henry and Kyle Jamieson, will be looking to restrict India’s scoring. The match will be a closely contested one, and only time will tell who will emerge victorious.
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