Team India’s Semis Opponent to be Decided Today – Firstpost
As the moment of truth approaches, Team India is poised to face their semi-final opponents, with the match against New Zealand scheduled to take place today. The outcome of this crucial game will decide whether India will face Australia or South Africa in the semi-finals, making it a thrilling contest for cricket enthusiasts worldwide.
India vs New Zealand LIVE Cricket Score, Champions Trophy 2025:
India and New Zealand are all set to lock horns in their much-anticipated last group-stage match, with both teams having secured their spots in the semi-finals. The only question remaining is the identity of their opponents, with Australia and South Africa as the potential challengers.
India’s Road to the Semi-finals: A Brief Overview
India will play their semi-final in Dubai on March 4th, while New Zealand will return to Pakistan to face their opponents in Lahore on March 5th. If India emerge victorious against New Zealand, they will play against Australia in the semi-final. Conversely, if they taste defeat, they will face South Africa.
Who Will India Face in the Semi-finals?
The suspense will be prolonged until the end of the match today. Will India face the mighty Australians, known for their attacking style, or the resilient South Africans, who will stop at nothing to emerge triumphant? The answer lies in the result of the game, which promises to be a thrilling contest.
Dubai Weather and Pitch Report
- Pitch Report: The pitch is expected to favour both batters and bowlers, with a dry surface and no rain in the forecast. Players can anticipate consistent bounce and pace, ensuring a balanced contest between bat and ball.
- Weather Report: As per the Accuweather App, the temperature on Sunday is expected to be around 25°C, with no rain predicted.
Predicted XIs:
- India’s Predicted XI: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakravarthy, Arshdeep Singh
- New Zealand’s Predicted XI: Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry, Will O’Rourke
Full Squads:
- India: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Mohd. Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Ravindra Jadeja, Varun Chakravarthy
- New Zealand: Mitchell Santner (c), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Will O’Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Nathan Smith, Kane Williamson, Will Young, Jacob Duffy
Stay tuned to know which team will emerge victorious and secure their spot in the semi-finals. Will it be India’s spirited performance or New Zealand’s clinical play that takes the day? The suspense is palpable, and we can’t wait to find out!
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