India vs New Zealand Champions Trophy 2025 Live Score and Updates

In the 12th match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, India faced New Zealand at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on March 2. Both teams had already secured their spots in the semi-finals, making this match crucial for determining the top position in Group A.

India's batting lineup showcased their strength, with Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma providing a solid start. Gill's remarkable form continued as he became the fastest batsman to reach 2,000 ODI runs, achieving this milestone in just 38 innings. 

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Virat Kohli, playing his 300th ODI match, added valuable runs, inching closer to becoming the fifth batter to score over 3,000 international runs against New Zealand.

New Zealand's bowlers, led by Matt Henry and Mitchell Santner, faced a challenging task against India's in-form batsmen. Henry's recent performance includes 16 wickets in six matches, highlighting his threat. 

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

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Live Score and Key Highlights: India vs New Zealand Clash

Toss Result: New Zealand won the toss and elected to bowl first against India in Dubai.

Team Lineups: India's probable lineup included Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer/Rishabh Pant, Axar Patel/Washington Sundar, KL Rahul (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Arshdeep Singh, and Kuldeep Yadav. 

New Zealand fielded an unchanged lineup, with Will Young, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, Tom Latham (wk), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, and William O’Rourke.

National Anthem and Pre-Match Ceremony

The national anthems of both India and New Zealand were played before the start of the match, as is customary in international cricket events.

Opening Batters

• India: Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill opened the batting for India.
• New Zealand: Will Young and Devon Conway were expected to open for New Zealand.

Varun Chakravarthy Replacing Harshit Rana

For IND vs NZ league match, the Indian team made one change: Fast bowler Harshit Rana was excluded from the playing XI while spinner Varun Chakravarthy replaced him.

Key Highlights and Context

• Importance of the Match: Both teams were already through to the semifinals, but the result would determine their opponents. The winner would face Australia, while the loser would face South Africa.
• Head-to-Head Records: India and New Zealand have a long history, with India winning 60 out of 118 ODIs and New Zealand winning 50.

• Shubman Gill's Early Dismissal: At 2.5 overs, Shubman Gill was out LBW (leg before wicket) to a delivery from Matt Henry.

• Rohit Sharma's Aggressive Shot Leads to Dismissal: Rohit Sharma scored 41 runs before being caught at deep square leg. He attempted a pull shot off Matt Henry's bowling.

• Virat Kohli's Edge to Glenn Phillips: Virat Kohli made 11 runs from 14 balls. In the 6.4th over, he edged a ball from Matt Henry to Glenn Phillips, who took a notable catch.

• Axar Patel Bowled by Mitchell Santner: Axar Patel was bowled by Mitchell Santner while trying to play a sweep shot. The ball went under his bat and hit the stumps, adding to India's challenges in their innings.

• Shreyas Iyer played a resilient innings, scoring 79 runs. His time at the crease ended when he was caught by Will Young off the bowling of William O'Rourke.

• KL Rahul scored 23 runs before attempting to loft Mitchell Santner over mid-on, but he mistimed the shot and was caught, resulting in his dismissal.

• Hardik Pandya's Dismissal: After contributing 45 runs, Hardik Pandya was dismissed by Matt Henry.

• Ravindra Jadeja's Dismissal: Ravindra Jadeja, after scoring 16 runs off 20 balls, attempted a cut shot but was caught by Kane Williamson, who executed a stunning one-handed catch.

• Mohammed Shami's Dismissal: Mohammed Shami was dismissed by Matt Henry, who completed his five-wicket haul with Shami's wicket.

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: IND vs NZ LIVE Score

• India: 249/9 after 50 overs (after the latest updates)
• Scorecard of Each Player: 2-7 (Shubhman Gill, 2.5 overs), 15-17 (Rohit Sharma, 5.1 overs), 11-14 (Virat Kohli, 6.4 overs), 42-61 (Axar Patel, 29.2 overs), 79-98 (Shreyas Iyer, 36.2 overs), 23-29 (KL Rahul, 39.1 overs), 16-20 (R. Jadeja, 45.5 overs), 45-45 (Hardik Pandya, 49.3 overs), 5-8 (M. Shami, 50 overs)
• Fall of Wickets: 15/1 (S. Gill, 2.5 ov), 22/2 (R. Sharma, 5.1 ov), 30/3 (V. Kohli, 6.4 ov), 128/4 (A. Patel, 29.2 ον), 172/5 (S. lyer, 36.2 ov), 182/6 (KL Rahul, 39.1 ov), 223/7 (R. Jadeja, 45.5 ov), 246/8 (H. Pandya, 49.3 ov), 249/9 (M. Shami, 50.0 ov)
• Not Out: 1-1 (Kuldeep Yadav)

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: New Zealand Live Score

• New Zealand: 205 after 45.3 overs (As of the latest updates)
• Scorecard of Each Player: 6-12 (R. Ravindra, 3.6 overs), 22-35 (Will Young, 11.3 overs), 17-35 (D. Mitchell,  25.1 overs), 14-20 (Tom Latham, 32.2 overs), 12-8 (Glenn Phillips, 35.4 overs), 2-3 (M. Bracewell, 37.1 overs), 81-120 (K. Williamson, 40.6 overs), 28-31 (M. Santner, 44.2 overs), 2-4 (M. Henry, 44.4 overs), 1-2 (W. O'Rourke, 45.3 ov)
• Fall of Wickets: 17/1 (R. Ravindra, 3.6 ov), 49/2 (W. Young, 11.3 ov), 93/3 (D. Mitchell, 25.1 ov), 133/4 (T. Latham, 32.2 ον), 151/5 (G. Phillips, 35.4 ov), 159/6 (M. Bracewell, 37.1 ov), 169/7 (K. Williamson, 40.6 ov), 195/8 (M. Santner, 44.2 ον), 196/9 (Μ. Henry, 44.4 ov), 205/10 (W. O'Rourke, 45.3 ov)
• Not Out: K. Jamieson 2* (2)

India wins the match by 44 runs against New Zealand.

IND vs NZ ICC Champions Trophy 2025: India Standout Moments & Highlights

 The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 group-stage clash between India and New Zealand in Dubai delivered a riveting contest defined by strategic brilliance, individual milestones, and dramatic momentum shifts. India emerged victorious by 44 runs, propelled by a clinical spin-bowling performance and resilient batting recoveries. 

New Zealand's Early Wickets and Pace Dominance

• New Zealand’s decision to bowl first after winning the toss14 immediately paid dividends, as their pace attack exploited the Dubai pitch’s early moisture. Matt Henry, operating with metronomic accuracy, dismantled India’s top order by removing Shubman Gill (2 off 8) and Virat Kohli (11 off 18) within the first 10 overs.
• Gill’s dismissal, edging a back-of-a-length delivery to Tom Latham, set the tone for New Zealand’s aggression. Kohli’s milestone 300th ODI ended anticlimactically when Glenn Phillips executed a gravity-defying one-handed catch at backward point off Henry’s bowling—a moment hailed as the catch of the tournament.
• Kyle Jamieson complemented Henry’s hostility by dismissing Rohit Sharma (14 off 22) with a steep bouncer that the Indian skipper gloved to Latham.
• By the 12th over, India languished at 54/3, their lowest Powerplay score in the tournament. The early strikes underscored New Zealand’s tactical acumen in leveraging seam movement and bounce, while India’s batters struggled to adapt to the two-paced surface.

Shreyas Iyer and Axar Patel’s Stabilizing Partnership

• Faced with a precarious 54/3, Shreyas Iyer (79 off 98) and Axar Patel (42 off 61) orchestrated a 98-run stand that recalibrated India’s innings.
• Iyer’s innings blended caution and aggression: he targeted Rachin Ravindra’s left-arm spin with reverse sweeps and late cuts, while Patel neutralized Lockie Ferguson’s pace with deft footwork.
• Their partnership, spanning 18.3 overs, shifted momentum by capitalizing on New Zealand’s middle-over reliance on part-time spin.
• Iyer’s dismissal in the 31st over—caught at long-on attempting to accelerate against Mitchell Santner—left India at 152/4. Patel followed soon after, top-edging a sweep off Michael Bracewell4, but their efforts ensured India avoided a sub-200 collapse.
• The duo’s ability to rotate strike (57 dot balls faced collectively) under scoreboard pressure highlighted their temperament in high-stakes scenarios.

Hardik Pandya’s Late-Order Pyrotechnics: Accelerating Under Duress

With India reeling at 187/6 in the 40th over, Hardik Pandya (45* off 44) marshaled the tail to push the total to 249/9. His innings featured calculated aggression: he targeted Jamieson’s slower balls, dispatching a 148 km/h delivery over deep mid-wicket for six, and exploited width to carve boundaries through backward point.

A 19-run 48th over against Jamieson—including a six and two fours—showcased Pandya’s ability to manipulate fields and retain strike. Mohammed Shami’s supporting role (3 off 6) allowed Pandya to farm strike, culminating in a 44-run partnership for the ninth wicket.

Despite Matt Henry’s five-wicket haul (5/42), Pandya’s improvisation—particularly his use of the crease against yorkers—ensured India posted a defensible total on a deteriorating pitch.

India’s Spin Symphony and New Zealand’s Collapse: Varun Chakravarthy’s Redemptive Spell

India’s spin quartet, led by Varun Chakravarthy (5/42)24, orchestrated New Zealand’s downfall, exploiting the pitch’s increasing turn and variable bounce.

Chakravarthy, playing his first Champions Trophy match, deployed a repertoire of carrom balls and sliders to dismantle the middle order. His dismissal of Kane Williamson (28 off 35)—trapped lbw by a skidding delivery—crippled New Zealand’s chase.

Kuldeep Yadav (2/34) complemented Chakravarthy by removing Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips with googlies, while Axar Patel (1/29) and Ravindra Jadeja (1/38) choked the run flow during the middle overs.

New Zealand’s batters faced 155 dot balls, a testament to India’s disciplined line-and-length bowling. The collapse from 132/4 to 205 all out underscored their overreliance on Williamson and Phillips in spin conditions.

Tactical and Contextual Nuances: Pitch Dynamics and Selection Gambles

The Dubai surface, described as "dry and sluggish", rewarded spinners as the game progressed. India’s decision to include Varun Chakravarthy over Harshit Rana proved masterful, as his variations exploited the Black Caps’ historical frailty against mystery spin. New Zealand’s omission of Devon Conway for Daryl Mitchell backfired, with Mitchell contributing only 12 runs before falling to Kuldeep.

Fielding and Catches as Game-Changers

Glenn Phillips’ catch to dismiss Kohli and Tom Latham’s sharp stumping of KL Rahul exemplified New Zealand’s athleticism. Conversely, India’s ground fielding—highlighted by Ravindra Jadeja’s direct hit to run out Mitchell Santner—tightened the noose during critical phases.

Semi-Final Prospects and Strategic Adjustments

India’s victory secured them the top spot in Group A, setting up a semi-final clash against Australia in Dubai. The win also exposed areas for refinement: the top order’s vulnerability to seam and the lower middle order’s overreliance on Pandya. New Zealand, finishing second, will face South Africa in Lahore6, necessitating adjustments against pace-friendly conditions.