DUBAI: India and New Zealand will face off in Dubai today (Sunday) in the 12th match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
Both teams have been in outstanding form, already securing their places in the semi-finals.
The 1st semi-final will be played on Tuesday while the 2nd will be played on Wednesday.
The ODI rivalry between India and New Zealand is both historic and competitive. Since their first match in 1975, the two sides have faced off 118 times in this format.
India holds a slight advantage with 60 victories, while New Zealand has won 50 matches. Seven games ended without a result, and one concluded in a tie, highlighting the closely fought nature of their encounters.
In recent years, their contests have been particularly intense.
During the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup, India defeated New Zealand by 70 runs in the semi-finals at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium.
Both teams have delivered outstanding performances in the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025.