- India and New Zealand (IND vs NZ) will face each other after 24 years in the Champions Trophy. There will be a tough competition between the two teams. But before that, let’s take a look at the pitch and the weather.
IND vs NZ: The initial matches of Champions Trophy 2025 were quite exciting, but after that, the weather in Pakistan changed so much that all the preparations for the ICC tournament were wasted. Before the match between Pakistan and Bangladesh, the Rawalpindi ground turned into a swimming pool. With this, the end of the journey of host Pakistan was very disappointing.
At the same time, the 12th match of Champions Trophy 2025 will be played between India and New Zealand (IND vs NZ) in Dubai on March 2. Before this match, fans are worried about rain. Come, before this big match, let us remove your worry in this report whether rain will spoil the match in the IND vs NZ match or not.
Will rain in Dubai hamper the IND vs NZ match?
India may be playing its matches at the International Cricket Stadium in Dubai. But, as always, Indian fans are reaching the stadium in large numbers to sport the blue jersey. The 12th match of the Champions Trophy 2025 is between India and New Zealand (IND vs NZ). It is a holiday. Fans would like to enjoy this match as much as possible on Sunday. But, the rain has created a fear in the minds of cricket lovers.
Because, many important matches got cancelled due to rain in Pakistan. But, you do not need to panic at all. Because, according to the Meteorological Department, the sun will rise in Dubai on March 2 and the chances of rain are negligible. In such a situation, a tough match can be seen between the two teams without any interruption.
Will the batsman do somersaults or will the spin show its magic?
The pitch in Dubai is very slow. Its proof has been seen in the Champions Trophy 2025. 2 matches have been played at the International Cricket Stadium. Spinners dominated in both the matches. The reason is only one – the pitch is slow, the ball comes to the batsman with a little pause. It is difficult for the batsman to face it.
However, the new ball helps the fast bowlers a lot. In the beginning, there is a good bounce on the pitch. The ball skits fast. Due to which there is a full chance of the batsman getting out behind the wicket. On the other hand, if the batsman takes some time on the pitch, then it can prove to be effective.
It was seen in the match against Pakistan that the pitch was difficult. King Kohli showed patience and he was successful in scoring big. In such a situation, the batsmen will have to bat with a similar plan in this match, otherwise falling prey to the bowlers is confirmed. On the other hand, India’s record on this pitch is excellent. It has won 7 out of 8 matches.