Champions Trophy Match Today: Playing 11, Venue, Pitch And Weather Report



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The much-awaited Champions Trophy is in full swing, with today’s match drawing significant attention. As Pakistan host the event in a hybrid model, India continue its campaign in Dubai. The stadiums are ready, the excitement is high, and fans are eager to witness top-class cricket.

For today’s game, the pitch conditions, weather forecast, and team strategies will play a crucial role. The toss outcome could be a game-changer, influencing team selections and playing XIs. So, let's take a closer look at today’s Champions Trophy match.

Champions Trophy Match Today

Date
Time (IST)
Match
Venue
March 9
2:30 ISTIND vs NZDubai International Stadium, Dubai
 

IND vs NZ Champions Trophy Venue

Dubai International Stadium, Dubai will be hosting today’s Champions Trophy match. Known for high-scoring pitch, this venue favours batters with its flat surface.

IND vs NZ Champions Trophy Pitch Report Today

The pitch at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium will be a balanced surface, with help for the batters in the first innings and as the game progresses, the spinners will come into action under lights.

IND vs NZ Champions Trophy Weather Report Today

According to Accuweather.com, the temperature in Dubai is expected to be around 32°C, with a RealFeel of 33°C. The weather will be very warm, with sunny periods throughout the day. Wind speeds will be around 19 km/h from the southwest, with gusts reaching up to 46 km/h. There is no significant chance of rain or thunderstorms. The forecast suggests just a 1% chance of rain, with 64% cloud cover. This means the weather should be ideal for an uninterrupted game.

Today's IND vs NZ Champions Trophy Match Playing XI

New Zealand (Probable XI): Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Will Young/Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Matt Henry/Jacob Duffy, Kyle Jamieson, William O'Rourke

India (Probable XI): Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy

SA vs NZ Toss Winner Today

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