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On Sunday, India will lock horns with New Zealand in their final group-A match of the ICC Champions Trophy. The much-awaited clash will take place at Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
Led by Rohit Sharma, India have won both matches in the competition. On a similar note, New Zealand have been unbeaten, ensuring their semifinal qualification with two successive victories.
As two in-form outfits are set to collide, let's see how the surface at Dubai International Cricket Stadium will behave throughout the contest.
Dubai International Cricket Stadium Stats
| Criterion | Data |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 60 |
| Matches won batting 1st | 22 |
| Matches won bowling 1st | 36 |
| Average 1st innings score | 219 |
| Average 2nd innings score | 193 |
The data in the above table shows the overall stats at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Men's and Women's ODIs. If we talk about the 2025 Champions Trophy, the venue has hosted two games, with teams batting second winning on both occasions.
The average 1st innings score at this venue in the tournament reads 234.5, with the team batting second averaging 237.5.
Dubai International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report Today
The pitch at Dubai International Cricket Stadium will offer minimal seam movement to the fast bowlers. So, the batters must capitalise on the field restrictions and try to score brisk runs against the new ball.
The average scoring rate hasn't exactly been a belter, as evidenced by the average scoring rate of 5.01 at this venue in the tournament. So, run-scoring in Dubai might get tougher as the ball gets older.
The spinners have scalped 39.28 per cent of the total wickets at this venue in the Champions Trophy. This suggests that the venue has assisted the spinners, offering them genuine turn in the middle overs.
As the ground has big boundary dimensions, it's important for the batters to play sensibly and try to fetch gaps in the middle overs.
Having said that, the ball might come slightly better onto the bat under the lights. Also, considering that the chasing side has won both Champions Trophy games in Dubai, the toss-winner might opt to bowl first.
Players To Watch Out For At Dubai International Cricket Stadium
Shubman Gill
- India's stylish batter Shubman Gill has exhibited remarkable form in the tournament, scoring 147 runs, including a century. Gill averages 84.29 against New Zealand in ODIs and could play a huge role for India in this match.
Tom Latham
- New Zealand's middle-order batter Tom Latham has emerged as their Mr dependable in the Champions Trophy, scoring 173 runs at a superb strike rate of 96.11. Latham is an excellent player of spin and can frustrate India with his innings-building ability.
Kuldeep Yadav
- India's frontline spinner Kuldeep Yadav was impressive in the last game, scalping three crucial wickets. Kuldeep can rattle New Zealand's middle-order with his wily variations.
P.S: Apart from these players, the eyes will be on Shreyas Iyer , Axar Patel, Kane Williamson, Harshit Rana and William O'Rourke.
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