IND vs NZ Toss Update, Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Pitch Report – Champions Trophy 2025, Match 12

IND vs NZ, Champions Trophy 2025: Dream11 Predictions For Match 12 [Source: AP Photos]

India (IND) will take on New Zealand (NZ) in the 12th match of the Champions Trophy 2025. This match will take place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai, United Arab Emirates on 2nd March at 2:30 PM IST. 

Ahead of the game, here is a look at the Dream11 predictions, the fantasy cricket tips, the pitch report, the top player picks and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match. 

IND vs NZ Toss Update

New Zealand won the toss and chose to field first.

India Team Changes: Harshit Rana rested, Varun Chakravarthy in the team.
New Zealand Team Changes: Daryl Mitchell plays in place of Devon Conway

Hot Picks For IND vs NZ Dream11 Team Today

India

Shubman Gill

• Champions Trophy 2025 Form: 147 Runs in 2 Matches
• The Indian vice-captain has been in a great batting form in the tournament. Shubman Gill started off the tournament with a century and then followed it up with steady knock in the second game. Even though he did not convert his start in the second match, the form he has looked in Gill would be a must pick for the game. 

Virat Kohli 

• Champions Trophy 2025 Form: 122 Runs in 2 Matches
• After an ordinary start to the tournament, Virat Kohli looked in a good touch in the second game against Pakistan. The Indian legend will be carrying get confidence and form into this match and would be one of the hot picks for the fantasy contests of the match. 

Mohammed Shami

• Champions Trophy 2025 Form: 5 Wickets in 2 Matches
• Mohammed Shami looked in good form against Bangladesh in the first match but lost a bit of rhythm in the game against Pakistan. However, Shami enjoys bowling in ICC tournaments and hence could be a differential choice in the match. 

New Zealand

Tom Latham

• Champions Trophy 2025 Form: 173 Runs in 2 Matches
•  So far, Tom Latham has been the most inform batter for New Zealand in the tournament. He has scored runs in both the games and have looked very soild with the bat. Given the form and rhythm he is carrying, Latham will be a must-pick for this game. 

Rachin Ravindra

• Champions Trophy 2025 Form: 112 Runs in 1 Match
• The young Kiwi all-rounder has played only match in this tournament. Rachin Ravindra looked brilliant with the bat in the only game and scored a brilliant Hundred. He has the form and enjoys batting in the sub continent conditions. Ravindra will be one of the hot picks for this game. 

Mitchell Santner 

• Champions Trophy 2025 Form: 3 Wickets in 2 Matches
• The New Zealand captain is an important part of their bowling set up. However, Mitchell Santner can be very effective in the middle overs with the ball and hence could be a differential choice for the game. 

IND vs NZ Match 12 Weather And Pitch Report

Weather - The skies are expected to be mostly clear during the game. The afternoon might be a bit breezy. As per AccuWeather, the highest temperature during the day will be around 25°C with no chance of rain. 

Pitch Report - The pitch at the Dubai International Cricket Satdium has been a balanced surface. While the bowlers have got help from the surface, the batters who have shown determination and patience have also repaed benefits of the wicket. 

Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai - Record Of Chasing Teams

In the two matches that has been played at the venue in Champions Trophy 2025, the chasing team has won. Apparently batting has gotten easier on the surface in the second innings. Both the skippers will keep that in mind during the toss. 

IND vs NZ Match 12 Captain And Vice-captain Picks

IND vs NZ Match 12 Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues

IND vs NZ, Champions Trophy 2025: Dream11 Predictions For Match 12 [Source: Dream11 App]

Wicketkeepers: Tom Latham, Devon Conway
Batters: Virat Kohli Shreyas Iyer, Rachin Ravindra, Shubman Gill
All-rounders: Mitchell Santner, Hardik Pandya
Bowlers: Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav, William O'Rourke

Captain: Shubman Gill
Vice-captain: Rachin Ravindra

* Daryl Mitchell in place of Devon Conway

IND vs NZ Match 12 Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/ Grand Leagues

IND vs NZ, Champions Trophy 2025: Dream11 Predictions For Match 12 [Source: Dream11 App]

Wicketkeepers: Tom Latham, KL Rahul, Devon Conway
Batters: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Rachin Ravindra
All-rounders: Axar Patel, Michael Bracewell
Bowlers: Mohammed Shami, Matt Henry

Captain: Rohit Sharma
Vice-captain: Devon Conway

* Daryl Mitchell in place of Devon Conway

IND vs NZ Match 12 Expert Advice

The pitch at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium might get better for batting in the second innings. So, picking more bowlers from the team that chases the target in the game could be beneficial.

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