In a high-stakes clash at the Dubai International Stadium, New Zealand has won the toss and elected to bowl first. Both India and New Zealand have already secured their spots in the semi-finals, but this match will determine who tops Group A. Speaking after the toss, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma said that either way, he would have batted first. Meanwhile, both teams have undergone changes. For India, Harshit Rana has been rested and Varun Chakravarthy will be playing. On the other hand, Daryll Mitchell will be playing for the Kiwis in place of Devon Conway. India comes into this fixture with confidence, especially after Virat Kohli’s return to form, marked by a match-winning century against Pakistan. Kohli is also closing in on 3000 runs against New Zealand in ODIs and is set to play his 300th ODI today—adding another milestone to his legendary career. Shubman Gill, too, has been impressive, scoring a composed century against Bangladesh in India’s first match in Dubai. The middle order, guided by Shreyas Iyer, has been rock solid, with Iyer having played a crucial half-century against Pakistan. India’s bowling attack remains sharp, though Axar Patel narrowly missed a hat-trick against Bangladesh. Read also: IND vs NZ Live: ICC CT 2025 Match 12 - Ball-by-Ball Commentary New Zealand has been equally dominant, securing a 60-run win over Pakistan in the CT opener, where both Will Young (107) and Tom Latham (118)* smashed centuries. Glenn Phillips contributed a handy 61. Their bowlers, led by Will O’Rourke and Mitchell Santner (three wickets each), dismantled Pakistan’s lineup. Against Bangladesh, Rachin Ravindra’s sublime 112 and Tom Latham’s 55 guided them to a five-wicket win, while Michael Bracewell’s four-wicket haul proved decisive. Adding to the drama, uncertainty looms over the semi-final venue. Security concerns in Lahore might see the knockout matches shifted to Dubai, with Australia and South Africa set to travel on Saturday night. As India is already through, today’s result could influence which team travels where for the semis. However, South Africa's win over England secured their top spot in Group B, with Australia finishing second. In Group A, unbeaten India and New Zealand clash today to determine the table topper. The result will shape the semifinals, with possible venue shifts due to security concerns. If India wins, they face Australia in Dubai; otherwise, they meet South Africa. A New Zealand win or no result keeps them on top, altering match-ups. Playing XI for India and New Zealand: New Zealand: Rachin Ravindra, Will Young, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (capt), Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Will O'Rourke India: Rohit Sharma (capt), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy