What will happen if India loses today? How much impact will be on the semi -final equation

Last updated:March 02, 2025, 13:48 IST

India vs New Zealand Champions Trophy will compete between India and New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy today. The winning team will top Group A and the second team of Group B will play in the semi -finals.

Champions Trophy match between India and New Zealand

New Delhi. In the ICC Champions Trophy today, the Indian team will play against New Zealand, then the eye will be on continuing the campaign. Both teams have reached the semi -finals but the result of this match is going to affect the equation. Whatever team will win today, they will top Group A. This would mean that she will play with the second team in Group B. South Africa and Australia have made it to the semi -finals from Group B.

Everyone is eyeing against India against New Zealand. Both teams have played two matches in the tournament so far and have won. India first defeated Bangladesh and Pakistan. New Zealand defeated Bangladesh after winning against Pakistan. This means that one of the two will lose the team today. The possibility of rain during the match is 5 percent. The sky will be clear, meaning the match will be played completely.

The semi -final equation will affect
With the victory defeat in today’s match, it will decide which team of India and New Zealand will play with the team in the semi -finals. South Africa topped Group B while Australia was second. If India loses the match, then it will have to play with South Africa, then Australia’s team will be in front.

Indian team’s potential playing xi
Rohit Sharma (captain), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), Hardik Pandya, Akshar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav.

New Zealand’s potential playing xi
Will Young, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, Tom Latham (wicket -keeper), Glenn Philips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (Captain), Matt Henry, Kyle Jamison, William Verorke.