India vs new zealand playing xi: The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 turns to its last stop. The semi -finals of the Champions Trophy will be played from March 4. Earlier, Team India will play the last match of the league stage against New Zealand on March 2 today. Before this match, there is a lot of upheaval about Team India’s playing XI.
In the match against New Zealand, there can be two major changes in Team India’s playing XI. The Indian team has qualified in the semi -finals of the Champions Trophy. In such a situation, this match is just a formality for both teams. Before the match against New Zealand, questions are being raised about the fitness of Team India captain Rohit Sharma.
Rohit Sharma can miss the match
Rohit Hamstring could not recover completely with Inzari and now he can miss the match against New Zealand. If Rohit does not play in the match against New Zealand, then who would take command of the team in his place? If Rohit Sharma does not play against New Zealand, Shubman Gill can be seen commanding the team.
In the absence of Rohit, there can be a lot of changes in the playing-11. In the absence of Rohit, KL Rahul will be seen opening with Shubman Gill. Rishabh Pant can also get a chance in playing-11.
Mohammed Shami can be given rest
The pressure in the match against New Zealand will be slightly lower, so it is possible that one of the bowler from Mohammed Shami or Harshit Rana can be fed to Arshdeep. At the same time, Hardik Pandya can play the role of a third fast bowler like every time.
India: Shubman Gill (captain), KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya, Akshar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav.
