India against New Zealand in Champions Trophy: Three things that make it an ultra-important match | Cricket News

At first glance, the final game of the group level of the Champions Trophy between India and New Zealand may appear irrelevant on Sunday. Both teams are in the semi -finals and all four semi -finalists have been confirmed, but there is much more in this match in Dubai when it appears.
Former India opener Aakash Chopra spoke about the three things you should look forward to and set the game in a video about Star Sports.
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1. Who is India confronted with in SEMIS?
“This is the overarching, overarching topic in this one game,” said Chopra.
India's opponent in her semi -finals in Dubai On March 4th, it will be decided whether you have the top group A by striking New Zealand or second. A victory over the Kiwis will take the Champions 2013 against the team of the second team in Group B, Australia. In the event of a defeat, you will compete against Group B topper in South Africa.

2. India can test their bank strength
The Indian captain Rohit Sharma (thigh) and the experienced Pacer Mohammed Shami (calf) were entitled to the game against the Kiwis. If team management decides to give them more peace, Rishabh Pant and Arshdeep Singh can get their first game of the tournament.
There were also reports that Varun Chakravarthy got a chance instead of Spinner Kultdeep Yadav.
But the catch is that on Tuesday there is only one day between the game against the Kiwis and the semi -finals.
“Will India select a squad in full strength (games XI) because there has been a one -week gap since their last game (against Pakistan on February 23), and you have the semi -finals in two days on 4. (March)?” Chopra said about the difficult situation facing India.
“The focus will also be on whether Mohammed Shami games or Arshdeep Singh have a chance.”

3 .. First match-up for India
The Indian team has so far not been tested in their two group games and beat both Bangladesh and Pakistan with an identical edge of six gates while pursuing.
Chopra was the first to present the game to the first competition for tournament favorites India. However, Rohit & Co will have the advantage of better knowing the conditions and the pitch, since they played everywhere at the same event location Dubai.
“For the first time (in this champions trophy) it is an even match with the opposition,” said Chopra about India's last group game. “When we make a man-to-man mark, you have the feeling that the two teams are even.
“We have three spinners, including three high -quality spinners. They have batters that play well and we also have the same. Our fast bowling is a little inexperienced and also hers,” he added.

The former opener also said that the two teams could also play the final.
“This could turn out to be a rehearsal of the planned (the final) planned for March 9th. So there is a lot to be happy,” concluded Chopra.