New Delhi, March 2 -- As India takes on New Zealand in their final league stage match of the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy, a crucial aspect of this contest worth keeping an eye on will be how both teams will function in the middle overs with both bat and ball.

With a place in the semifinals already set, two major ICC event rivals will be meeting for a dead rubber clash at the Dubai International Stadium, which will decide their semifinal opponents. Having treated fans to thrilling and energetic encounters before, it is time that Men in Blue and Kiwis write another memorable chapter in their rivalry, which has played out with great intensity in ICC events.

During the course of Champions Trophy 2025, both teams have been exceptional with ...