Champions Trophy 2025: Players to watch out for during India vs New Zealand clash

India will face New Zealand for their third group stage clash of the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Here are the players to watch out for. 
 

KL Rahul

If Rohit Sharma misses the New Zealand clash, KL Rahul will feature as an opener because there is no backup opener in Indian squad. It would be interesting to watch how he can perform as an opener alongside Shubman Gill.
 

Shubman Gill

India vice captain is in the form of his life, he smashed a century during the Champions Trophy 2025 opener clash. There are reports that Rohit Sharma will miss the clash against Afghanistan so he will lead the side in India's third league match.
 

Virat Kohli

Former India captain Virat Kohli got his mojo back during the last of ICC Champions Trophy 2025. He smashed an unbeaten match winning century against Pakistan and now the chase will look to continue this momentum against New Zealand. 

Rachin Ravindra

New Zealand star yet to play a big knock against India and he is in decent form. It would be interesting to watch it he can score runs against Indian bowlers. 

Mohammad Shami

India veteran speedster Mohammed Shami is the Man of the Big events. He picked up a fifer in India's Champions Trophy opener clash. The pacer will look to repeat the same against the BlackCaps in the upcoming clash.

Axar Patel

Axar Patel has proved over the time that he is not an all-rounder. The star can bat for the team if there is a batting collapse.