In Dubai's run-stifling conditions, India's biggest challenge is keeping the dot ball percentage low, and finding gaps despite fifth fielder inside circle.
New Zealand will be playing their first match of the tournament here -- against India on Sunday -- after their last two games were held in Pakistan.
As India and New Zealand gear up for their final group-stage match in the ICC Champions Trophy, cricket astrologer Greenstone Lobo offers insights, su
Indian captain Rohit Sharma may miss the third Champions Trophy match due to a hamstring injury sustained against Pakistan. He did not attend training and could be replaced by Rishabh Pant or Washington Sundar,
In captain Mitchell Santner, Michael Bracewell and Glenn Phillips New Zealand have spinners capable of making an impact against India in Dubai.
Rachin Ravindra has no desire to sit out New Zealand's dead rubber against India after returning to the side with a rousing century against Bangladesh at the Champions Trophy.
Shubman Gill could make his India captaincy bow in the Champions Trophy for the final Group A game against New Zealand.