India and New Zealand Set for Elusive ODI Glory

India and New Zealand are set to face off in the ICC ODI final, with the Indian team looking to claim their elusive glory. The match is scheduled to take place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on March 9.

The Indian team has been in top form, with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli leading the charge. However, New Zealand's Kane Williamson and Mitchell Santner pose a significant threat to the Indian bowlers. Williamson has been in scintillating form, scoring 333 runs in his last six innings against India, while Santner's subtle control can keep batsmen in check.

New Zealand's fielding is also a major strength, with every player excelling in this area. The team's ability to pull off miracles on the field could be a defining element in the final.

The toss is unlikely to be a major factor, with no dew in the night, but India may prefer to bat first or second. The Indian team has a strong lineup, with Hardik Pandya delivering with the new ball and Varun Chakaravarthy providing spin.

New Zealand's probable XI features Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner, Kyle Jamieson, William O'Rourke, and Matt Henry/Jacob Duffy.

The two teams have a history of close matches, with New Zealand holding a 3-1 record in ICC knockout matches against India. However, India's Rohit Sharma is the first ever captain to reach the final in all four Men's ICC tournaments.

Match Details

• Date: March 9
• Time: 13:00 Local, 14:30 IST
• Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium
• Probable XI: India – Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Varun Chakaravarthy
• Probable XI: New Zealand – Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner, Kyle Jamieson, William O'Rourke, Matt Henry/Jacob Duffy