3 Players to Watch out for in India vs New Zealand Match

The recent performances of Shubman Gill has made him the brightest young star in India.

  • Published - February 25, 2025 11:43:25
  • Updated - February 25, 2025 11:44:24
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Following to take on the New Zealand team in the 2025 Champions Trophy, the cricket lovers are already excited for a balmy battle of determination and skill between a few of the most opened up to spray cricket team. The series starts on March 2 at Dubai International Stadium, where fans can expect stiff competition. Some of the major players to watch out for are Shubman Gill, Will Young and Shreyas Iyer as their recent performances have been brilliant.

1. Shubman Gill

The recent performances of Shubman Gill has made him the brightest young star in India. Gill’s technique and temperament are extremely adaptable, which is sure to make him a player in the series. His IPL and recent domestic cricket performances show that he can handle the pressure of international cricket. While in ODIs, he has made 2,688 runs in 51 games with an average of 62.51, with an 8-century and 15 fifties.

He has been in red-hot form in the 2025 Champions Trophy lately. He scored a fabulous hundred as India thrashed Bangladesh. He can earn the team some innings before he explodes if that is needed, a must-have for India. Supporters will be eager to see if he can continue this hot streak against a formidable New Zealand bowling attack.

2. Will Young

Will Young, a leading light from New Zealand, made the 2025 Champions Trophy opening match versus Pakistan as one to remember with his superb century. Attracting the big money, Young’s ability to bat one whole day will only help New Zealand’s cause. In 41 One-Day Internationals, Young has scored 1,615 runs at an average of 44.86 including 4 centuries and 10 half-centuries.

In the 2025 Champions Trophy Young demonstrated his remarkable class and spirit. A century he was completely unsparing with his free blade, taking 107 runs from 113 balls in all including 12 fours and a six. His technique is solid. He has a wealth of domestic and international experience, and that spells trouble for India if nothing else in the upcoming series. Young certainly bears watching.

3. Shreyas Iyer

An aggressive top-order batsman, Shreyas Iyer combines classical cricketing strokes with raw power. In ODIs, he has thus made 2,617 runs at an average of 47.58 in 66 games, with five hundreds and 20 half-centuries. This talent for flaying leather in every direction has made him an indispensable cog in the Indian batting machine.

Iyer is in good form this time around in 2025’s Champions Trophy. Players of the caliber of Iyer, who played a major role in India’s final victory over Pakistan without appearing to be hurried or indecisive at any point during his 56-ball 67 runs, can more afford to be. Iyer has shown that he is able to deal with pressure situations and play innings that win matches; it is to be expected he will be a man to watch in this next series against New Zealand.

And with Shubman Gill, Will Young, and Shreyas Iyer at the top of their game, the India vs. Feelings running high in New Zealand series And these are pivotal figures you need to be watching for these players will turn the tide of the game towards the team if they are allowed to!