India and New Zealand last faced off in the ICC Champions Trophy back in 2000 in Nairobi, when the Kiwis beat the Men in Blue by four wickets.
When the two sides clash again in the last league-stage match in Dubai of the ongoing Champions Trophy, the Rohit Sharma-led Indian side will have the opportunity to level scores and also grab a top spot in the Group A standings ahead of the semifinals.
The team bowling second has won both the games held in Dubai during the ongoing tournament, with India beating Bangladesh and Pakistan.
TOSS: New Zealand won the toss and elected to bowl.
Here’s a look at how India and New Zealand have fared at the toss in Champions Trophy encounters over the years.
1. 2000 ICC KnockOut Trophy Final (October 15, 2000, Nairobi)
Toss Winner: New Zealand
Decision: Elected to field
Match Outcome: New Zealand won by four wickets, securing its first major ICC title.
2. 2017 ICC Champions Trophy Warm-up Match (May 28, 2017, London)
Toss Winner: New Zealand
Decision: Elected to bat
Match Outcome: India won by 45 runs (D/L method).
TOSS SUMMARY
- India has never won the toss against New Zealand in Champions Trophy
- New Zealand won the toss 2 times (2000, 2017)
- Toss winner elected to bat once and field once
- Toss winner won one match and lost one match
