Champions Trophy league matches are at its end and today Australia and Afghanistan will be tackling for the remaining semifinalists spot. Next India going to take on the most balanced side of Champions Trophy New Zealand on March 2. India will be exbhiting his bench strength against that game as both the team have already qualified for semi finals. 

 India has few injury concerns too where captain himself will be available is the talk of the town. During the match against Pakistan, Rohit Sharma injured himself while sliding on field. Later it was confirmed that he had catched his hamstring. New Zealand would also try their bench strength to regain their solidity. 

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Black Caps Eyeing For The Trophy

New Zealand have outclassed their opponents in this Champions Trophy edition first they beat Pakistan who were hosting the tournament. Then they beat Bangladesh while chasing a tricky target  where Bangladesh gave a tuff time to black caps but Rachin Ravindra brilliant knock constrained their effort and paved their way to semi finals. 

 New Zealand would also try to utilize their bench strength to identify the positives of their players though they are considered as well balanced side of the Champions Trophy. They have that constructed side that has every department ticked right from batters to bowlers. They have every possible chance to win the Champions Trophy. 

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India's Stamping Authority

Whereas India is the most consistent winning side who use their resources well. India still lacks their main resource Jasprit Bumrah who can be lethal with his pace. But to back strain injury that occurred in the Bgt series has sidelined him for the Champions Trophy. Though Mohammad Shami has been added to the squad after his recovery. Now few recent concerns are occurring in the team. 

 During the latest practice session, Captain Rohit Sharma and Vice Captain Subhman Gill were missing, rather the rest of the squad were in a practice session. Indian team can't afford more injuries for now though they have backup but disturbing the core team will affect the balance. Both teams will have some definite changes to examine their bench strength. It is assumed that Shami and Rohit may be rested. Rishabh Pant may get a game to play and Kl Rahul may get the opening slot.