The top spot of Group A will be determined in Dubai today, with India squaring off against New Zealand to complete the group stage of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

Both New Zealand and India have booked their place in the Champions Trophy semi-finals. But first, they must face off to determine who tops Group A. This will also help settle up the semi-final permutations.

The match acts as a perfect tune-up, heading into the next stage of the tournament.

It's the only two remaining teams to have won every match at the tournament doing battle and there's plenty to play for. Here's where it'll be won and lost.

HIGHLIGHTS

*India hold the upper hand in head-to-head records against New Zealand, courtesy of 60 wins in contrast to the Black Caps' 50 in 118 meetings overall. One encounter between the sides ended in a tie and seven matches produced no result.

*The two sides have met only once in the Champions Trophy – in the 2000 final. New Zealand won the grand finale by four wickets in Nairobi.

*Virat Kohli and Kane Williamson have scored the most runs amongst active players in India-New Zealand contests. Kohli has amassed 1645 runs in 31 matches at an average of 58.75, while Williamson, who has played two matches less, has tallied 1147 at an average of 44.11.

*KL Rahul needs 56 runs to reach 3000 runs in the format.

*Mohammed Shami averages 19.32 against New Zealand. In 14 matches, the 37-year-old has taken 37 wickets at an economy-rate of 6.05.