Team India is preparing to rekindle their rivalry with New Zealand for the first of three Test matches in the series, which will begin on October 16 at the M. Chinnaswamy Cricket Stadium in Bangalore. It is a series with significant implications for the ultimate World Test Championship, as Rohit Sharma and his team look to secure a berth in the finals for the third time in a row. Check out the Dream11 prediction for the first test between India and New Zealand, as well as the possible playing 11, pitch report, and weather report. This match will be start on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. (IST).
IND vs NZ Match Details
| Venue |
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
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| Match Day |
16th- 20th October
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| Timings | 9:30 AM |
IND vs NZ Head-to-Head Record:
| Teams | Matches Won |
| India | 22 |
| New Zealand | 13 |
IND vs NZ Pitch Report
For the first two days, the pitch at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is good for batting; but, on day three, the pitch will begin to aid spinners as cracks break up. The team that wins the toss will look to bat first on this pitch.
IND vs NZ Weather Report
The weather forecast for this game is not favorable, with rain expected on all five days of the test match. The one encouraging indicator is that the site has an excellent drainage system, which will assist the pitch be match-ready once the rain stops.
IND vs NZ Possible Playing 11
India Possible Playing 11:
Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel/Mohammed Siraj , Jasprit Bumrah, Akash Deep
New Zealand Possible Playing 11:
Devon Conway, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham(c), Glenn Phillips, Tom Blundell, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Ajaz Patel, Matt Henry
IND vs NZ Dream11 Team
