India is prepared for the second Test match against New Zealand, which will start on October 24 at Pune’s Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium. India aims to tie the series and improve their prospects of winning the World Test Championship after losing by eight wickets in the opening Test.
The match has significance to India as it must win both the next two Test matches to make it to the finals of the World Test Championship. Instead, the team will focus on avoiding similar pitfalls as experienced prevails trip and exploiting weaknesses of New Zealand. India’s players will be keen to perform well because the series is at stake.
After 24th October to 28th October, the second Test match will be played, and that will provide India with an opportunity to level their series. Both the teams appeared positive going into the game based on the expectation that the Pune pitch will be a fair chase venue and thus make for good viewing. The audience can be prepared for a tough and bright battle of two really powerful teams as India tries to level the score.
Match Details:
Details: IND vs NZ 2nd test
Venue: Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune
Date and Time: October 24-28, 9:30 AM
Head-To-Head Records:
In the head-to-head Test match rivalry between India and New Zealand, India has the advantage, having won 22 games in 63 red ball confrontations, while New Zealand has won 14 times with 27 Tests ending in draws.
India vs New Zealand Pitch Report:
According to rumors, the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune is where the Indian management is looking for a rank changer. The hosts defeated RSA by an innings and 137 runs in the most recent Test match played at the location.
India vs New Zealand: Predicted Playing XI
India (Predicted Playing XI): Rohit Sharma (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Sarfaraz Khan, Rishabh Pant (w), Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj
New Zealand (Predicted Playing XI): Tom Latham (c), Devon Conway, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell (w), Glenn Phillips, Matt Henry, Tim Southee, Ajaz Patel, William ORourke
India vs New Zealand: Fantasy Teams Selection
IND vs. NZ Small League:
1. Rohit Sharma (c) – India
2. Devon Conway – New Zealand
3. Virat Kohli – India
4. Sarfaraz Khan – India
5. Rishabh Pant (w) – India
6. Ravindra Jadeja – India
7. Glenn Phillips – New Zealand
8. Ravichandran Ashwin – India
9. Jasprit Bumrah – India
10. Tim Southee – New Zealand
11. Mohammed Siraj – India
IND vs. NZ Big League: