πππππ :Β India vs New Zealand
ππππ : Nov 01, Friday
ππππ : 09:30β AM ISTββ
πππππ : Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai City, India
ππππππππππ :ββ 3rd Test 2024
For India to confirm a spot in the World Test Championship (WTC) final, they need to win at least four of their remaining six Tests, including the next one in Mumbai against New Zealand.
- In this series, Indian batters have collapsed three times – at 46 all out, 62/7, and 156 all out.
- New Zealand will once again be looking for solid contributions from Rachin Ravindra and Devon Conway.
- The highest run chase achieved at the Wankhede stadium is South Africaβs 164-6 versus India in 2000.
India vs New Zealand
TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar
Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website.
TEAMS PREVIEW
India Preview
Team India have a lot to ponder as they get ready for the final Test of the series in Mumbai. They have been thoroughly dominated in the first two Tests by a clinical New Zealand and need to get their act together fast.
New Zealand Preview
New Zealand have punched above their weight and have scripted a historic Test series win against India. They have been thorough in both the Tests and are looking good for making it 3-0.
This has been a thorough team performance, with many heroes putting their hands up at crucial moments. In the previous Test, it was Mitchell Santner who took 13 wickets to destroy Indiaβs batting unit on a spin-friendly surface. Ajaz Patel and Glenn Phillips have provided him solid support, while Tim Southee and William OβRourke have been on point.
Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Wankhede Stadium is a balanced track with support for batters and bowlers alike. It will likely be great for batting on the first two days with some assistance for fast bowlers, particularly in the morning session. There will be help for spinners, but it remains to be seen whether they prepare a rank turner. We reckon it should start turning more as the game progresses, but batters too will have a good time here. The pitch usually facilitates good bounce for the spinners and the fast bowlers.
The weather in Mumbai for the five days of the Test is expected to be sunny, warm, and clear, with periods of light winds. It should be pleasant in the morning session.
IND vs NZ Pitch Report
The average score batting first at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai is 339. The highest total posted at the venue is Indiaβs 631 versus England in 2016. This is unlikely to be a high-scoring Test, and the team batting first will look to set a score of around 350-400 runs. Batting in the first innings has been good here over the last six Tests, with 400-plus scores achieved five times in these matches.
Toss: To Bat
Both teams will be looking to bat first to put on a big score in the first innings and get ahead in the Test.
