πππππ : India vs New Zealand
ππππ : Oct 16, Wednesday
ππππ : 09:30 AM ISTββ
πππππ : M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, India
ππππππππππ :ββ 1st Test 2024
India is targeting a 3-0 victory in the Test series against New Zealand to ensure their advancement to the WTC Final.
- New Zealand will be without the services of their premier batsman Kane Williamson for the first Test.
- In 2024, New Zealand has struggled against spin bowling, losing 67 out of 104 wickets in just 12 innings.
- The last time New Zealand defeated India in a Test match was way back in 1988.
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.
IND vs NZ Match Prediction & Analysis
Following a commanding 2-0 Test series victory over Bangladesh, Team India is now preparing for an exciting three-match Test series against New Zealand at home. The first match of the series will take place at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday, October 16. India will aim to build on their recent success in Test cricket and establish an early advantage in the series. With a mix of seasoned players and rising stars, the hosts are poised to exploit New Zealandβs vulnerabilities, particularly against spin, and reinforce their supremacy on home turf.
TEAMS PREVIEW
India Preview
India come into this series on the back of an impressive and dominating 2-0 Test series win against Bangladesh. Almost every player from that squad has been retained, meaning the home side will have a balanced and strong attack ready to take on the opposition.
Yashasvi Jaiswal will open with captain Rohit Sharma, and the duo will once again look to provide the team with a rollicking start. Jaiswal, in particular, has been phenomenal in the format ever since his debut.
New Zealand Preview
New Zealand havenβt had the best of times in Tests this year and are coming into this series after being whitewashed 0-2 by Sri Lanka. To make matters worse, the Black Caps will be without the services of their premier batsman, Kane Williamson for the first Test owing to an injury.
Weather Conditions
The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru is renowned for its consistent bounce and brisk pace, typically offering a balanced battle between batsmen and bowlers. Leading up to the first Test, there’s been a good amount of rain in the city, and the forecast suggests persistent cloud cover throughout the Test. This means fast bowlers should get decent movement off the air. Despite this, the pitch will still offer some turn for the spin bowlers.
Expect cloudy skies with occasional thunderstorms throughout the Test. The weather will be pleasant, with moderate winds blowing from the southwest.
IND vs NZ Pitch Report
The average first innings score at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru is 358. The highest team total posted at the venue is Indiaβs 626 versus Pakistan back in 2007. The team batting first in this Test will be looking to get to a score of around 350 runs.
Toss: To Bowl
The team batting first has won 10 of the 24 Tests played at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium; 5 have been won by the team batting second, and 9 have been drawn. With cloudy skies expected on the first couple of days of the Test, the captain winning the toss might be tempted to bowl first.
