IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Player Stats & Injury Updates For 2nd Test of New Zealand tour of India 2024

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India will face New Zealand in the 2nd Test of the New Zealand tour of India, 2024 on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune. This article will cover match details, pitch report, playing XI, player stats, Dream11 predictions and fantasy cricket tips for the IND vs NZ match.

Match Preview

India will be eager to level the three-match Test series after suffering an eight-wicket defeat to New Zealand in Bengaluru. Rohit Sharma’s decision to bat first backfired as India collapsed for just 46, their lowest Test total in Asia, with New Zealand’s seamers exploiting overcast conditions perfectly.

New Zealand capitalized with a huge lead of 356 runs, thanks to stellar performances by Devon Conway, Tim Southee, and Rachin Ravindra, who scored a brilliant 134 off 157 balls.

In their second innings, India mounted a spirited comeback. Half-centuries from Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, combined with a standout 150 from Sarfaraz Khan and Rishabh Pant’s near-century of 99, helped India post a much-improved total of 462. However, the deficit proved too large, as New Zealand chased the 107-run target comfortably.

As the action moves to Pune, Virat Kohli, who has a memorable 254* at this venue from 2019, will look to continue his form. Captain Tom Latham, after a quiet performance in Bengaluru, will be aiming for a better showing to counter India’s spinners.

Rising talents like Rachin Ravindra and Sarfaraz Khan, both of whom impressed in the first Test, will be crucial once again in this high-stakes contest.

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Match Details

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Probable Playing XI

India

Rohit Sharma (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (WK), Sarfaraz Khan, Ravindra Jadeja, R Ashwin, Washington Sundar/Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Siraj/Akash Deep.

New Zealand

Tom Latham (C), Devon Conway, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell (WK), Glenn Phillips, Tim Southee, Matt Henry, Will O’Rourke, Ajaz Patel.

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Pitch Report

The pitch at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune is expected to offer a challenging contest, especially as the game progresses. Intermittent rain in the lead-up has maintained moisture in the surface, but the hot afternoons may dry it out quickly.

The grass was removed two days before the match, leaving the pitch dry, which favors spin. Spinners are anticipated to play a larger role here, particularly as the game moves into the later stages.

Batting will become increasingly difficult, especially in the fourth innings when the surface is expected to deteriorate. The team winning the toss will likely opt to bat first to avoid facing the crumbling pitch on the final day.

India vs New Zealand Head-to-Head Records in Tests

• Total Matches: 63
• Won by India: 22
• Won by New Zealand: 14
• Drawn: 27

Player Stats In Current Series

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IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Fantasy Dream Team

• Wicket-Keeper: Devon Conway, Rishabh Pant
• Batters: Virat Kohli, Sarfaraz Khan, Daryl Mitchell
• All-Rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, R Ashwin, Rachin Ravindra
• Bowlers: Tim Southee, Jasprit Bumrah, Matt Henry

• Captain: Rachin Ravindra
• Vice-Captain: Rachin Ravindra

IND vs NZ Match Prediction

Who Will Win Today’s Match?

India is expected to win this match.

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