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The cricketing world is set for an enthralling encounter as India and New Zealand lock horns in the first Test of the 3-match series. The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, known for its supportive pitch, will be the battleground for this classic clash.
India boast a formidable batting lineup, featuring the likes of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Yashasvi Jaiswal. Their ability to score runs consistently give them a significant advantage. Indian spin bowling attack, led by Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja, has been instrumental in their recent successes. The nature of the M. Chinnaswamy pitch is expected to favour their skills.
On the other hand, New Zealand will rely heavily on their experienced bowlers, Tim Southee and Ajaz Patel, to make early inroads in the home team’s batting order. The Black Caps will need to maintain consistency in their batting and bowling departments to challenge India’s dominance.
New Zealand tour of India 2024, 1st Test:
- Start date and Time: October 16; 04:00 am GMT/ 09:30 am IST
- Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium Pitch Report:
The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru is renowned for its supportive pitches, often offering a balance between bat and ball. For this Test match, the pitch is likely to be slightly dry and may offer some turn for the spinners as the match progresses. Batters can expect a good surface to score runs, but bowlers will need to be patient and exploit any opportunities that arise. Overall, the pitch is expected to provide a competitive contest between bat and ball.
IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeepers: KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant
- Batters: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Tom Latham
- All-rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Axar Patel
- Bowlers: Tim Southee, Jasprit Bumrah, Ajaz Patel
IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
- Choice 1: Ravindra Jadeja (c), Ravichandran Ashwin (vc)
- Choice 2: Ajaz Patel (c), Rohit Sharma (vc)
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IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell
IND vs NZ Dream11 Team for today’s match (October 16, 4:00 am GMT):
Squads:
India: Rohit Sharma (c), Ravichandran Ashwin, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Dhruv Jurel, Rishabh Pant (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Sarfaraz Khan, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep, Yashasvi Jaiswal
New Zealand: Devon Conway, Tom Latham (c), William O’ Rourke, Will Young, Michael Bracewell, Daryl Mitchell, Rachin Ravindra, Tom Blundell (wk), Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy, Ajaz Patel, Kane Williamson, Glenn Phillips
