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At the M. Chinnaswamy Cricket Stadium in Bengaluru, the first Test match of the three series matches between Team (IND vs NZ) is scheduled to start on October 16. The series has significant implications for the last World Test Championship, as Rohit Sharma and his team look to secure a position in the finals for the third consecutive year.
The Men in Blue are coming into this match fresh off a convincing series victory against Bangladesh, where they finished with a 2-0 thumping thanks to outstanding performances from all players. The team demonstrated its tenacity in the Chennai Test. The hosts in Kanpur demonstrated their ability to effortlessly control a bowling attack. In order to ensure that all of its players are in outstanding form before the highly anticipated and historic Border Gavaskar Trophy down under, Rohit Sharma and company will be establishing themselves as favourites.
On the other hand, following a difficult few months in Test cricket, New Zealand is working their way to this match. Despite playing both games with little competition, the Black Caps lost the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka. Prior to it, the Australian team had defeated the Kiwi team at home a few months prior. Despite their current state of change, the Kiwis are a formidable team with a wealth of potential. Furthermore, the hosts can still be tested by this side’s weaponry.
IND vs NZ
Match Information
1st Test, Bengaluru, October 16, 2024, 09:30 AM
Day has been washed out
IND 65%
Tie 23%
NZ 12%
Weather Report
M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
Pitch Report
Team Form (Last 5 matches)
Probable Playing XI
Fantasy Sports Team
IND - 8.5 Cr
IND - 9 Cr
IND - 9 Cr
IND - 8 Cr
IND - 9 Cr
IND - 9 Cr
NZ - 7 Cr
NZ - 7.5 Cr
NZ - 8 Cr
IND - 9 Cr
IND - 7.5 Cr
Player Picks
Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma, known for his powerful batting, has scored 4179 runs in Tests. He has been in good batting form recently and will look to carry that momentum into this series.
Jasprit Bumrah
Bumrah has been in excellent bowling form recently, and his tally of 170 wickets in 38 Test matches showcases his ability to take wickets in bulk. This makes him a valuable player for fantasy teams.
Tim Southee
Tim Southee, known for his excellence in taking wickets, relies on tight lines and hard work. If he hits his rhythm in the tour, Indian batters can expect a challenging time facing him. Southee has picked 383 wickets in 102 matches.
Ravichandran Ashwin
Ravichandran Ashwin is currently the best Test bowler globally and will display his ability to take wickets in this match. He has taken 527 wickets in 102 Test matches and is also a decent batsman with 3423 runs. He is a popular choice for captaincy in fantasy teams.
Ravindra Jadeja
Ravindra Jadeja is a great all-rounder with 3130 runs and 303 wickets in 74 Test matches. He's good with both bat and ball, making him a reliable captaincy pick for fantasy teams.
Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli has been a fantastic player in the longest format of the game. Kohli has 866 runs against New Zealand in 21 innings, including three fifties and three centuries.
Ajaz Patel
Ajaz Patel performed strongly during his previous tour of India, claiming 17 wickets across two Test matches. In the recent series against Sri Lanka, he was one of the team's top bowlers, taking 8 wickets at an average of 35.62. Ajaz Patel will be a decent budget pick choice here.
Mohammed Siraj
Mohammed Siraj, renowned for his exceptional wicket-taking abilities, is a valuable addition to any fantasy team. With an impressive tally of 78 wickets from 29 matches, he consistently demonstrates his remarkable bowling skills. Given his outstanding performance and affordability, he presents an excellent budget-friendly option for fantasy teams in this match.
Glenn Phillips
Glenn Phillips will be a decent budget pick to consider for this game. He will be a key inclusion to fantasy squads.
IND - 8.5 Cr
IND - 9 Cr
IND - 9 Cr
IND - 8 Cr
IND - 9 Cr
IND - 9 Cr
NZ - 7 Cr
NZ - 7.5 Cr
NZ - 8 Cr
IND - 9 Cr
NZ - 8 Cr
Player Picks
Hardik Pandya
Pandya has been named captain of the team and can be your captain as well. He has amassed 1271 runs and 69 wickets playing in 87 T20I matches.
Hardik Pandya
Pandya has been named captain of the team and can be your captain as well. He has amassed 1271 runs and 69 wickets playing in 87 T20I matches.
Hardik Pandya
Pandya has been named captain of the team and can be your captain as well. He has amassed 1271 runs and 69 wickets playing in 87 T20I matches.
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