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IND vs NZ Today Match Prediction: 1st Test Match of New Zealand Tour of India 2024

Introduction

The New Zealand tour of India 2024 is set to kick off with the 1st Test Match between India (IND) and New Zealand (NZ). Cricket fans are eagerly waiting to see which team will dominate in this thrilling encounter at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.

India vs New Zealand Match Preview

We will discuss the first Test match between India and New Zealand, which is part of the New Zealand tour of India 2024. This match will be played at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore. India recently registered a spectacular 2-0 Test series win against Bangladesh, and now they are all set to face New Zealand in this three-match Test series.

India vs New Zealand Chance of Winning

India has a strong chance of winning the series opener due to their home advantage and excellent recent form. The Indian team, with its blend of experience and youth, will look to take control from the start of the series.

India Team Form

India has been dominant in Test cricket, consistently performing well, particularly on home soil. Their recent series win against Bangladesh is a testament to their strong form in this format.

New Zealand Team Form

New Zealand has struggled in Test cricket lately, having lost their last series against Sri Lanka. They face a tough challenge without their star batsman Kane Williamson, who is out due to injury.

Top Batters

• India: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill
• New Zealand: Tom Latham, Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra

Top Bowlers

• India: Jasprit Bumrah, Ravichandran Ashwin, Mohammed Siraj
• New Zealand: Ajaz Patel, Tim Southee, Matt Henry

Match Details

• Date & Time: 16 October 2024, 9:30 AM
• Venue: M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
• Format: Test Cricket
• Live Telecast in India: Jio Cinema Apps

Pitch Report: M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

The average first innings score at this venue is around 358 runs. Historically, this ground has favored batters, especially in the early stages of the game, making the first innings crucial for both teams.

IND vs NZ Probable Playing XI

• India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (wk), KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Akash Deep, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj
• New Zealand: Tom Latham (c), Devon Conway, Mark Chapman/ Michael Bracewell, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Ajaz Patel, Matt Henry/William O’Rourke

Team News

• India (IND) Team News: The Indian squad is in great shape, with all key players available for selection.
• New Zealand (NZ) Team News: New Zealand’s star batsman Kane Williamson is out due to injury, which is a significant blow to the team.

Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips for India vs New Zealand

Category	Player Picks
Captaincy Picks	Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma
Top Picks	Jasprit Bumrah, Ajaz Patel
Budget Picks	Rachin Ravindra, Akash Deep
Wicketkeeper	Rishabh Pant
Captain	Virat Kohli
Vice-Captain	Tim Southee
Batters	Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Devon Conway
Allrounders	Ravindra Jadeja, Daryl Mitchell
Bowlers	Jasprit Bumrah, Ajaz Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin

Probable Best Performers of the Match

• Best Batter: Virat Kohli (India)
• Best Bowler: Jasprit Bumrah (India)

Match Predictions

• Who will win the toss?: Likely to be India.
• Today Match Prediction: India is expected to win the 1st Test Match against New Zealand.

FAQs

Q: Who will win today’s match, IND vs NZ?
A: Based on the team’s current form and home advantage, India is favored to win the 1st Test match.

Q: What is the best toss decision at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium?
A: The team winning the toss should ideally choose to bat first to make use of the favorable batting conditions.

Q: Who are the key players to watch out for in this match?
A: Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma for India, and Ajaz Patel for New Zealand are key players.

Q: Where can I watch the live telecast of the match?
A: The match will be live-streamed on Jio Cinema Apps in India.

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