India vs New Zealand: Match Prediction for 2024 Test Series

Reddy Anna predicts India's strong comeback in the Test series against New Zealand in Pune.

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Will the hosts bounce back with a win in Pune and draw the series level? Can the visitors do the unthinkable and secure a Test series win in India?

New Zealand recorded their first Test victory in India after 36 years. India are a bit shaken after their appalling batting display against the Kiwi pace attack. The hosts need to win the remaining matches to clinch the trophy. We are backing India as the winners of this contest.

Tournament: New Zealand Tour of India, 2024Format: TestVenue: Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune, IndiaToss Prediction: To BowlWeather: 25.6°C | Sunny

IND vs NZ Match Prediction & Analysis

New Zealand bowlers took full advantage of the favorable overcast conditions on the second day of the first Test to bundle India out for 46, snatching the initiative. Although India did well to recover in the third innings and posted a 400+ total, it was never going to be enough to trouble a resurgent Kiwi side.

They were sweating on Kane Williamson’s fitness, but reports confirm that the Kiwi legend is likely to miss another Test to allow more time to recover from his injury. Nevertheless, the visitors would feel reassured going into the second Test against India in Pune, starting on the 24th of October. The wickets here have offered significant assistance to pacers, and the visitors believe they have the pace stocks to tap into any advantage.

India Preview

The Bengaluru Test worked in mysterious ways for the hosts. They folded to their lowest total (46) against New Zealand and then orchestrated a brave rear-guard in their second innings to post 462 runs, but it wasn’t enough to stop the Kiwis from taking the lead in the series.

Having elected to bat first, India showed no intent to accumulate runs against a lethal pace attack. They soaked up 31 overs and had only 46 runs to show for it as they struggled against the Kiwi bowlers. However, a few positives emerged, including Rishabh Pant's resilience, Sarfaraz Khan’s 150, and Virat Kohli's crucial 70.

Shubman Gill's inclusion in the XI is essential given the wobbly state of the hosts' batting order.

India Predicted Playing XI:Rohit Sharma (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Sarfaraz Khan, Rishabh Pant (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj

New Zealand Preview

New Zealand are on cloud nine after a hard-fought victory against India on Indian soil, all without their finest batsman, Kane Williamson. Rachin Ravindra impressed with a man-of-the-match performance, notching up his first Test hundred against India, while Devon Conway showed great application.

The bowlers, especially Matt Henry and William O’Rourke, deserve credit for their tormenting spells that dismantled the Indian batting order. New Zealand would do well to remember that India rarely capitulates the way they did, and the pitches in the upcoming matches may not assist pace much.

New Zealand Predicted Playing XI:Tom Latham (c), Devon Conway, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell (wk), Glenn Phillips, Matt Henry, Tim Southee, Ajaz Patel, William O'Rourke

Weather Conditions

The pitch flattens out over time, making it easier to bat as the match progresses. There is assistance for both spinners and pacers, but spinners typically dominate in the later stages of the Test.

IND vs NZ Pitch Report

The match will be played at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. India lost their last match here to Australia five years ago due to a spin-bowling masterclass.

Toss: To BowlLosing the toss wouldn’t put you at a disadvantage immediately, but if the wicket has a green tinge, it’s safer to field first.

IND vs NZ Winning Prediction

India are slow starters but usually make up for their poor starts with strong performances. If the wicket turns and there is no assistance for seamers, India will be unstoppable. We are backing India as the winners of this contest. credits-https://www.thetopbookies.com/betting-tips/cricket/ind-vs-nz-24-Oct-2024