Get ready for some exciting red-ball cricket as India faces New Zealand in a three-match test series. The first test will be played at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, starting on October 16, 2024.
India has been unbeatable in home test series since 2013, while New Zealand hasn’t won a test series against India since 2020. This makes the upcoming series crucial for the Black Caps, as they aim to break their losing streak.
New Zealand will be looking to bounce back after losing 0-2 to Sri Lanka in their last series. On the other hand, India is at the top of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 standings and will be eager to start this series with a victory.
IND vs NZ, 1st Test Match Details
| Match | India (IND) vs New Zealand (NZ), 1st Test |
| Series | India vs New Zealand Test Series 2024 |
| Match Date | October 16, 2024 (Wednesday) – October 20, 2024 (Sunday) |
| Time | 9:30 AM IST / 4:00 AM GMT / 5:00 PM NZST |
| Venue | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
IND vs NZ Playing 11 (Predicted)
India Today Match Playing 11
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Akash Deep, Jasprit Bumrah, Md. Siraj
New Zealand Today Match Playing 11
Devon Conway, Tom Latham (c), Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Rachin Ravindra, Tom Blundell (wk), Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Ajaz Patel, Matt Henry
Grand League Team for 1st Test: IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction
Wicket-keeper: Rishabh Pant
Batters: Tom Latham, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma
All-rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Mitchell Santner, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra
Bowlers: Tim Southee, Jasprit Bumrah
IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Captain: Grand League
Captain First-Choice: Ravichandran Ashwin
Captain Second-Choice: Yashasvi Jaiswal
IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Vice-Captain: Grand League
Vice-Captain First-Choice: Ravindra Jadeja
Vice-captain Second-Choice: Jasprit Bumrah
Small League Team for 1st Test: IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction
Wicket-keepers: Rishabh Pant, Devon Conway
Batters: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Daryl Mitchell, Rohit Sharma
All-rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra
Bowlers: Ajaz Patel, Jasprit Bumrah
IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Captain: Small League
Captain First-Choice: Ravindra Jadeja
Captain Second-Choice: Devon Conway
IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Vice-Captain: Small League
Vice-Captain First-Choice: Rachin Ravindra
Vice-captain Second-Choice: Glenn Phillips
IND vs NZ Head-to-Head Stats
India and New Zealand have played 62 test matches against each other. Out of these, India has won 22 matches, while New Zealand has won 13. The remaining 27 matches ended in a draw.
| Teams | Total Matches Played | India Wins | New Zealand Wins | Draws |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India vs New Zealand | 62 | 22 | 13 | 27 |
IND vs NZ Weather Report
The weather forecast for the next five days in Bengaluru looks worrying, as rain is expected throughout the match. The temperature will range from 23 to 26°C, with winds blowing at an average speed of 16 km/h. The humidity is expected to be high, around 80-85 percent, which could affect the game.
India vs New Zealand Weather Forecast
| Weather Details | Forecast |
|---|---|
| Rain Prediction | Continuous rain during match days |
| Temperature Range | 23 to 26°C |
| Wind Speed | 16 km/h |
| Humidity | 80-85% |
IND vs NZ Pitch Report Today
The pitch in Bengaluru has been covered for the last few days because of the rain. This means there will be some moisture in the surface, which will help the bowlers. The cloudy weather will be good for the fast bowlers, but later, the pitch is likely to spin as it usually does in test matches. Overall, it will be a tough challenge for the batters.
India Vs New Zealand Test Squad 2024
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
IND vs NZ 1st Test Match Prediction
India comes into this Test match as the strong favorite, mainly because of their great record at home and New Zealand’s injury problems. New Zealand will be missing key players like Kane Williamson and Trent Boult, which might lower their chances of winning.
Although New Zealand has a tough team, India’s spinners are expected to perform well on the Chinnaswamy pitch. India is likely to take the lead in the series by winning this first Test.
IND vs NZ, 1st Test Live Streaming Details
The first test between India and New Zealand in Bengaluru will be shown live on Sports18 Networks. If fans don’t have cable TV, they can watch the match live on the Jio Cinema app or website. This gives everyone a chance to enjoy the game, whether on TV or online.
