IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction: The much-anticipated three-match India vs New Zealand Test Series is set to commence on Wednesday, with the first game taking place at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. This clash couldn’t come at a more opportune moment for India, the reigning T20I champions, as both teams arrive in contrasting form—India riding high on a winning streak, while the Kiwis are struggling to find their footing.
It’s no secret that few cricketing nations can defend their home turf in Test matches as effectively as India. Australia and England may be part of that conversation, but on current form, Team India is arguably the most formidable opponent. Rohit Sharma’s side has won their last five Test matches, including a dominant 2-0 series win against Bangladesh. The ongoing ICC Test Championship cycle is a testament to India’s dominance, as they sit comfortably atop the standings and are well on their way to a third consecutive final appearance.
New Zealand, however, are in the midst of a rough patch. The numbers speaks volume—they started this ICC Test Championship cycle with three wins in their first four games but have since lost their last four, including a 0-2 defeat in Sri Lanka. Their performances against the Islanders indicate that the Kiwis will need significant improvements if they hope to challenge India in this critical Test series.
Match Info:
- Teams: India and New Zealand
- Tournament: ICC World Test Championship
- Stage: League Phase
- Match Start Time: 09:30 AM (IST) on Wednesday, October 16, 2024.
- Ground: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium
- Pitch Type: Balanced
Also Read: IND vs NZ 1st Test Live Streaming Info
IND vs NZ Pitch & Weather Report
Pitch Report: Historically, the pitch at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium has produced high-scoring contests in white-ball cricket. We’ve seen in IPL matches that even 200+ totals are not always safe, with spinners often bearing the brunt of aggressive batting. However, this is a five-day Test match, and the pitch is expected to break down as the game progresses. This means spinners will definitely come into play, but the first two days will offer the best batting conditions, with even bounce allowing batsmen to play more freely.
The captain winning the toss should opt to bat first, avoiding the challenge of batting in the fourth innings when the pitch is likely to turn significantly.
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium stats in Test Matches
| Total Matches | 25 |
| Matches Won Batting 1st | 10 |
| Matches Won Batting 2nd | 05 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 354 |
| Average 2nd innings Score | 304 |
| Highest Total | 626/10 by India vs Pakistan |
| Lowest Total | 103/10 by Afghanistan vs India |
| Highest Total Chased | 262/5 by India vs New Zealand |
| Lowest Total Defended | 112/10 by Australia vs India |
Weather Report: Bangalore is often dubbed the “Manchester of India” due to its unpredictable weather. You can never quite tell when the skies will open up, and this Test match could well be at the mercy of the elements. The forecast for the next five days paints a grim picture, with heavy chances of rain. Wednesday, in particular, is expected to have a 90% chance of showers, while Thursday and Friday each have a 70% chance of rainfall. The weekend isn’t looking much better, with an 80% likelihood of precipitation on both Saturday and Sunday. With such a high probability of rain, there’s a significant chance that this game will be disrupted at various points.
| Day | Temperature | Rain (%) | Humidity |
| Wednesday | 25°C | 90% | 87% |
| Thursday | 27°C | 70% | 77% |
| Friday | 26°C | 70% | 73% |
| Saturday | 27°C | 80% | 75% |
| Sunday | 27°C | 80% | 76% |
IND vs NZ Head To Head Record
India holds a superior record against New Zealand in Test matches. Out of 62 encounters between the two teams, India has claimed victory in 22 matches, while the Kiwis have managed to win only 13. The remaining 27 games have ended in draws, highlighting India’s historical dominance in this fixture.
| Matches played | 62 |
| India Wins | 22 |
| New Zealand Wins | 13 |
| No Result | 27 |
IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Injury and availability News
India
- No injury concern for the Indian Team ahead of this game.
- The hosts are likely to go into this game with the same playing 11 they used in the series against Bangladesh.
New Zealand
- New Zealand have suffered a huge blow ahead of the start of the test series as superstar batter Kane Williamson is out with a groin strain.
- Mark Chapman is named as Kane’s replacement.
- In addition, fast bowler Ben Sears has been ruled out due to a knee injury.
- Jacob Duffy, who is uncapped, has been named as Sears’ replacement.
“We’re obviously disappointed for Ben, who made a strong start to his Test career during the home summer, and offers a genuine pace option,” New Zealand head coach Gary Stead said.
TOP Picks For IND vs NZ Dream 11 Match
Captain Options:
- Virat Kohli: Superstar Indian batter might be slightly out of form, but we know he is a pure quality. The 35-year-old can still outscore any other batter in any match. He should be in your Dream11 fantasy cricket teams.
- Ravichandran Ashwin: The 38-year-old picked up 11 wickets and scored a hundred in the series against Bangladesh. His all-round skills make him a no-nonsense option in fantasy cricket teams.
- Ravindra Jadeja: Like Ashwin, Jadeja also guarantees points due to his all-round skills. The 35-year-old scored a critical 86 runs in the first test match against Bangladesh and picked up nine wickets as well.
- Jasprit Bumrah: Considering the nature of the pitch at the Chinnaswamy, Bumrah could prove to be lethal. He can take the most out of any surface.
Vice-Captain Options:
- Yashasvi Jaiswal: The 22-year-old scored three half centuries in four innings against Bangladesh. He has become a vital cog in the Indian batting setup across all three formats.
- Ajaz Patel: His last test tour of India saw him pick 10 wickets in an innings. That was some high-class stuff from the off-spinner. The 35-year-old also picked up six wickets in an innings against Sri Lanka last month.
- Tom Latham: Can play long innings. His record in test matches is solid, considering he has scored 13 centuries and 29 half centuries in the longest form of the game.
- Rohit Sharma: India’s captain couldn’t live up to the billing in the series against Bangladesh, accumulating only 42 runs across four innings. However, he is someone who can change the course of a test match in a session.
IND vs NZ Predicted Lineups
India Playing XI: Rohit Sharma (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant (WK), Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Akash Deep, Mohammed Siraj
New Zealand Playing XI: Tom Latham (captain), Devon Conway, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell (wicketkeeper), Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Ajaz Patel, William O’Rourke
Full Squads
India Squad for test series against New Zealand: Rohit Sharma (C), Jasprit Bumrah (VC), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Sarfaraz Khan, Rishabh Pant (WK), Dhruv Jurel (WK), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammad Siraj, Akash Deep.
New Zealand Squad for test series against India: Tom Latham (c), Tom Blundell (wk), Michael Bracewell, Tim Southee, Kane Williamson, Will Young, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Matt Henry, Daryl Mitchell, Will O’Rourke, Ajaz Patel, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Ben Sears, Ish Sodhi
IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Teams
IND vs NZ Dream 11 Prediction Team 1
- Wicketkeepers: D Conway
- Batsmen: R Sharma, V Kohli, Y Jaiswal, D Mitchell
- All-rounders: R Jadeja, R Ashwin (C), R Ravindra (VC), M Santner
- Bowlers: J Bumrah, Ajaz Patel
IND vs NZ Dream 11 Prediction Team 2
- Wicketkeepers: R Pant
- Batsmen: T Latham, Y Jaiswal (C)
- All-rounders: R Jadeja (VC), R Ashwin, R Ravindra, M Santner
- Bowlers: J Bumrah, Ajaz Patel, T Southee, A Deep
