IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction, Dream11 Playing XI, Today Match 1, India vs New Zealand test series 2024

Dream11 fantasy cricket tips and guide for the 1st test of the India vs New Zealand test series 2024, to be played between IND vs NZ in Bengaluru.

It is time for some quality red-ball action when India host New Zealand for a three-match test series. The first game of the series will be held at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, starting on October 16.

India have not lost a home test series since 2013, whereas New Zealand have not beaten India in a test series since 2020. So, this is a big series for the Black Caps.

They are coming off a 0-2 series loss against Sri Lanka. Meanwhile, India are at the top of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 standings and will be eyeing to start the new series with a win.

IND vs NZ: Match Details

Match: India (IND) vs New Zealand (NZ), 1st Test, India vs New Zealand test series 2024

Match Date: October 16, 2024 (Wednesday) – October 20, 2024 (Sunday)

Time: 9:30 PM AM IST / 4:00 AM GMT / 5:00 PM (NZST)

Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

IND vs NZ: Head-to-Head: IND (22) – NZ (13)

India have faced New Zealand in 62 tests overall. The Men in Blue have won 22 matches as compared to 13 wins for New Zealand, whereas 27 games have ended in draws.

IND vs NZ: Weather Report

The forecast for the next five days in Bengaluru is concerning, as there is prediction of continuous rain during the scheduled match time. The temperature will be between 23 and 26° C with an average wind flow of 16 km/h, and the humidity level is predicted to be around 80-85 percent.

IND vs NZ: Pitch Report

The pitch in Bengaluru has been undercover for the past couple of days due to rain. So there will be some moisture for the bowlers to exploit. Overcast conditions will be helpful for the pacers, and then the pitch is expected to turn as it usually does in test matches. All in all, it is expected to be a real test for the batters.

IND vs NZ: Predicted XIs:

India: 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: Devon Conway, Tom Latham (c), Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Rachin Ravindra, Tom Blundell (wk), Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Ajaz Patel, Matt Henry

Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 1 IND vs NZ Dream11:

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

Captain First-Choice: Ravichandran Ashwin || Captain Second-Choice: Yashasvi Jaiswal

Vice-Captain First-Choice: Ravindra Jadeja || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Jasprit Bumrah

Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 2 IND vs NZ Dream11:

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

Captain First-Choice: Ravindra Jadeja || Captain Second-Choice: Devon Conway

Vice-Captain First-Choice: Rachin Ravindra || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Glenn Phillips

IND vs NZ: Dream11 Prediction – Who Will Win?

India have been very successful at home in tests since 2013, and not many teams have challenged them. So, we will go by the record and back India to win here.

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