India will likely adopt a balanced approach, building on their solid batting foundation while relying on their spinners and pacers to exploit any assistance from the pitch.
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Get the best IND vs NZ Fantasy 11 prediction, cricket tips, playing XI, pitch report & injury updates for the 2nd Test New Zealand tour of India 2024. The recent Test match between Team India and New Zealand delivered an unexpected and surprising result, with the visitors securing their first win in India since 1988, which gave them a 1-0 lead in the three matches of the Test series. Looking forward, the Black Caps are now eyeing registering a historic series win in India by winning the second Test match, slated to commence on October 24 at Maharashtra Cricket Association in Pune.
With Tom Latham and his men will be hoping to maintain their winning streak over Rohit Sharma and Co., it is worth mentioning that the recent loss does not diminish Team India’s strength. The Men in Blue remains an extremely powerful and resilient team on their home turf, particularly with the Pune pitch, which might favor spinners in the game.
After losing the series opener, and even some players did put up magnificent performances, Team India will aim to mark a turnaround in the second Test match. The home team fans reminisced about how Rohit Sharma and Co. bounced back against England after losing the first Test and were hopeful that they would make the same comeback against the 2021 World Test Championship winners. The forthcoming Test match in Pune would be a crucial game as everything would be at stake for the home team in their World Test Championship campaign.
Match Information- IND vs NZ Fantasy 11 Prediction
Probable PlayingXI
India
Rohit Sharma(C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, RA Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Rishabh Pant, KL Yadav, JJ Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj
Bench: DC Jurel, Axar Patel, SN Khan, Akash Deep, K Nitish Kumar Reddy, Prasidh Krishna, Mayank Yadav, H Rana, Washington Sundar
New Zealand
Devon Conway, WA Young, Rachin Ravindra, DJ Mitchell, Tom Latham(C), Tom Blundell, Glenn Phillips, MJ Henry, Tim Southee, AY Patel, William O’Rourke
Bench: Kane Williamson, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner, Ben Sears, MS Chapman, Ish Sodhi, JA Duffy
Injury News- New Zealand batter Kane Williamson has been ruled out of the second Test against India. In contrast, Shubman Gill, who was ruled out in the series opener due to a neck spasm, is back in the Playing XI.
Weather Report- Overcast Conditions
Win Prediction- India
Pitch Condition- Balanced
Avg 1st Inning Score- 319
Pitch Report
Captains- 7
Rachin Ravindra NZ | all
Rachin Ravindra hammered magnificent 173 runs in the first match and single-handedly thwarted Team India in the series opener. The star all-rounder will be looking to continue his red-hot form in the next game to seal the series against Team India to topple them from the top-spot of the 2023-2025 WTC standings. He pose the big threat to the home team in the second Test and his presence as a captain in your Dream 11 team can bolster your fantasy points.
Team India skipper Rohit Sharma has not been in great form in Test cricket but would be looking to turn the tables to help India win the next thriller, to level up the series by 1-1. The stylish right-handed batter will be aiming to give the great to give a great start in both the innings. The 37-year-old’s form in the Test cricket can give you many fantasy points. One must consider him as he can’t afford to lose Test series on his home turf against Kiwis.
The Indian wicket-keeper batter has hammered 119 runs in the series opener and seems one of the best batter from the Team India camp. The 26-year-old cricketer would be aiming to take on the Black Caps in the next game. The southpaw missed out from a well deserved century in the second innings of the first Test match but would be hoping to have a blast in the second game to help India level up the series. He is one of the best batters in the Test history and having him in your team as a captaincy pick can be benificial.
Avoid Player Message- 8.5
Ben Sears- NZ | BOWL- 9
DISCLAIMER
This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.
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