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IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Predicted Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates For 2nd Test

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IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Predicted Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates For 2nd Test

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.

Preview

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

India vs New Zealand, 2nd Test

New Zealand tour of India, 24 Oct 2024, Thur, 9:30 AM IST ,Pune

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

A slow spin-friendly black soil pitch is being prepared to help the hosts and level the series 1-1. The pitch will be favoring the batters and the bowlers equally in Pune. The average score here is 319. Meanwhile, rain is expected to play spoilsport on Day 1 and Day 2 of the match.

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.

9

Rohit Sharma IND | bat

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.

9

Rishabh Pant IND | wk

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.

Top

9

Virat IND | BAT

Former India skipper was dismissed for duck in the first innings while made 70 runs in the second innings. He will be looking to take on NZ bowlers in the next clash.

8

Devon Conway NZ | BAT

The New Zealand opening batter has hammered 108 runs in the first Test match and would be hoping to give the great start to the visitors in the next thriller.

9

Will Young NZ | BAT

The New Zealand batter has made 81 runs in the first Test match and would be aiming to pose big threat to Team India bowlers in the next game.

Budget

8.5

Matt Henry NZ | bowl

The New Zealand bowler has picked up 8 wickets in the series opener and would be looking to decimate hosts batting line up in the next game.

8.5

William O’Rourke NZ | bowl

The star cricketer has picked up 7 wickets in the first Test match and would be aiming to continue his red-hot form in the next game.

7.5

Yashasvi Jaiswal IND | bat

The left-handed India star failed to mark his impression in the series opener and would be looking to mark a turnaround in the next game.

Avoid Player Message

8.5

Ben Sears

NZ | BOWL

9

Kane Williamson

NZ | BAT

Head To Head

Players
11/11

Team 1

6 : 5

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6.5/100

Rishabh Pant

9

Devon Conway

8

Will Young

9

KL Rahul

9

Rohit Sharma

9

Virat

9

Yashasvi Jaiswal

7.5

Rachin Ravindra

7

Matt Henry

8.5

William O’Rourke

8.5

Jasprit Bumrah

9

Grand League

Players
11/11

Team 1

6 : 5

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6.5/100

Rishabh Pant

9

Devon Conway

8

Will Young

9

KL Rahul

9

Rohit Sharma

9

Virat

9

Yashasvi Jaiswal

7.5

Rachin Ravindra

7

Matt Henry

8.5

William O’Rourke

8.5

Jasprit Bumrah

9

Mega League

Players
11/11

Team 1

5 : 6

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7.5/100

Tom Latham

8

Rishabh Pant

9

Devon Conway

8

Will Young

9

Rohit Sharma

9

Virat

9

Yashasvi Jaiswal

7.5

Rachin Ravindra

7

Matt Henry

8.5

William O’Rourke

8.5

Jasprit Bumrah

9

CricTracker Special

Players
11/11

Team 1

5 : 6

CreditsLeft
7.5/100

Tom Latham

8

Rishabh Pant

9

Devon Conway

8

Will Young

9

Rohit Sharma

9

Virat

9

Yashasvi Jaiswal

7.5

Rachin Ravindra

7

Matt Henry

8.5

William O’Rourke

8.5

Jasprit Bumrah

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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