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In this prediction, we will analyze the IND vs NZ Fantasy 11 Prediction, Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates for the 3rd Test. With their backs against the wall, Rohit Sharma and his men are set to face a crucial third and final Test match against New Zealand in a must-win showdown on November 1 at the iconic Wankhede Cricket Stadium in Mumbai. Notably, Team India find themselves in a tricky and challenging spot after losing the first and second Test matches against Tom Latham and Co. on home soil. This crushing defeat of the home team has severely impacted their chances of making it to the World Test Championship Final. Team India must win all six remaining Test matches in this cycle to grab the top spot in the standings. However, if the team suffers losses any more in the rest of the matches, the men’s side will need other teams vying for the top two spots to falter.
Meanwhile, the home team will be desperate to mark their turnaround in the third and final Test match against inaugural World Test Championship winners, slated to take place on November 1 at iconic Wankhede Cricket Stadium in Mumbai. The Indian batting line-up has failed to meet expectations in the last two Test matches. On the flip side of the coin, the Tom Latham-led Kiwis have climbed to the fourth spot after beating the Indian cricket team in the first two matches. The side needs to win their remaining four Test matches to secure a berth in the final showdown of the 2025 World Test Championship.
After two hard-fought losses to the New Zealand cricket team, Rohit Sharma and Co.’s path to the third straight WTC Final has grown steeper, though Team India still places at the top spot with a narrow edge over Australia, their place in the final spot is anything but secure. To solidify a top-two finish and make it to the 2025 WTC Final, the home team needs to win the final Test match in Mumbai and later achieve a series win over Australia in the forthcoming historic Border-Gavaskar Trophy showdown. With a lot at stake, these two strong Test teams hope to bring out their best game for the series finale at the iconic Wankhede Cricket Stadium in Mumbai, commencing on November 1, Friday.
Match Information
Probable Playing XI
India
Rohit Sharma(C), Virat Kohli, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, SN Khan, Ravichandran Ashwin, RA Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Rishabh Pant, JJ Bumrah, Akash Deep
Bench: DC Jurel, KL Rahul, Axar Patel, KL Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, K Nitish Kumar Reddy, Prasidh Krishna, Mayank Yadav, H Rana
New Zealand
Devon Conway, WA Young, Rachin Ravindra, DJ Mitchell, Mitchell Santner, Tom Blundell, Tom Latham(C), Glenn Phillips, William O’Rourke, Tim Southee, AY Patel
Bench: Kane Williamson, Michael Bracewell, MJ Henry, Ben Sears, MS Chapman, Ish Sodhi, JA Duffy
Injury News- New Zealand batter Kane Williamson has been ruled out of the third Test against India in Mumbai.
Weather Report- Sunny
Win Prediction- India
Pitch Condition- Batting Paradise
Avg 1st Inning Score- 358
Pitch Report
As rumors were there that India has asked for a rank turner, the latest reports suggest that the Wankhede track will not be an out-and-out spin-friendly track. It has been reported that pacers will dominate on Day 1 while spinners will come to action on Day 2 of the Test match. The average score is 358, with ideal weather for the final game of the series.
Captains
Rachin Ravindra NZ | all- 7
The New Zealand star cricketer Rachin Ravindra has piled up an incredible 247 runs in the last two Test matches against the host and will be aiming to continue his great form in the next game of the league. In addition, the star spinner can give you additional fantasy points with his bowling as well. One must go for this Wellington-born cricketer who will be looking to do most of the damage against the home side in the last and third Test matches.
Devon Conway NZ | bat- 8
The New Zealand star batter has made a magnificent 201 runs in the last four innings of the game and played a pivotal role in guiding the 2021 WTC Champions to seal the series by 2-0. The CSK star batter will be once again looking to step up in the final game to mark the clean sweep against Rohit Sharma and his men. Notably, Conway, boasting great experience on the Indian home soil, will be looking to play once again a crucial knock to thwart hosts in the final game of the series.
Yashasvi Jaiswal IND | bat- 7.5
The left-handed batter has made 155 runs in the last two Test matches and would be looking to pose a big threat to Kiwis bowlers in the final game. The young batter would be looking to step up in the next and final game of the series to help Team India avoid white-wash against Tom Latham and his men. Jaiswal is having an incredible 2024 year, surpassing the 1000 run mark, and would be aiming to give a great start to the home team to win the last thriller of the series at the iconic Wankhede Cricket Stadium of Mumbai.
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Rishabh Pant IND | WK- 9
The wicket-keeper batter has made 137 runs in the last two Test matches and will be looking to continue his solid form in the next game of the league. One must go for this left-handed batter in your Dream 11 team.
Will Young NZ | BAT- 9
The star batter has piled up an incredible 122 runs in the last two Test matches and would be aiming to carry his sublime form in the series final. Do not miss him at all!
Mitchell Santner NZ | ALL- 7.5
The New Zealand spinner has scalped 13 wickets in the second Test match after missing out on the series opener. He will be looking to continue his great form in the next game.
Budget
Washington Sundar IND | all- 7.5
He has scalped 11 wickets in the second Test match. One must have him in your Dream 11 team as his performance in the third and final game with both bat and the ball can give you many fantasy points.
Rohit Sharma IND | bat- 9
The Indian team skipper has failed to mark his impact in the first two Test matches but would be aiming to pose big threat to tourist camp in the third and final game of the series.
Virat IND | bat- 9
You must have this former India skipper in your Dream 11 team owing to his ability to perform under pressure. The stylish right-handed batter would be looking to boost the top and middle order of the game in the final game of the series.
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Kane Williamson- 9
NZ | BAT
KL Rahul- 9
IND | BAT
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