India and New Zealand will lock horns in the first Test of their two-match series on October 16, 2024, at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. India is coming into the series on the back of a successful tour of the West Indies, where they won the Test series 2-0. New Zealand, meanwhile, will be looking to bounce back from a disappointing series defeat against England.
Teams Overview
India are a strong team in all departments. Their batting is led by the likes of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Cheteshwar Pujara, while their bowling attack is spearheaded by Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, and Ravichandran Ashwin. New Zealand, meanwhile, have a solid top order that includes Kane Williamson, Tom Latham, and Ross Taylor. Trent Boult, Tim Southee, and Neil Wagner lead their bowling attack.
Key Players
- India: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami
- New Zealand: Kane Williamson, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell, Tim Southee
Probable Playing XI
- India: 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, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep
- New Zealand: Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Mark Chapman, Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner, Rachin Ravindra, Tom Blundell, Ajaz Patel, Ben Sears, Matt Henry, Tim Southee, William O’Rourke
Live Streaming
India:
- TV Channel: Sony Pictures Network (Specific channel to be announced)
- Live Streaming: SonyLIV app and website
Pakistan:
- TV Channel: Asports
- Live Streaming: Tamasha App, Tapmad
Match Details
- Date: Tuesday, October 15, 2024
- Time: 9:30 am PST (Pakistan Standard Time), 9:00 am GMT (Greenwich Mean Time), 4:30 am IST (Indian Standard Time)
- Venue: M.Chinnaswamy Stadium
Head to Head in Test
Total Matches: 62
India: 22
New Zealand: 13
Drawn: 27
Pitch Reports
The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is a batting-friendly pitch. The ball comes onto the bat nicely, and there is little turn for the spinners. The average first innings score in Test matches at this venue is 350 runs.
Match Predictions
This is likely to be a closely contested match. Both teams have a number of talented players, and the pitch is expected to favour batting. However, India may have a slight edge due to their greater experience in Test cricket and their home advantage.
Possible scenarios:
The first Test match between India and New Zealand is underway at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Both teams are looking to start the series on a winning note. India have a clear advantage over New Zealand in their head-to-head record, but New Zealand have won their last two Test matches against India. The pitch is expected to favor batting, and the match is likely to be closely contested.
