The first Test match was held in Bengaluru from October 16-20, 2024. New Zealand emerged victorious, securing a win by eight wickets. The highlight of the match was Rachin Ravindra’s stunning century in the first innings, which set the tone for New Zealand’s dominance. India, on the other hand, faced a major setback, being bowled out for just 46 runs in their first innings, which greatly impacted their chances of winning the match.
Teams Overview India:
After a disappointing performance in the first Test, India will be looking to bounce back. The team’s batting lineup, led by captain Rohit Sharma, will need to put up a stronger fight. Their bowling unit, featuring the likes of Jasprit Bumrah and Ravichandran Ashwin, will aim to exploit the conditions in Pune.
New Zealand:
Buoyed by their win in the first Test, New Zealand will be confident heading into the second match. Their batting lineup, spearheaded by Kane Williamson and supported by Rachin Ravindra, looks formidable. The bowling attack, led by Trent Boult and Tim Southee, will aim to replicate their success from Bengaluru.
Key Players
- India: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, Ravichandran Ashwin
- New Zealand: Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, Trent Boult, Tim Southee
Head-to-Head in Tests
- Total Matches: 62
- India Wins: 21
- New Zealand Wins: 14
- Draws: 27
India’s Probable Playing XI:
- Rohit Sharma (C)
- Shubman Gill
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Virat Kohli
- Sarfaraz Khan
- Rishabh Pant (WK)
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Axar Patel
- Washington Sundar
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Mohammed Siraj
New Zealand’s Probable Playing XI:
- Tom Latham
- Devon Conway
- Henry Nicholls
- Rachin Ravindra
- Daryl Mitchell
- Tom Blundell (WK)
- Kyle Jamieson
- Mitchell Santner
- Tim Southee
- Neil Wagner
- Trent Boult
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Match Details
- Date: October 24, 2024
- Time: 9:30 AM IST
- Venue: MCA Stadium, Pune
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 Predictions and Possible Scenarios Considering the performance in the first Test, New Zealand seems to have the upper hand. However, India will be determined to level the series and will likely come out with a more aggressive approach. The pitch in Pune is known for assisting spinners, which could play to the strengths of India’s spin trio of Ashwin, Jadeja, and Patel.
Possible scenarios include:
- India’s Strong Comeback: If India can put up a solid batting performance and their spinners exploit the Pune pitch, they have a good chance of levelling the series.
- New Zealand’s Continued Dominance: If New Zealand continues to perform as it did in the first Test, especially with its pace attack and key batters, it could seal the series with a win in the second Test.
Regardless of the outcome, cricket fans are in for a treat with this exciting clash. Let’s see how it unfolds!
