India is set to face New Zealand in the 2nd Test match at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune, commencing on October 24, starting at 9:30 AM IST.
Get the best IND vs NZ Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 2nd Test match of the New Zealand Tour of India 2024. Expert analysis and more.
IND vs NZ Match Preview:
The second Test between India and New Zealand will commence on October 24th at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. New Zealand, having secured a victory by 8 wickets in the first Test, currently holds a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
In the inaugural Test, New Zealand were sent to bowl first and they dismissed the Indian innings for a meager 46 runs. Rishabh Pant, India’s wicketkeeper-batter, contributed 20 runs before being dismissed by Matt Henry, who claimed a five-wicket haul for New Zealand.
New Zealand responded with a strong batting display, amassing 402 runs. Rachin Ravindra’s impressive century (134 runs) and Devon Conway’s valuable 91 runs propelled New Zealand’s total. Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav, India’s spin duo, each claimed three wickets.
India fought back in their second innings, scoring 463 runs. Sarfaraz Khan and Rishabh Pant, once again, played significant roles, scoring 150 and 99 runs respectively. Matt Henry and William O’Rourke, New Zealand’s pacers, each took three wickets.
Chasing a below-par target of 107 runs, New Zealand successfully achieved the victory with eight wickets remaining. Will Young’s 48 runs knock contributed significantly to their chase, while Jasprit Bumrah managed to claim two wickets for India.
India will be determined to level the series with a win in the second Test. New Zealand, on the other hand, will be aiming to extend their lead and secure a series victory. The anticipation for another exciting contest between these two cricketing rivals is high.
IND vs NZ Head-to-Head Record:
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Teams |
Matches Won |
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India |
22 |
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New Zealand |
14 |
IND vs NZ Weather & Pitch Report:
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Temperature |
27°C |
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Weather Forecast |
Overcast |
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Pitch Behaviour |
Balanced |
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Best Suited To |
Spin |
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Average 1st innings score |
265 |
Record of chasing teams:
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Records |
Poor |
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Winning % |
40% |
IND vs NZ Playing 11s (Predicted):
India Playing 11:
- Virat Kohli
- Sarfaraz Khan
- Rishabh Pant(wk)
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Ravichandran Ashwin
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Mohammed Siraj
- Rohit Sharma©
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- KL Rahul
New Zealand Playing 11:
- Rachin Ravindra
- Daryl Mitchell
- Tom Blundell(wk)
- Glenn Phillips
- Matt Henry
- Tim Southee
- Ajaz Patel
- William O’Rourke
- Tom Latham©
- Devon Conway
- Will Young
Hot Picks for IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
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Rachin Ravindra is a left-handed batsman and left-arm orthodox spinner from New Zealand. He hammered 173 runs in the last game and will be eyeing another successful outing here. |
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Ravichandran Ashwin is a right-handed batsman and right-arm off-break bowler from India. He marked 15 runs and took 1 wicket in the last match but will be important for this game considering his success rate on Indian soil. |
Top Picks:
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Sarfaraz Khan is a young, attacking right-handed batsman from India. He scored 150 runs in the last game, and the team will expect a similar performance in this match as well. |
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Ravindra Jadeja is a left-handed batsman and left-arm orthodox spinner from India. He grabbed 3 wickets in the last match and can come in big here. |
Budget Picks:
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William O’Rourke is a right-handed batsman and right-arm medium pacer from New Zealand. He will also hope to continue his excellent run with the ball in this match. |
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Glenn Phillips is a right-handed middle-order batsman from New Zealand who bowls right-arm off-spin with the ball. He will be a decent addition to the fantasy side here. |
IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
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Captain |
Ravichandran Ashwin & Rachin Ravindra |
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Vice-Captain |
Ravindra Jadeja & Sarfaraz Khan |
IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keeper – Rishabh Pant, Devon Conway
- Batsmen – Virat Kohli, Sarfaraz Khan, Yashasvi Jaiswal
- All-rounders – Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja (vc), Rachin Ravindra (c)
- Bowlers – Jasprit Bumrah, Tim Southee, Matt Henry
IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers – Rishabh Pant, Devon Conway
- Batsmen – Virat Kohli, Sarfaraz Khan (vc), Rohit Sharma
- All-rounders – Ravichandran Ashwin (c), Ravindra Jadeja, Rachin Ravindra
- Bowlers – Jasprit Bumrah, Tim Southee, William O’Rourke
IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Today Match 2nd Test New Zealand Tour of India 2024 Players to Avoid:
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Players |
Dream11 Credits |
Dream11 Points (Last match) |
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Mohammed Siraj |
7.5 credits |
42 points |
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Tom Blundell |
7.0 credits |
54 points |
IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Today Match 2nd Test New Zealand Tour of India 2024 Expert Advice:
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SL Captaincy Choice |
Rachin Ravindra |
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GL Captaincy Choice |
Ravichandran Ashwin |
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Punt Picks |
William O’Rourke and Rohit Sharma |
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Dream11 Combination |
2-3-3-3 |
IND vs NZ Match Winner Prediction:
Looking at the home advantage and Indian batting lineup, India is expected to win this encounter.
