It will be fair to say that New Zealand completely outclassed India in the first Test. They not only bundled the Indian team to 46 – the lowest-ever international score in India but then piled up 402 runs with the bat. Rachin Ravindra was the star, as he tackled the Indian bowling with ease and scored 173 runs in total in Bengaluru. Now with the series on the line, Rohit Sharma and company would be under the firing line. However, with all the selection puzzles going, the Pune Test will be a must-watch for sure. Before the high-octane clash kicks off, we got you covered as far as the Dream11 Prediction is concerned. Get all the Fantasy tips, playing XI, weather & pitch report of the IND vs NZ 2nd Test at the MCA Stadium.
Head-to-Head Record: IND vs NZ
India and New Zealand have faced off on 63 occasions and the Men in Blue have emerged victorious on 22 occasions. The Kiwis have managed to defeat India 14 times. Draw is the main winner, with 27 matches between the two sides ending without a result.
Weather & Pitch Report: IND vs NZ
Weather Report: IND vs NZ
According to AccuWeather, the conditions in Pune will be partially cloudy and partly sunny but there is next to no chance of rain during the match. However, the city has received rainfall leading up to the match. Hence, there can be assistance to pacers early in the match.
Pitch Report: IND vs NZ
There are a lot of talks how the pitch should behave in the second Test. A dry pitch at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, caused by a lack of rain, would benefit spinners more than fast bowlers. Expect both teams’ spinners to make an impact on the game, that could see extra spin from Day 2.
Playing 11s (Predicted): IND vs NZ
India
Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, Sarfaraz Khan/KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, R Ashwin, Washington Sundar/Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Siraj/Akash Deep
New Zealand
Tom Latham, Devon Conway, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell, Glenn Phillips, Tim Southee, Matt Henry, Will O’Rourke, Ajaz Patel
Fantasy Cricket Players Stats:
A plethora of options to choose from! Can you drop Rohit Sharma or Virat Kohli, or will someone like Rachin Ravindra continue his red-hot form? We have curated a Dream11 team while keeping in mind a high-scoring affair tonight! However, there are some key New Zealanders that you won’t want to miss out on. This will make your fantasy team stand out from the rest.
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Captain and Vice-captain Choices: IND vs PAK
Rishabh Pant: Who is the safest captaincy choice? Rishabh Pant is the answer. He is just a class apart from the rest and enjoys a phenomenal record in this format. He had a disheartening end to his superb 99 knock in Bengaluru. And in this format, he is the biggest entertainer, hammering 919 at an average of 61.26 and at an excellent strike rate of 88.11 in India.
Ravindra Jadeja: Similar to Pant, Ravindra Jadeja is a match-winner in Tests. He is a prime wicket-taker, and can even muster crucial runs in the lower order. In India, he has 1923 runs and 225 wickets in just 47 Tests. These are exceptional numbers, and if the Pune surface offers even a little bit of spin.
Rachin Ravindra: Hero of the last match, Rachin Ravindra will be riding high on confidence for sure. He batted with absolute class and elegance, hammering 134 that turned the last match. In Pune, his wicket will be a prized one. Against India, he has 226 at an average of 56.50.
Dream11 Prediction Team 1: IND vs NZ
Dream11 Prediction Team 2: IND vs NZ (Grand League)
IND vs NZ: Live Streaming
The 2nd Test between India and New Zealand will be streamed live on Jio Cinema. As far as the telecast is concerned, it will be shown on Sports 18 1 and Sports 18 1HD.
