IND vs NZ 2nd Test Match Prediction: India will look to bounce back against New Zealand in the 2nd Test match at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune, on October 24, 2024, and the match will start at 9:30 AM. Check out all the match predictions and everything related to the game in this article.
Team Preview of India vs New Zealand 2nd Test Match Prediction 2024
In the span of a few hours, New Zealand cricket reached its peak on Sunday when the men’s team won the test match against India for the first time in 36 years. The better news came from Dubai as the New Zealand Women’s team won the T20I World Cup for the first time, the first World Cup New Zealand cricket has ever achieved, and it will be written in history.
New Zealand dominated most of the test matches against the top teams like India on their own turf, where they have not lost any test series since 2012, but the way the Kiwis came, they looked in great confidence. The last time New Zealand won a test match against India was back in 1998 at Wankhede, but the way all the players performed in this match was amazing, especially the homeboy Rachin Ravindra, who first scored 134 runs in the first innings and then scored 39 crucial runs while chasing the target. In both the innings, he came to bat when New Zealand was in trouble and saved them with his amazing batting.
The Indian team’s scoring the lowest runs at home in the first innings was the major reason they lost the match, as they were all out for just 46 runs. Choosing to bat first was the wrong call by Rohit Sharma because the weather and conditions were best for the pace bowlers, and the New Zealand bowler delivered well. However, the Indian top order fought back in the 2nd innings as Sarfaraz Khan scored 150 runs and Pant scored 99, giving a great boost to the team.
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma supported the team well, with 122 runs in total, but there was no support from the middle and lower order. It is quite clear that KL Rahul is not meant to be in the team and should be replaced with Axar Patel, who has been great with the bat over the two years, scoring 393 runs in six matches and then taking eight wickets, making him a must pick on the Pune surface that might surely play better for spinners.
There is also huge doubt about Rishabh Pant, who struggled to do keeping and was left out while India was fielding, which might make him miss the 2nd test match. There is a chance that KL Rahul will keep his place so he can keep and add Axar Patel to the team. India should also let Akash Deep play in place of Siraj, who did bowl some tight lines but was not effective in the match, which was a strange pick from the Indian team to give a chance to Siraj ahead of Akash Deep, who did way better compared to him.
Check out all the player stats, pitch reports, and head-to-head stats for the match between India and New Zealand. You can build your fantasy team by reading and analyzing all the stats.
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When and Where To Watch IND vs NZ 2nd Test Match Prediction 2024
| Match | India vs New Zealand 2nd Test Match Prediction 2024 |
| Date & Time | October 20, 2024, 9: 30 AM IST |
| Venue | Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune |
| Where to Watch | JioCinema and Sports 18 HD/SD |
Player Injury Report For India vs New Zealand 2nd Test Match Prediction 2024
Kane Williamson is still doubtful about playing in the 2nd test.
Where To Buy India vs New Zealand 2nd Test Match Tickets and Price of Tickets?
You can buy India vs New Zealand 2nd test match tickets from Paytm Insider or the Insider website. The match will be played at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune, and ticket prices range from 499 to 5000.
India vs New Zealand Head-to-Head Test Record
| Match Played | 63 |
| India Won | 22 |
| New Zealand Won | 14 |
| Draw/NR | 27/0 |
Weather Conditions For India vs New Zealand 2nd Test Match Prediction of Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune
There is going to be rain in all five matches, but it will going to shower in patches.
Pitch Report of Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune, In India vs New Zealand 2nd Test Match Prediction 2024
| Match Played | 2 Matches |
| Batting first won | 2 Matches won |
| Batting second won | 0 Matches won |
| Average 1st innings scores | 430 |
| Average 2nd innings scores | 190 |
| Average 3rd innings scores | 237 |
| Average 4th innings scores | 107 |
| Highest Team innings total | 601/5 by IND vs SA |
| Lowest Team innings total | 105/10 by IND vs AUS |
The Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium pitch has been used for just two international test matches, and even the first-class matches were played back in February, where the team scored decent runs. Spinners will have a bit more purchase from the surface compared to the pacers, and batters will also going to enjoy it.
Important players for the India Team in the match against the New Zealand Team
1. Virat Kohli will be looking to play the same innings as he did in 2019 on the same pitch where he scored 254 runs not out against South Africa. He looked in good touch in the last match 2nd innings where he scored 70 runs.
2. Ravichandran Ashwin might have the worst test matches at home ever in the 1st test where Rohit did not use his match, but he is going to be the key player in the next match as he took 39 wickets in 9 matches and even on the Pune pitch he took 14 wickets in two matches.
3. Ravindra Jadeja also struggled to bowl against the Rachin Ravindra but did take three wickets and was the most economical amongst the other two spinners.
Important players for the New Zealand Team in the match against the India Team
1. Rachin Ravindra has been in sensational form and was amazing in the last match, scoring a century and a match-winning knock. H is the best vice-captaincy pick for your team in the 2nd test match against India. He averages 59.38 in the last 7 matches
2. William O’Rourke will once again be a difficult bowler to play against. In the first test, he took 8 wickets even though he would have taken more because every Indian batter was uncomfortable playing against him.
3. Ajaz Patel was not very effective in the 1st test against India because he did not get the right surface and still took two wickets, but on the Pune surface, he is surely going to get more assists from the surface. Make him the Grand League captain of one of your teams.
India vs New Zealand 2nd Test Match Prediction 2024
India will be the favorite to win the match.
India vs New Zealand 2nd Test Match Fantasy Team Prediction
| Wicketkeeper | Tom Latham |
| Batters | Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli |
| All-rounders | Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Rachin Ravindra |
| Bowlers | Jasprit Bumrah, Ajaz Patel, William ORourke |
| Captain Picks | Ravichandran Ashwin, Rohit Sharma |
| Vice-captain Picks | Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohl, Mehidy Hasan Miraz |
India vs New Zealand 2nd Test Match: Probable Playing 11 of India Against New Zealand
Rohit Sharma(c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Sarfaraz Khan, Rishabh Pant(w), Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Akash Deep
India vs New Zealand 2nd Test Match: Probable Playing 11 of New Zealand Against India
Tom Latham(c), Devon Conway, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell(w), Glenn Phillips, Matt Henry, Tim Southee, Ajaz Patel, William ORourke
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