IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Today's Playing 11 and Pitch Report for New Zealand tour of India 2024, 2nd Test
The 2nd test match of the New Zealand tour of India 2024 will see India (IND) squaring off against New Zealand (NZ) at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune on Thursday, October 24. Ahead of this exciting match, here's all you need to know about the IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction, today's playing 11s, fantasy cricket tips, and the pitch report.
India is currently leading the World Test Championship points table with 98 points while New Zealand is placed fourth in the points table with 48 points. New Zealand won a historic test match in India after 36 years. They bowled exceptionally well as they were able to restrict India for only 46 runs in the first innings in the last test. Devon Conway, Will Young, Matt Henry, Will O’Rourke, Tim Southee and Rachin Ravindra made sure their team was always ahead of the home side.
These two teams have played a total of 63 head-to-head test matches. New Zealand have won 14 matches, while India managed to win 22 matches. A total of 27 matches ended in draws.
IND vs NZ Match Details
The 2nd test match of the New Zealand tour of India 2024 will be played on October 24 at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. The game is set to take place at 9:30 AM IST. The live score & commentary of the game can be followed in the Sportskeeda Live Score section.
IND vs NZ, 2nd Test Match
Date and Time: 24th October 2024, 9:30 AM IST
Venue: Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune
Pitch Report
The pitch at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune is well-balanced and has equal assistance for batters and bowlers. The pitch will be used after a long time and experts expect a spin-friendly turning pitch. Fans should expect spinners to control the match. The last test match played here was played back in October 2019 between South Africa and India, where a total of 1065 runs were scored at a loss of 25 wickets.
IND vs NZ Form Guide
IND - L W W
NZ - W L L
IND vs NZ Probable Playing XI
IND Playing XI
Washington Sundar has been added to the squad prior to 2nd test match
Rohit Sharma (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sarfaraz Khan, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (wk), KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Mohammad Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah
NZ Playing XI
Kane Williamson is unavailable
Tom Latham (c), Devon Conway, Will Young, William O’Rourke, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell (wk), Glenn Phillips, Matt Henry, Tim Southee, Ajaz Patel
IND vs NZ Dream11 Match Top Picks
Wicket-keeper
Rishabh Pant
Rishabh Pant is no doubt the best wicket-keeper pick for today's match. He has a good record against spinners and already smashed 2538 runs in just 35 test matches. Devon Conway is another good wicket-keeper option for today's nail-biting match. He has already smashed 181 runs in just 2 head-to-head matches.
Batters
Virat Kohli
Sarfaraz Khan and Virat Kohli are the two best batsmen picks for today's Dream11 team. Virat Kohli played a beautiful innings of 254* last time when he played a test match at this pitch. Sarfaraz Khan played a crucial innings of 150 runs in the last match. Yashasvi Jaiswal is another good batter for today's match.
All-rounders
Ravichandran Ashwin
Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin are the best all-rounder picks for the Dream11 team. Ravichandran Ashwin has smashed 258 runs and taken 67 wickets in the last 10 head-to-head matches. Rachin Ravindra is another good all-rounder for today's match. He smashed 173 runs in the last match.
Bowlers
Jasprit Bumrah
The top bowler picks for today's Dream11 team are Tim Southee and Jasprit Bumrah. Jasprit Bumrah is in brilliant form and taking wickets in every match. Tim Southee smashed 65 runs and took 2 wickets in the last match. Matt Henry is another good bowler option for today's match. He took 8 wickets in the last match.
IND vs NZ match captain and vice-captain choices
Ravichandran Ashwin
Ravichandran Ashwin is one of the most crucial picks from India as the pitch is expected to support both bowlers especially spinners. He will bat in the middle order and bowl a good number of overs. He has already smashed 258 runs and taken 67 wickets in just 10 head-to-head matches.
Rachin Ravindra
Rachin Ravindra is one of the best options from New Zealand who will be very crucial in today's match. He has the ability to score a lot of runs at this pitch like he did in the last match. He smashed 173 runs in the last test against India. Fans can also expect him to bowl a good number of overs especially if the pitch support spinners.
5 Must-Picks for IND vs NZ, 2nd Test Match
Virat Kohli
Ravichandran Ashwin
Ravindra Jadeja
Rachin Ravindra
Rishabh Pant
India vs New Zealand Match Expert Tips
As the pitch is expected to be good for both batters and spinners, it is advisable to make a team keeping that in mind. Making spinning all-rounders the captain or vice-captain is the best way to gain maximum points and win grand leagues in today's match.
India vs New Zealand Dream11 Prediction Today, Head-to-head
Wicket-keeper: R Pant, D Conway
Batters: S Khan, V Kohli, Y Jaiswal
All-rounders: R Jadeja, R Ashwin, R Ravindra
Bowlers: T Southee, J Bumrah, M Henry
India vs New Zealand Dream11 Prediction Today, Grand League
Wicket-keeper: D Conway, R Pant
Batters: S Khan, V Kohli, T Latham
All-rounders: R Jadeja, R Ashwin, R Ravindra
Bowlers: K Yadav, J Bumrah, A Patel