IND vs NZ 2nd Test 2024 Preview: Likely Playing XIs, Key Battles, H2H and More About India vs New Zealand Cricket Match in Pune

The India national cricket team is all set to play against New Zealand in the second Test of the three-match series at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. The IND vs NZ 2nd Test 2024 match will be essential for the India National Cricket Team as they are 0-1 down in the three-match series. They will look forward to winning the match and levelling the Test series. The Indian team led by Rohit Sharma was outplayed by the Kiwis during the IND vs NZ 1st Test 2024 in Bengaluru and they will look forward to continue the same performance in Pune as well. India vs New Zealand Head-to-Head Record in Tests: Ahead of IND vs NZ 1st Test 2024, Here Are Match Results of Last 5 Encounters in the Longest Format!.

The India national cricket team has been among the top-performing sides in the international cricket team for a long time. Rohit Sharma and Co haven’t lost a single Test series since 2012 and they will aim to continue the record. The Indian team showed immense fightback with the bat after scoring 464 runs in there second innings after being blown away for 46 runs in the first innings.

On the other hand, the Kiwis created history in Bengaluru by winning a test match in India after a gap of 36 years. The Kiwis were brilliant in all the departments and outclassed the hosts. The Kiwi pacers firstly blew away the Indian batting lineup for 46 runs in the first innings whereas registered a score of 402 runs while batting second. The Kiwis chased down 107 runs easily after the Indian got wrapped up for 464 runs and lost their last seven wickets in quick succession.

IND vs NZ Head-to-Head Record in Test Matches

India have been the dominant of the two nations in Test format, having won 23, drawn 27, and lost 14 out of 63 matches. At home, India have drawn 17, won 17, and lost 3 against New Zealand.  Virat Kohli Shares Personal Experience And Gifts Autographed Bats To Bengaluru Local Players Ahead Of IND vs NZ 1st Test 2024 (Watch Video).

IND vs NZ 2nd Test 2024 Key Players

IND vs NZ 2nd Test 2024 Key Battles

An intriguing battle will be between Jasprit Bumrah and Devon Conway, which will decide the flow of the Test moving forward. Conway’s aggressive approach has often caught India off-guard, which will test Bumrah’s acumen. Another interesting contest will be between Ravichandran Ashwin and New Zealand captain Tom Latham, a rivalry that has gained in recent times.

IND vs NZ 2nd Test 2024 Venue and Match Timing

The IND vs NZ 2nd Test 2024 will be held at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, with the toss taking place at 09:00 AM Indian Standard Time (IST). The match will start at 09:30 AM IST. Gautam Gambhir Displays Heartwarming Gesture, Signs Autograph and Poses for Photo With Young Fan Ahead of IND vs NZ 1st Test 2024, Video Goes Viral

IND vs NZ 2nd Test 2024 Live Telecast and Online Streaming

The official TV rights are owned by Viacom 18, who will provide India vs New Zealand 2nd Test on their Sports 18 and Sports 18 HD channels, while Hindi commentary can also be watched on Colors Cineplex and Cineplex HD. The online live streaming will be available for free on the Jio Cinema app and website with several viewing options.

India National Cricket Team: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant(w), KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj

New Zealand National Cricket Team: Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Will Young, Tom Latham (c & wk), Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner, Ajaz Patel, Tim Southee, Matt Henry, William ORourke

(The above story first appeared on Pune Media on Oct 23, 2024 08:49 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website Pune Media.com).

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