IND vs NZ 2nd Test: After a historic test match won by New Zealand, the eyes will be on the India vs New Zealand 2nd Test starting October 24. Here we are with the Full Squads, Probable Playing11s, Venue, and Pitch Report for the IND vs NZ 2nd Test.
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Despite the joy brought by Sarfaraz Khan’s impressive 150 and Rishabh Pant’s electrifying performance, India suffered a bitter defeat, losing the Test match in Bengaluru by eight wickets. This was some team game and performance by the Blackcaps in the Bengaluru test.
Batting first, India recorded the lowest total at home. New Zealand overtook India’s 46 without losing a wicket and then summed up a big 1st innings total of over 400 runs.
India’s bowling, which usually thrives in home conditions, fell short this time. Rohit Sharma’s selection choices were questionable, and the overall bowling performance was underwhelming, particularly during Tim Southee and Rachin Ravindra’s partnership on Day 3.
However, India powered a strong comeback in the first two sessions of Day 4 but the last session saw another middle-order collapse and took the match out of India’s palm. New Zealand needed just 107 runs in the second innings to seal the match and the kiwis did something they haven’t been able to do since 1988. After 36 years, NZ defeated India in a test match in India and that too by 8 wickets.
Now, both teams will be preparing for the second test of the series. India would try to check a couple of boxes around the playing11 while New Zealand would be looking to be more precise with their plans.
Let’s take a look at the Overview, Full Squads, Probable Playing11s, Venue, and Pitch Report for the IND vs NZ 2nd Test.
Match Overview
Series: New Zealand tour of India 2024
Match: IND vs NZ 2nd Test
Date: 24 Oct- 28 Oct
Venue: Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune
Timing: 9:30 AM IST
IND vs NZ 2nd Test Full Squads
India Squad for 2nd Test: Rohit Sharma (c), Jasprit Bumrah (vc), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Sarfaraz Khan, Rishabh Pant (wk), Dhruv Jurel (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohd. Siraj, Akash Deep, Washington Sundar.
New Zealand Squad for 2nd Test: Tom Latham (c), Devon Conway, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell (wk), Glenn Phillips, Matt Henry, Tim Southee, Ajaz Patel, William ORourke, Kane Williamson, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner, Jacob Duffy
IND vs NZ 2nd Test Probable Playing11s
India Probable Playing11: Rohit Sharma (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Sarfaraz Khan, Rishabh Pant (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav/ Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj
New Zealand Probable Playing11: Tom Latham (c), Devon Conway, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell (wk), Glenn Phillips, Matt Henry, Tim Southee, Ajaz Patel, William ORourke
IND vs NZ 2nd Test MCA Stadium, Pune Pitch Report
Pune’s Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium typically offers a favorable surface for batters. However, with a black soil pitch, the ball tends to come onto the bat more slowly. There’s a strong possibility of a turning track, especially with India adding Washington Sundar to the squad for the remainder of the series.
Sundar’s inclusion suggests a spin-friendly surface, and the black soil will likely enhance the spinners’ impact. While batters may enjoy some freedom early in the game, the pitch is expected to favor spin as the match progresses.
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