IND vs NZ 1st Test: Match Preview, Pitch, Weather Report, Probable Playing 11, Streaming Details: With India gearing up for the first of three Test encounters against New Zealand, the thrill is on, but the weather is likely to play a negative role too. The first test will be played at M. Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru and is set to commence on October 16th. Both sides have been performing quite well. India most recently thrashed Bangladesh 3-0 and New Zealand was brave enough to contest Pakistan. This series is a part of WTC 2023-25 cycle
Pitch Report
The Chinnaswamy Stadium is said to provide a well-balanced pitch. First aiding the fast bowlers concerning the movement available in the air before the pitch becomes predominantly a spinner’s paradise. Seam bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj are likely to get the early breaks.
Spinners like Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja will be crucial as the game progresses. However, forecasts suggest continuous rain, which may affect play and also spin towards the end of the match.
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Weather Forecast
Rain is likely to come to play a big role for the entire five days of the test. It is forecasted that showers will come almost every day within match hours. It can result in multiple breaks of play or even total halts. Rain could alter team plans and the game itself.
Probable Playing XI For IND vs NZ
India: Rohit Sharma (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Axar Patel/Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep.
New Zealand: Tom Latham (C), Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Ajaz Patel, and William O’Rourke.
In the batting department, batting mainstays remain to be Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. while the bowling department will be led by Jasprit Bumrah along with young Akash Deep. The same can be said for New Zealand, where captain Tom Latham and the experienced batsman Kane Williamson will bat first, while in the bowling department, Tim Southee will be the attacking force.
Streaming Details
Cricket fans from India can watch the live coverage of the match on JioCinema (streaming for free)., it’s also available on Sports18 on television from 9:30 PM. A large number of regional websites will provide coverage even to those who do not reside in the country.
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This match is sure to be a test of will between two of the best teams in the world, despite the weather forecast that spoils the fun a little. India is determined to keep their dominance at home, while New Zealand is looking to shock the home team with a bad performance.
