IND vs NZ 3rd Test: Pitch, Weather Report, Probable Playing 11 And Streaming Details: India will face New Zealand in a do-or-die last Test of the series at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, which is scheduled for November 1–5, 2024. 3rd Test is crucial for India, as they are down 0-2 in the series and risk losing all their home matches to New Zealand, a feat never achieved in their cricketing history. Since the series has already been won by New Zealand, today’s match given the World Test Championship for India will be to earn points and restore some honor.
Consistency has been an issue for India during this series, especially when dealing with the quality spin attack from New Zealand. Mitchell Santner and Ajaz Patel have used the turning tracks to cramp the Indian batters. Santner’s brilliant ten wickets in the second test were the biggest contributor.
The Indian team skipper Rohit Sharma said that the players need to have good plans to attack New Zealand and to bat more strongly. Jasprit Bumrah has been rested for the 3rd test for managing the workload before the Border Gavaskar Trophy.
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IND vs NZ 3rd Test Pitch Report
Wankhede Stadium possesses a neutral pitch, which usually supports fast bowlers initially. Later on, assists slow bowlers in the course of the match. This ground has always had elements of spin, so the likelihood of a dry-turning track is high. It would favor spinners like Ravichandran Ashwin and Ajaz Patel. Moreover, the pitch is predicted to have a fair amount of bounce. Thereby making it hard for batters of either team.
Weather Forecast
The weather is expected to be clear for the entire Test match. On the 1st day, some showers in the early stages of the game can be expected. It is mostly dry in November, although the degree of moisture in the air could affect play. It is likely to be 28–31 °C, which will probably contribute to the deterioration of the pitch. Spin bowlers into action may get an advantage in the latter stages of the game.
Probable Playing XI of IND vs NZ 3rd Test
India: Rohit Sharma (c), Rishabh Pant (wk), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja, KL Rahul, Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Akash Deep, Mohammed Siraj.
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New Zealand: Tom Latham (c), Michael Bracewell, Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Will Young, Tom Blundell (wk), Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner, Will O’Rourke, Matt Henry.
Streaming Details
In India, the third test will be telecasted live on Sports18. The live action will also be streamed on the Jio Cinema app and website from 9:30 am IST.
