IND vs NZ 2nd Test: The second Test is at Pune. After a surprise loss against the Kiwis after 36 years, India is marching towards a comeback. On the other hand, New Zealand is looking to create history by winning a Test series in India. This game is also crucial for the WTC final.
Team India Review
Batting hurt India in the opening hour at Bangalore, but they consolidated the error in the second innings. Sarfaraz scored a maiden ton, and Kohli also scored 70. The duo should be in your fantasy XI. Pant is a must-pick for his consistent run of form in the wicket-keeping slot.
We advise you pick both Jadeja and Ashwin in the squad considering the sluggish behaviour of the pitch. Jaiswal is in the kind of form who can give you crazy points if he goes big. We also have Bumrah who is impactful with the new ball. Try to pick the maximum players from India as they are the most balanced side.
New Zealand Team Review
New Zealand made a flourish start but they will be tested in Pune. Rachin Ravindra gives an all-round option, and we should choose him as vice-captain.
Conway and Latham are good batters against the spin. We can bet on William ORourke who can pick wickets with the new ball. We should pick Glenn Phillips over Ajaz Patel due to his all-round ability. If Kiwis go with the extra spinner, don’t mind picking him over any batsman.
NZ vs IND Today Match Prediction
Indian side are formidable in home conditions and they last lost two games in a series in 2012. It was overcast conditions that helped New Zealand to win the first game. Given the kind of form this Indian team is, it’s easy to expect a different result in Pune. We are backing India to win the game.
IND vs NZ 2nd Test Match Prediction
- India has a 80 per cent chance of winning the match
- New Zealand have a 20 per cent chance of winning the match
India vs New Zealand 2nd Test Pitch Report
The match will be played at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune. The pitch curator prepared a spinning track and it will be tough to bat on day 4 and day 5. Batting first would be a great call. Anything between 200 and 250 would be a tough total to chase on this track.
India vs New Zealand 2nd Test Weather Report
The temperature will hover between 23 and 30 degrees Celsius. As per the forecast, the weather will be mostly sunny. There will be no rain interruption in Pune on all five days. The wind will blow at a speed of 11 kmph, while the humidity stands at 55 per cent.
IND vs NZ Dream11 Team
Wicket-Keepers
- R Pant
Batters
- V Kohli
- D Conway
- Y Jaiswal
All-Rounders
- R Ravindra (VC)
- R Ashwin
- G Phillips
- R Jadeja ©
Bowlers
- J Bumrah
- W ORourke
- A Patel
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