IND vs NZ 1st Test Match Prediction

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IND vs NZ Match Prediction

India to win the match, 1.10

India will look to strengthen its case of reaching the WTC Finals as it takes on New Zealand in a 3-match Test series at home. The first match will start on Wednesday at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

India vs New Zealand Head-to-Head Record

The two teams have faced each other in 62 matches to date. India won 22 games while New Zealand won 13. 27 matches ended in a draw.

India vs New Zealand Live-Streaming and Broadcast

This match will be live-streamed on the Jio Cinema App. One can also watch it live on the Sports 18 Network.

IND vs NZ Team Previews

India

India is coming into this match on the back of a clinical performance against Bangladesh, whom they defeated 2-0. The selectors have retained much of the squad from that series, barring Yash Dayal, who misses out.

Rohit Sharma will lead a pretty stable and strong batting unit. Sharma will open the batting alongside young Jaiswal. The latter is in red-hot form and has scored a double-century and 5 half-centuries in his 8 innings.

While Rohit himself hasn’t had such a good time with the bat, his leadership skills make him invaluable, and it is just a matter of time before he gets going. The selectors would also like to see Virat Kohli get a couple of big knocks under his belt before the team embarks on a tour to Australia this year.

On the other hand, the others in the middle order including Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill look pretty solid. The pitch in Bengaluru is likely to favor the spinners and that might tempt India to include Kuldeep Yadav alongside Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja.

Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah are likely to lead the attack with the new ball.

India Expected Playing 11

New Zealand

New Zealand’s recent form in Test matches hasn’t been the best. It has lost each of its last 4 games, including a 2-0 rout at the hands of Sri Lanka last month.

The loss has led to Tim Southee stepping down as the captain and Tom Latham has taken over the reins of the squad. His fresh sojourn will not have an easy start, especially with Kane Williamson unavailable for selection due to an injury.

Latham is likely to continue opening the batting alongside Devon Conway and give the team a solid start. The middle order is likely to consist of regulars like Daryl Mitchell, Rachin Ravindra, and Glenn Phillips. Mark Chapman, who has been added to the squad, could make his Test debut.

New Zealand’s performance against spin hasn’t been the best in recent months and that is something the team needs to work on ASAP. Coming to the bowling, the visitors will be heavily reliant on the seam trio of Tim Southee, Matt Henry, and ORourke to pick up early wickets while Ajaz Patel will likely be the frontline spinner alongside Mitchell Santner.

New Zealand Expected Playing 11

IND vs NZ Toss Prediction

The team winning the toss will likely opt to bat first. Not only will there be some help with the new ball, the ball is also expected to spin sharply as the match progresses.

Pitch and Conditions

The pitch at Bengaluru is usually good to bat on. The surface is flat and firm, offering good pace and bounce. There is likely to be some moisture in the surface in the morning, helping the seamers but that should dry out quickly.

The average first-inning score here is around 360. There will be plenty of help for the slower bowlers during the last couple of days. The weather in Bengaluru is expected to be overcast and there is a forecast for rain throughout the week. We can expect some delays or interruptions due to rain.

IND vs NZ Betting Tips

Under the leadership of Rohit Sharma, India has been a major force, especially under home conditions.

The second Test match against Bangladesh showed that the team is ready to take risks if it sees a winning reward. The same cannot be said about New Zealand as it seems to be going through turmoil and seems rudderless at the moment.

Also, the absence of Kane Williamson is also a big setback for the visitors.

Bet on India to win.