It was a disheartening eight-wicket defeat for the Indian cricket team against New Zealand in the first Test, especially when they capitulated to 46 in the first innings. Coming hard on the heels of a vastly improved effort in the second innings, Rohit Sharma‘s side couldn’t conjure a turnaround to prevent a convincing victory for their visitors. The team will now focus on Pune and there are reports that the Indian management is looking at a rank turner ahead of the second test.
For New Zealand, Kane Williamson is still recovering from a groin strain and has ruled himself out for the match in Pune. India can consider dropping KL Rahul as Shubman Gill will be returing back to India’s squad. Sarfaraz Khan continues to stay ahead in the race to bagging a spot in playing XI. According to assistant coach of Team India Ryan ten Doeschate, the two are very evenly matched from the selection point, but head coach Gautam Gambhir wants to give Rahul more chances.
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IND Vs NZ: When & Where The 2nd Test Will Take Place?
India will be playing their second Test against New Zealand on October 24, Thursday and it will be held at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune.
IND Vs NZ: Live Streaming
The live streaming will be available on the JioCinema App and the live telecast will be available on Sports18 Network. The match will be starting at 9:30 am IST.
IND Vs NZ: Full Squads
India Squad: Rohit Sharma(c), Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant(w), KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Ravichandran Ashwin, Washington Sundar, Akash Deep
New Zealand Squad: Tom Latham(c), Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, Rachin Ravindra, Michael Bracewell, Will Young, Tom Blundell(w), Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy, Ajaz Patel, William O’Rourke
IND Vs NZ: Head-To-Head Record
India and New Zealand have played 63 matches out of which India has won 22 and the Kiwis has won 14.
27 matches have resulted in a draw.
New Zealand defeated India in the first Test and team India will now be eyeing a comeback in the second Test.
