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IND vs NZ 1st Test Dream11 Team Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips


Cricket  •  16 Oct, 2024  •  1,19,558 Views  •  ⭐ 5.0

Written by Shivani Chourasia


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India is set to face New Zealand in the first of a three-match Test series, with both teams looking to gain an early advantage. The weather, as in previous encounters like the Kanpur Test, could play a role, but India is focused on securing crucial World Test Championship points. The opening match will take place in Bengaluru on October 16 at 9:30 AM IST, and the home team is keen to maintain its unbeaten streak in domestic Test series, which has now extended for more than a decade.

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New Zealand enters the series after a tough 2-0 defeat against Sri Lanka and is further hampered by the absence of their star player, Kane Williamson. The Kiwis' bowling attack lacks experience, adding to the challenge of facing a dominant Indian side on their home turf.

Challenges for New Zealand

India and NZ Team Members Playing Cricket
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New Zealand's all-rounder expressed optimism ahead of the Test series, drawing confidence from his success in white-ball formats in India, including the ICC Cricket World Cup and IPL. However, the conditions in Test matches will be quite different. The Kiwis face an uphill task as they confront an Indian team that hasn’t lost a home Test series since the 2012-13 season. India has won 18 consecutive Test series at home and is ready to continue that dominant run.

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New Zealand, having faced a whitewash at the hands of Sri Lanka, is still recovering from the heavy defeat, including a dramatic loss in the first Test by 63 runs and an innings and 154-run defeat in the second.

IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction: 1st Test

Indian Cricket Team
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  • Wicketkeepers: Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul
  • Batters: Rohit Sharma, Tom Latham, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Daryl Mitchell
  • All-Rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, R Ashwin
  • Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, Matt Henry, Akash Deep
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