Delhi: The second match of the ongoing three-match Test series between India and New Zealand will start from 24 October 2024 (Thursday). Currently, the Indian team is 1-0 behind in this series, because it had to face defeat by 8 wickets in the first test played at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
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The second test match will be played at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune and winning this match is very important for the Indian team to stay in the series. According to reports, Pune’s pitch may be suitable for spinners, due to which changes are expected in the playing eleven of Team India. Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal will open the innings, while Virat Kohli will bat at the fourth position.
At the same time, Shubman Gill is now completely fit and will be seen playing at number three. With his return, the team will have the challenge of choosing between KL Rahul and Sarfaraz Khan. Assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate’s statements indicate that the team would like to give KL Rahul another chance, which means Sarfaraz Khan, who scored 150 runs in the last match, may have to sit out. Rishabh Pant is also completely fit and will do wicketkeeping.
Considering the nature of the pitch, the Indian team can field with four spin bowlers. Washington Sundar can be included in place of Mohammad Siraj, who is struggling with poor form. Sundar is a good all-rounder, which will strengthen both the team’s batting and bowling.
India’s probable playing eleven for the second test against New Zealand:
Rohit Sharma (captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah (vice-captain).
FAQ
India’s probable team for the second test match?
Rohit Sharma (captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah (vice-captain).
Where will the second test between India and New Zealand be played?
The second test match will be played at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune and winning this match is very important for the Indian team to stay in the series.