India vs New Zealand 2nd Test Match Prediction & Betting Tips
The Second and Final Test of the India versus New Zealand series gets underway at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Friday December 3. The First Test in Kanpur was a thrilling encounter which ended in a draw with New Zealand’s final wicket pair hanging on for 8.4 overs. Read on as we preview this game. The match begins at 09:30 local time.
India were on top for the majority of the First Test and were it not for some stubborn defensive work from New Zealand’s final pair, they would have won the game. Kohli’s return will make them stronger.
New Zealand continue to defy the odds and play cricket with a tenacity and application that few other sides can match. They will take plenty of confidence from holding on for a draw in Kanpur.
India vs New Zealand 2nd Test Match Live Streaming
Star Sports will show the game in India. Sky Sports will show the match in New Zealand and England.
Live Streaming: Fans can stream the match on Disney+ Hotstar.
IND vs NZ Match Toss Prediction
Both captains will be very keen to win the toss and choose to bat in this Test. As shown in New Zealand’s final innings, no team wants to bat fourth in a Test in India.
IND vs NZ Pitch Report
The surface at the Wankhede Stadium will offer more for the bowlers than what we saw in Kanpur. Expect the pitch to bounce and turn throughout the game.
Weather Report
There may be some rain during the build-up and early stages on Friday. But thereafter expect dry conditions with the temperature reaching 31 degrees on most days.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for India vs New Zealand 2nd Test Match 2021
India Team News & Playing 11
IND Team News
There is plenty of speculation around the make-up of the India side for this Test Match with the return of captain Virat Kohli meaning that someone must make way. Debutant Shreyas Iyer made 105 and 65 in Kanpur and must surely keep his place in the side. Mohammad Siraj is also likely to get a re-call at the expense of Ishant Sharma.
IND Key Players
- Virat Kohli - The captain returns to the team looking to add to his tally of 27 centuries from 96 Tests. He hit a half-century in his last Test Match at The Oval in September.
- Ravindra Jadeja - The all-rounder was very impressive in the First Test. He hit 50 in the first innings and took 5 wickets across the match.
- Ravichandran Ashwin - The experienced off-spinner will be looking forward to bowling on this pitch. He took 3 wickets in both innings in Kanpur.
IND Team Form
India are in good form in Test cricket and have lost only one of their last five games in this format.
India Predicted Playing 11
Shubman Gill, Mayank Agarwal, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli (c), Shreyas Iyer, Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Ravinchandran Ashiwn, Axar Patel, Mohammed Siraj, Umesh Yadav
New Zealand Team News & Playing 11
NZ Team News
After showing so much character in the First Test, it would be a big surprise if New Zealand were to make any changes ahead of this game. All their bowlers performed very well on a tough surface in Kanpur and they will have had time to refresh and relax ahead of this Mumbai Test.
NZ Key Players
- Tom Latham - The opener deserved more than the 2 half-centuries he registered in the First Test. He averages 42.03 in Test cricket.
- Kane Williamson - The captain contributed only 42 runs over the two innings in the opening Test. He will be very keen to make amends in this match.
- Kyle Jamieson - The strapping paceman’s 6 wickets in Kanpur brought up 50 Test wickets in only nine Tests. He is the quickest New Zealander to reach the milestone.
NZ Team Form
New Zealand continue to excel in all forms of cricket and have now stretched their unbeaten record to ten Tests.
New Zealand Predicted Playing 11
Tom Latham, Will Young, Kane Williamson (c), Ross Taylor, Henry Nicholls, Tom Blundell (wk), Rachin Ravindra, Kyle Jamieson, Tim Southee, William Somerville, Ajaz Patel
India vs New Zealand Head to Head
After the draw in Kanpur, India have maintained their eight match lead over New Zealand.
IND vs NZ Head to Head Stats in Tests
| |
Matches Played |
IND Won |
NZ Won |
Tie |
Draw |
| Overall |
61 |
21 |
13 |
0 |
27 |
| At Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
2 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
| Last 5 |
5 |
1 |
3 |
0 |
1 |
India vs New Zealand Betting Odds
India are favourites to get over the line and register a win in this Test.
Who will win India vs New Zealand 2nd Test?
Virat Kohli gives India’s batting line-up a big boost and it will be interesting to see how Shreyas Iyer gets on after such a strong debut.
India vs New Zealand Betting Rate
🏆 India vs New Zealand Prediction
The First Test was a brilliant contest with neither team scoring over 350 in their first innings and New Zealand holding on in the final overs. We expect another tight game in Mumbai, but with some larger first innings totals and India coming out on top in the end.
Dec 03, 2021
09:30 IST / 4:00 GMT
Wankhede Stadium - Mumbai, India
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