India vs New Zealand Test Series - Squad & Key Players for New Zealand

India vs New Zealand Test series is set to begin with the 1st Test fixture set to take place at M. Chinnaswammy Stadium starting 16th October. Team India is currently at the top of the World Test Championship point table and New Zealand stands at the 6th spot in the point table.

After the 2-0 series loss against Sri Lanka in the recently held Test series, the Kiwis have lost their chances to qualify for the final match at lord’s. They carry very bleak chances to make it to the lord’s next year and a series win against India might bring their chances closer to the final game.

New Zealand Cricket recently announced their squad for the 3-match Test series against India. There are some minor changes in the team and a big change in the leadership of the team.

Check out the match prediction for today for the India vs New Zealand Test Series.

Tim Southee has resigned from the leadership duties and hence 32-year-old Tom Latham will be the leading man for the team. Latham carries experience leading Kiwis previously on 9 occasions in absence of Kane Williamson. As full-time captain, Latham is hopeful to bring positivity to the team.

New Zealand has received a major blow as Kane Williamson will miss out on the first Test. He is currently recovering from a groin injury and his absence will definitely hurt the team in the first Test.

Mark Chapman - An Uncapped Batter

Kane Williamson has been named in the squad but because of his injury, the uncapped batsman Mark Chapman has been named as well. He has never been part of the red-ball format and will be expected to make an impact if given a chance.

Mark Chapman - First Class Cricket Stats

India vs New Zealand Test Series - New Zealand Squad

Tom Latham (C), Tom Blundell (WK), Michael Bracewell (1st test only), Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Matt Henry, Daryl Mitchell, Will O’Rourke, Ajaz Patel, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Ben Sears, Ish Sodhi (2nd and 3rd test only), Tim Southee, Kane Williamson, Will Young

New Zealand Probable Playing XI for the 1st Test

Top Order

Middle Order

Bowlers

India vs New Zealand Test Series - Key Players for New Zealand

1) Rachin Ravindra

Rachin Ravindra has been the biggest finisher of New Zealand cricket in recent times. After making it big in white-ball cricket, he is slowly learning the art of Test cricket and the year 2024 has been fabulous for the player.

The 24-year-old has collected 672 runs in 9 Test fixtures at an average of 39.52 and a strike rate of 50.98. However, he has been the 2nd highest run scorer for New Zealand in the red-ball format in 2024.

Rachin Ravindra 2024 Test Stats - Batting

2) Matt Henry

After 9 years of service for New Zealand, Matt Henry is finally getting the desired results with his pace bowling. In the recent Test fixtures, Matt has come out as the next-best pace sensation for New Zealand.

Matt Henry 2024 Test Stats - Bowling

3) Glenn Phillips

In the all-rounder segment, Glenn Phillips will be a key player for New Zealand. He is a 3-dimensional player who can bat, bowl and field exceptionally well. Considering his experience with New Zealand while playing against India, Phillips can change things for the team.

Glenn Phillips 2024 Test Stats - Bowling

Glenn Phillips 2024 Test Stats - Batting

Some of the best betting apps in India have uploaded the odds for the 1st fixture between India and New Zealand.

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