After a dominant series win over Bangladesh, the Indian cricket team is all set to take on New Zealand in a three-match Test series at home. Rohit Sharma’s side will look to continue their winning momentum as they host the Kiwis from 16th October to 5th November 2024.
Full Schedule of India vs New Zealand Test Series 2024
The first Test will begin at the iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, followed by matches at Pune’s Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium and Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium.
India vs New Zealand Test Match Schedule:
- 1st Test: 16th – 20th October, Bengaluru
- 2nd Test: 24th – 28th October, Pune
- 3rd Test: 1st – 5th November, Mumbai
India’s Squad: A Powerhouse of Talent
India’s Test squad looks strong with key players like Rohit Sharma (captain), Virat Kohli, and Rishabh Pant returning to the side. Jasprit Bumrah will take the role of vice-captain, while emerging talents like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Dhruv Jurel add depth.
India’s Test Squad:
- Rohit Sharma (Captain)
- Jasprit Bumrah (Vice-captain)
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Virat Kohli
- KL Rahul
- Shubman Gill
- Ravichandran Ashwin
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Akash Deep
- Mohammad Siraj
- Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper)
- Dhruv Jurel (wicketkeeper)
New Zealand’s Squad: A Balanced Team
New Zealand, led by Tom Latham, will come prepared with experienced players like Kane Williamson, Tim Southee, and Daryl Mitchell. Their squad is balanced, featuring spin options like Ajaz Patel and Ish Sodhi.
New Zealand’s Test Squad:
- Tom Latham (Captain)
- Kane Williamson
- Tim Southee
- Devon Conway
- Glenn Phillips
- Ajaz Patel
- Matt Henry
- Rachin Ravindra
Timing and Where to Watch the Matches
The Test matches will start at 9:30 AM IST in India and 5:00 PM NZT in New Zealand. Indian fans can enjoy the live telecast on Sports18 and stream it online via the JioCinema app and website. In New Zealand, viewers can watch the series on Sky Sports.
This highly anticipated series promises to be a thrilling contest between two top cricketing nations.
