After a successful series against Bangladesh, Team India are all set to host New Zealand for a much-awaited Test series. Both teams will square off against each other in three tests in October and November. This tour will be important for both sides because they are looking to qualify for the final of the World Test Championship 2023-25.
India are at the top of the table, and they are favourites to win this test series. On the other hand, New Zealand are coming off a 0-2 whitewash against Sri Lanka and they need to win this series to stay in contention for a place in the WTC final. The three tests will be played in Bengaluru, Pune and Mumbai starting on October 16, 24 and November 1, respectively.
| Participating Teams | 2 |
| Teams | India and New Zealand |
| Format | Test |
| Matches | 3 Tests |
| Venue | India |
| Date | October 16 to November 5 |
| Live Stream | Sports 18 (TV) & Jio Cinema (Digital) |
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New Zealand tour of India 2024: Squads
India’s squad for Test series vs New Zealand (Predicted)
Rohit Sharma (c), Virat Kohli, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, KL Rahul (wk), Rishabh Pant (wk), Dhruv Jurel (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Sarfaraz Khan, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Md. Siraj, Akash Deep, Jasprit Bumrah, Yash Dayal
New Zealand squad for Test series vs India
Tom Latham (c & wk) Tom Blundell (wk), Tim Southee, Kane Williamson, Devon Conway, Michael Bracewell (1st Test), Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Matt Henry, Daryl Mitchell, Will O’Rourke, Ajaz Patel,Mitchell Santner, Ben Sears, Ish Sodhi (2nd and 3rd Test only), Will Young
Who will be the captain for New Zealand tour of India 2024?
Rohit Sharma is preparing for the upcoming India vs New Zealand test series. It is important to qualify for the final of the World Test Championship 2023-25, so India will look to go with the full-strength team. Hence, we will see Rohit lead the hosts.
On the other hand, Tim Southee stepped down from the captaincy after losing the test series against Sri Lanka. The New Zealand Cricket Board (NZC) has appointed Tom Latham as the captain of the team for the test series. Rohit and Latham will be leading their respective sides but if due to injury or unavailability, there will be any changes, you will get the updates at Uccricket.live.
New Zealand tour of India 2024: Venues
India are the hosts, and all three tests will be played in India. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has shortlisted three iconic venues to host these matches. The first game will be held in Bengaluru, followed by the second game in Pune. Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai will host the third and final match of the series. Below are the three venues to host games in the New Zealand tour of India 2024.
- M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
- Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune
- Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
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New Zealand tour of India 2024: Schedule, Date and Time
The New Zealand tour of India 2024 is a 20-day tour which will begin on October 16 in Bengaluru. These teams will come up against each other in three games. The tour will end with the third and final match at Wankhede Stadium on November 5, 2024. Below you can see the complete schedule with dates, venues, times, and all other details.
| Date | Match Details | Venue | Time (IST) |
| October 16 (Wednesday) – October 20 (Sunday) | India vs New Zealand 1st Test | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium | 9:30 AM |
| October 24 (Thursday) – October 28 (Monday) | India vs New Zealand 2nd Test | Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium | 9:30 AM |
| November 1 (Friday) – November 5 | India vs New Zealand 3rd Test | Wankhede Stadium | 9:30 AM |
When & Where to watch Live Stream of the New Zealand tour of India 2024
The New Zealand tour of India 2024 will be a thrilling series, and it will be one of the most followed series among the fans. The live action of the series through live streaming will be available on the Jio Cinema app or website. However, Sports18 has the TV rights for the India vs New Zealand test series. Hence, fans can tune into the Sports 18 network to watch the live action of the series.
