India is set to host New Zealand for a highly anticipated three-match Test series as part of the ongoing ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25.
The series begins on October 16, 2024, and promises to be a competitive showdown, with both teams vying for crucial points.
India enters this series with high morale after a convincing 2-0 victory against Bangladesh, while New Zealand is looking to bounce back from a disappointing 0-2 series loss to Sri Lanka.
The absence of Kane Williamson due to injury adds another layer of challenge for the Kiwis as they face a formidable Indian side known for its dominance at home.
With valuable WTC points at stake, both teams are expected to bring their A-game, making this series a must-watch for cricket fans.
IND vs NZ Test Series: Full Schedule
The series will take place across three iconic venues in India:
| Match | Date | Time (IST) | Venue |
| 1st Test | October 16-20 | 09:30 AM | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| 2nd Test | October 24-28 | 09:30 AM | Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune |
| 3rd Test | November 1-5 | 09:30 AM | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
IND vs NZ Complete Squads:
India: Rohit Sharma (c), Jasprit Bumrah (vc), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Sarfaraz Khan, Rishabh Pant (wk), Dhruv Jurel (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep
New Zealand: Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Mark Chapman, Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner, Rachin Ravindra, Tom Blundell, Ajaz Patel, Ben Sears, Matt Henry, Tim Southee, William O’Rourke
IND vs NZ Probable Playing XI
India Predicted Playing XI
Rohit Sharma (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant (wk), Ravindra Jadeja/Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Akash Deep/Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj
New Zealand Predicted Playing XI
Tom Latham, Devon Conway, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell (wk), Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee (c), Ajaz Patel, Matt Henry
Where to Watch IND vs NZ Test Series?
Fans can catch all the action live on Sports 18, with streaming available on Jio Cinema in multiple languages, including Hindi and English.
