After whitewashing Bangladesh in both Tests and T20Is, the India National Cricket Team will be back in action as they take on the New Zealand National Cricket Team in a three-match Test series starting from Wednesday, October 16, 2024. Rohit Sharma-led Team India resides on the top of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 points table after their top-of-the-line performances in the Tests. New Zealand will be looking to step up as they are currently in the sixth position in the WTC 2023-25 points table. IND vs NZ 1st Test 2024 Preview: India Players on Milestone Hunt as Rohit Sharma and Co Prepare To Face New Zealand in Bengaluru.

Captain Rohit Sharma and star India batter Virat Kohli will also be back in action as India will take on New Zealand in a three-match Test series. Both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are not in their top forms but do help India with their experience on the field. Virat Kohli is also nearing the 9,000-run mark in Tests. Kohli is just 53 runs short of reaching the landmark. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill are also close to reaching 2,000 runs in Test cricket. Jaiswal has been brilliant. On the other hand, Shubman Gill will be looking to find his form.

Bengaluru Weather Updates Live

As per the live weather report above, it is currently raining in Bengaluru. During the IND vs NZ 1st Test 2024 match might result in a delayed start as there are good chances of rain. The weather conditions will be mostly cloudy and the temperature will vary between 21 to 23 degrees Celsius. IND vs NZ 1st Test 2024: Rain Washes Out India’s Training Session in Bengaluru.

M Chinnaswamy Stadium Pitch Report

It is a small ground and has always been considered as a paradise for batters. India last played a Test match in Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium a couple of years back. Spinners can be very effective on this track for both sides. The team winning the toss will most likely elect to bat first due to the pitch conditions.

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