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Rohit Sharma-led India will lock horns against New Zealand for the first Test match which is scheduled to take place at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on October 16. India's young batter Shubman Gill will most likely to miss the first Test match because of a slight niggle in his neck. Team India will be confident as they are coming after defeating Bangladesh in two Test match series. India captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will be in the limelight as both batters failed to perform in their last red-ball outing. Both Virat and Rohit will look to find their mojo as their form will be crucial for India ahead of the Bangladesh series. On the other hand, New Zealand's star batter Kane Williamson will also miss the first Test match.
Bengaluru weather report
Just a day before the opening Test, the garden city was hit by heavy rains in the morning, raising concerns about potential disruptions on Day 1. However, conditions are expected to improve as the match unfolds, with overcast skies anticipated for the following days.
In addition to rain, bad light could impact play throughout the Test, necessitating the use of floodlights after Tea. Batting first is considered ideal on the Bengaluru pitch, which is known to be a batting paradise. The fast bowlers are likely to benefit from the conditions, as they may find some swing early in the game.
Here are the details of when and where to watch the first Test match between India and New Zealand.
When will the 1st Test between India and New Zealand take place?
The 1st Test between India and New Zealand will start on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 from 9:30 AM IST.
Where will the 1st Test between India and New Zealand take place?
The 1st Test between India and New Zealand will take place at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
How can you watch the live broadcast of the 1st Test between India and New Zealand?
The live broadcast of the 1st Test between India and New Zealand will be available on television on Sports18 and Colors Cineplex channels.
Where can you watch the live streaming of the 1st Test between India and New Zealand?
The 1st Test between India and New Zealand will be streamed live on Jio Cinema.
Squads
India Squad: Rohit Sharma(c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant(w), Ravindra Jadeja, Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel, Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep
New Zealand Squad: Devon Conway, Tom Latham(c), Will Young, Kane Williamson, Michael Bracewell, Daryl Mitchell, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Tom Blundell(w), Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy, Ajaz Patel, William ORourke
