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December 1 2021, 20:55 · Ash Wheldon

India vs New Zealand – 2nd Test Match Preview & Prediction

India vs New Zealand – 2nd Test Match Preview & Prediction
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THE FACTS

When is India vs New Zealand taking place? Friday 3rd December, 2021 – 04:00 (UK)

Where is India vs New Zealand taking place? Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

What is the expected weather for India vs New Zealand? Temperatures between 26 and 30c in mostly sunny skies across the Test match

What channel is India vs New Zealand on? The match will be televised live on Sky Sports Cricket (channel 404)

Where can I stream India vs New Zealand? The match can be streamed live the SkyGo app

LAST MEETING
India drew with New Zealand

THE TEAM NEWS

INDIA

  • India were left frustrated in their efforts to come out on top of their first Test with New Zealand as their excellent bowling unit pushed the tourists all the way on the final day but it was not to be as they could not take the elusive 20th wicket needed to claim the win.
  • Shreyas Iyer was impressive with the bat having notched a century in the opening innings while Ravichandran Ashwin and Axar Patel finished with six wickets apiece as they shone with the ball and while some players did fail to perform, there are unlikely to be many changes to the side for this clash although Virat Kohli is set to make his return to the Test arena.

NEW ZEALAND

  • New Zealand’s rearguard action held firm to claim a draw from their opening clash with India but they know they will need to be better if they are to come out on top of this second and deciding Test match.
  • The Blackcaps stuttered with the bat on the final day with plenty of their big names failing to fire and some lacklustre efforts could result in a couple of changes, especially with the pitch set to be very different to the one played on in Kanpur.

THE PREDICTION

India and New Zealand played out an exhilarating contest in their opening Test match and another close encounter is on the cards here. Both teams played their part with any result possible on the final day but it needed some solid efforts from the Blackcaps’ tail to hold firm and play out a draw. India will believe they were the better side in the opening clash and will look to take advantage of the pitch in Mumbai. They look well-suited to the conditions and while the tourists are also coming out on top, the hosts are favoured to get the win if the two teams can be separated.