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India vs New Zealand Test Series 2024: Can India level the series in Pune? Expert betting tips from Lotus365.

Will India Draw the Series Level in Pune?

India will look to bounce back and level the series against New Zealand in the second test at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune. After a shocking defeat in the first test in Bengaluru, where they were bundled out for 46 in the first innings, India are eager to prove their mettle on home soil. Meanwhile, New Zealand will aim to continue their momentum and do the unthinkable by securing a rare test series win in India.

India’s Preview: Can the Hosts Recover?

India’s shaky start in the series was largely due to their disastrous first innings in Bengaluru. Their batsmen struggled against New Zealand’s disciplined pace attack, but there were some positive takeaways for the hosts, including Rishabh Pant’s aggressive batting, Sarfaraz Khan’s vital 150, and Virat Kohli’s steady 70.

With Shubman Gill back in the lineup, the batting order looks more stable. However, India’s bowlers, especially Ravichandran Ashwin, will need to step up their game. The team will also hope for a better showing from their spinners, especially as the Pune pitch tends to favor turn later in the game. If the wicket doesn’t provide much help for the Kiwi seamers, India could find themselves in a strong position.

India Predicted Playing XI:Rohit Sharma (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Sarfaraz Khan, Rishabh Pant (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj

New Zealand’s Preview: Can the Kiwis Seal the Series?

New Zealand, fresh off a historic victory, will be brimming with confidence. Their bowlers, especially Matt Henry and William O'Rourke, were exceptional in Bengaluru, ripping through the Indian lineup with surgical precision. Rachin Ravindra’s century and Devon Conway’s solid batting further bolstered the Kiwi effort.

However, with Kane Williamson still recovering, the team may face some pressure on the batting front. They’ll need to adapt quickly to the Pune surface, which might not offer as much assistance to their pace attack. Still, with Tim Southee leading the charge and Ajaz Patel set to exploit the spin-friendly conditions, New Zealand will be no pushover.

New Zealand Predicted Playing XI:Tom Latham (c), Devon Conway, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell (wk), Glenn Phillips, Matt Henry, Tim Southee, Ajaz Patel, William O'Rourke

Lotus365 Pitch and Weather Report: Pune's Challenges

The Pune pitch is known for offering something for everyone—early movement for the pacers and turn for the spinners as the match progresses. With sunny weather expected for the first three days and potential rain towards the latter half of the match, both teams will want to capitalize on batting-friendly conditions early on.

Toss Prediction: To Bowl FirstMatch Prediction: India to Win

India are traditionally slow starters but typically bounce back with strong performances. If the pitch in Pune offers turn, expect India’s spinners to dominate and the hosts to level the series.

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