New Zealand clinched the series with a decisive victory, winning all three matches and handing India a rare home series defeat. This marks a historic win for New Zealand, showcasing their dominance on foreign soil.
New Zealand won the Test Series against India by 3-0 (Sportskeeda)
After a remarkable victory over Bangladesh, India plays a three-match Test series against New Zealand on home soil. The series began on October 16 and will conclude on November 5. Rohit Sharma leads the Indian team as captain, with Jasprit Bumrah serving as his deputy throughout the series. On the other side, New Zealand is captained by Tom Latham. This highly anticipated New Zealand tour to India promises an exciting contest between the two teams. This Test series is a part of the 2023–2025 ICC World Test Championship.
India’s Captain Rohit Sharma vs New Zealand’s Captain Tom Blundell (Vidhan News)
India currently leads the WTC standings, while New Zealand, the 2021 title holders, sits in sixth place. Jasprit Bumrah, after an outstanding performance in the recent Test series against Bangladesh, has regained his No. 1 ranking in the ICC bowlers’ list.
India vs New Zealand Test 2024 Schedule
- The opening Test of the series is scheduled from October 16 to 20 at Bengaluru’s M Chinnaswamy Stadium.
- The second Test will follow from October 24 to 28 at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune.
- The third and final Test will be held at Mumbai’s iconic Wankhede Stadium from November 1 to 5.
- All three Test matches begin at 9:30 am IST, ensuring an exciting cricket showdown on home ground.
Indian cricketers Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli play their best against New Zealand (InsideSport)
Ind vs NZ: Match Details
| Dates | Test Matches | Stadium & City | Timing |
| 16–20 October | IND vs NZ 1st Test Match
IND 46 (31.2 overs) NZ 402 (91.3 overs) IND 462 (99.3 overs) NZ 110/2 (27.4 overs) New Zealand won by 8 wickets Player of the match: Rachin Ravindra (NZ) |
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore | 9.30 AM IST |
| 24–28 October | IND vs NZ 2nd Test Match
NZ 259 (79.1 overs) IND 156 (45.3 overs) NZ 255 (69.4 overs) IND 245 (60.2 overs) New Zealand won by 113 runs Player of the match: Mitchell Santner (NZ) |
Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune | 9.30 AM IST |
| 1–5 November | IND vs NZ 3rd Test Match
NZ 235 (65.4 overs) IND 263 (59.4 overs) NZ 174 (45.5 overs) IND 121 (29.1 overs) New Zealand won by 25 runs Player of the match: Ajaz Patel (NZ) |
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 9.30 AM IST |
This marked India’s first-ever 3-0 whitewash in a home Test series.
India vs New Zealand Test series: Squads
India Team Squad
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.
Travelling Reserves: Harshit Rana, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Mayank Yadav and Prasidh Krishna.
Indian Cricket Team in action for the Test Series in the India vs New Zealand Tour (India Today)
New Zealand’s Squad
Tom Blundell (c), Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Mark Chapman, Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner, Rachin Ravindra, Ajaz Patel, Ben Sears, Matt Henry, Tim Southee, William O’Rourke.
New Zealand teammates play against Indian teammates in India (Sportstar – The Hindu)
Where to Watch the India vs New Zeland Test Series
The India vs New Zealand Test series will be broadcast live on Sports 18. Fans can also live-stream the matches on the JioCinema app and website during the New Zealand tour to India.
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