IND vs NZ, Test Series: Dream11 Predictions for Match 3 [Source: @BLACKCAPS,@BCCI/x.com]
New Zealand (NZ) are all set to take on India (IND) in the third and final Test of the three-match series. This match will be played at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on November 1 at 9:30 AM IST.
Ahead of the game, here is a look at the Dream11 predictions, the top player picks, the fantasy tips, the pitch report and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.
IND vs NZ 3rd Test Preview
New Zealand have already sealed the series by winning the first two games. They will be looking to win the last match and complete a whitewash over one of the most dominating sides at their home. The Kiwis had won only one Test match in India before the start of this series; however, as it stands, Tom Latham and his men have the opportunity to create history and walk out with a clean sweep.
On the other hand, this is a must-win game for the Indian team. Even though the result would not be significant to the series' result, India needs to win the game to keep their WTC final qualifications alive. Rohit Sharma’s team needs to win four of the last six remaining Test matches in this WTC cycle. If they lose the final Test, things will get tough for them in the next series against Australia at their home.
IND vs NZ Head to Head In Tests
Category
India
New Zealand
Matches Played
64
64
Matches Won
22
15
Matches Lost
15
22
Draw
27
27
IND vs NZ 3rd Test Weather And Pitch Report
Factors
Expected Conditions
Weather
Hazy Sunshine with spells of Thunderstorm
Pitch
Spinners dominating the game from the third day
Weather — The weather forecast for Wankhede is not encouraging. The temperature is expected to be around 32° to 34°C. Hazy sunshine with spells of thunderstorms are expected throughout the day. As reported by AccuWeather, there is a 71% chance of rain in the morning, which decreases to around 60% in the later half of the day.
Pitch Report — The pitch at the Wankhede Stadium is generally a batting-friendly wicket for the first couple of days of a match. However, as the match progresses and the track wears down, spinners play a big role in deciding the fate of the match. Reports have been there that India is looking to go in with a spin-friendly track for this game. It will be interesting to see how the pitch behaves during the course of the game.