IND vs NZ Myteam11 Prediction, 1st Test: Team News, Fantasy Cricket

IND vs NZ MyTeam11 Team Prediction:

The Indian team will face New Zealand in Basin Reserve for the first test match of the two-match series. The Indian side is about to play a test match in New Zealand after a gap of seven years. Most of the players from this Indian team will experience playing tests in New Zealand for the first time in the series. The tour has been a peculiar one till now, with India being outplayed in ODIs, whereas the hosts completely getting outshone in the shortest format of the game. The test will test the resilience of both the teams and will provide a delightful contest.

Match details:

When: 21st February 2020, 4:00 AM IST
Where: Basin Reserve, Wellington

Pitch Report and Toss:

The wicket in Basin reserve has a fair amount of grass present on it and will assist the pacers for the first two days. However, after the initial blitz, the wicket will improve, and the cracks might appear towards the end of the game. The team winning the toss should bat first.

IND vs NZ MyTeam11 Team News:

India Team News and Tips:

Virat Kohli has confirmed that Prithvi Shaw will occupy the opening slot.
Ishant Sharma, Bumrah, and Shami will make the pace trio, whereas Wriddhiman Saha will don the gloves.
Mayank Agarwal is an amazing touch in test matches. Therefore, he should be selected in Myteam11 along with Mr. Dependable Cheteshwar Pujara and Virat Kohli.
Ashwin will play as a lone spinner for India. However, his record in test games in dicey. Therefore, you should think twice before selecting him for Myteam11.
No injuries have been reported.

New Zealand Team News and Tips:

Neil Wagner suffered an injury before the start of the series. Matt Henry has replaced him.
Ajaz Patel will find a place in the playing XI.
Tom Blundell and Tom Latham will occupy the opening slots, whereas the middle order will comprise of Watling, Williamson, and Taylor, along with Nicholis.
Colin De Grandhomme will keep holding his all-rounder spot.
The third pace slot will be debatable, and the fight will be between Kyle Jamieson and Matt Henry.
Ross Taylor was in majestic form in the one-day series, which makes him an automatic selection in Myteam11.
Trent Boult is returning from an injury and therefore, could look a bit rusty. He could be a risky choice in the Myteam11 squad.
No other injuries have been reported.

IND vs NZ MyTeam11 Team Prediction: Expected playing 11

India: Prithvi Shaw, Mayank Agarwal, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli (C), Ajinkya Rahane, Hanuma Vihari, Wriddhiman Saha, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ishant Sharma, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah.

New Zealand: Tom Latham, Tom Blundell, Kane Williamson (C), Ross Taylor, Henry Nicholls, BJ Watling (WK), Colin de Grandhomme, Tim Southee, Kyle Jamieson, Trent Boult, Ajaz Patel.

IND vs NZ Best MyTeam11 Team Prediction

Keeper
BJ Watling
Batsmen
Mayank Agarwal
Cheteshwar Pujara
Virat Kohli (C)
Kane Williamson
Ross Taylor (VC)
All-Rounders
Ravichandran Ashwin
Colin De Grandhomme
Bowlers
Ajaz Patel
Mohd Shami
Jasprit Bumrah