From the rainy Bengaluru, the Test series between India and New Zealand will move to Pune for the second match of the series beginning Thursday, with Rohit Sharma & Co hoping to put the defeat at M Chinnaswamy Stadium behind.
The Kiwis won the first match by 8 wickets, after India’s embarrassing 46 all out in the first innings proved to be detrimental despite a spirited fightback by the Indian batsmen in the second innings.
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The teams have nailed their tents now in Pune, hoping for a clear weather and full five days of play.
According to the Pune weather forecast as of now, the opening day (October 24) of the match is going to experience “a blend of sun and clouds”, with temperature hovering in the early 30s.
The forecast for the morning of October 24 says 58% cloud cover, which reduces to 43% in the afternoon.
India’s win in Pune will strengthen their position on top of the World Test Championship 2023-25 table.
India have added spin-bowling allrounder Washington Sundar to their squad, while New Zealand will remain without their regular skipper Kane Williamson because of his extended rehab.
