On the morning of Wednesday, October 16, a Test Cricket match between India and New Zealand will take place, starting at 6:00 CET. The experts at Sportsmacro have prepared a prediction for this exciting encounter.
India
The Indian team won the T20 World Cup this summer, advancing through two rounds and defeating England in the semifinals before overcoming South Africa in the final. Following the tournament, India played several matches in a Test series, completing 16 games in total. Their most recent matches were against Bangladesh, where they dominated, winning all five encounters, including two convincing victories by 86 and 113 runs.
Looking ahead, India has seven more matches scheduled by the end of the year, facing both New Zealand and Australia, with additional fixtures planned for 2025.
New Zealand
New Zealand was one of the favorites at the last T20 World Cup but failed to advance to the second round, suffering two early defeats. The team did not play any matches between mid-June and mid-September, and since then, they have only played three games.
The first match was an unfinished encounter with Afghanistan, followed by two losses to Sri Lanka—one by 63 runs and the other by 154 runs. Struggling to find their rhythm, New Zealand now faces a challenging series against India. The Kiwis still have eight matches left this year, with three against India, three against England, and two against Sri Lanka.
Key Facts about the match
- New Zealand has lost their last three matches.
- India is currently on a five-match winning streak.
Head-to-Head (H2H)
The last meeting between India and New Zealand was in 2023, where India emerged victorious by 70 runs.
India vs New Zealand Prediction
New Zealand’s recent World Cup campaign was disappointing, and their poor form continues with three consecutive losses. In contrast, India, while not always consistent, is in excellent shape and brimming with confidence. I predict a win for the reigning world champions, with odds of 2.1.
