Tue Oct 15 02:22:42 UTC 2024: ## Team India Set to Dominate New Zealand in Upcoming Test Series

**Hyderabad, India:** The Indian cricket team is all set to face New Zealand in a three-match Test series starting Wednesday, with a formidable record and unwavering confidence.

India is on a winning streak, having secured their 18th consecutive Test series victory on home soil since their last loss in 2013. The team’s recent dominance against Bangladesh showcased their strength across all departments.

The Indian batsmen, including Shubman Gill, the returning Rishabh Pant, and Yashasvi Jaiswal, are in exceptional form. Although senior players Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma haven’t quite hit their stride, their vast experience ensures they are capable of making a comeback.

The Indian bowling attack, led by the formidable duo of Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja, combined with the pace of Jasprit Bumrah, poses a formidable challenge for any batting lineup. Ashwin, who has been a force with the bat as well, recently scored a century and averages 57 against Bangladesh.

New Zealand, on the other hand, is in a precarious position after suffering a 2-0 defeat against Sri Lanka in their recent tour. The Kiwis found themselves struggling against Sri Lanka’s spinners and face a daunting task against India’s experienced spinners.

New Zealand’s batting lineup has been struggling, with none of their players registering a century in Sri Lanka, including their captain Kane Williamson. Their bowling attack also looked ineffective against Sri Lanka, with the duo of Trent Boult and Ish Sodhi taking only three wickets combined throughout the series.

However, New Zealand is hoping to bounce back with the contributions of their new pace bowler, Scott Kuggeleijn, and spinner, Ajaz Patel, who both took eight wickets each against Sri Lanka.

Despite the Kiwis’ recent struggles, India’s historical dominance over New Zealand on home soil will undoubtedly weigh heavily on the upcoming series. The last time New Zealand won a series in India was a T20 series back in 2019.

With India’s form peaking and New Zealand battling inconsistency, the upcoming Test series promises to be a thrilling encounter. Can New Zealand pull off an upset against the formidable Indians on their home turf? Only time will tell.

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