Wed Oct 16 07:01:58 UTC 2024: ## India Aim for Unbeaten Home Test Record Against New Zealand in Bengaluru

**Bengaluru, India** – India is set to take on New Zealand in a three-match Test series, beginning at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday. The hosts are aiming to maintain their undefeated record in home Tests, having last lost a series in 2012.

The two teams last met in the longest format in 2021, with India winning 1-0. This time, India will be looking to their star batsman Virat Kohli to regain form after a recent slump. New Zealand will be counting on all-rounder Rachin Ravindra, who impressed during the ODI World Cup last year, to play a crucial role in upsetting the hosts.

The pitch at the Chinnaswamy Stadium is known for its batting-friendly nature, although recent showers could make conditions more favorable for the pace bowlers.

The weather forecast for Wednesday predicts a “thick cloud cover with a thunderstorm in spots in the afternoon,” according to Accuweather.com. There is a 41% chance of showers in the morning and a 25% probability of thunderstorms.

Fans can catch all the action on Sports18, while the live stream will be available on JioCinema.

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