India’s predicted XI for 1st Test vs New Zealand

India and New Zealand are all set to play the first Test of their three-match series starting October 16.

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Here’s a look at India’s predicted XI. Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal will open the batting.

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Shubman Gill is expected to come at number three given he is fit for the match.

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Virat Kohli will come at his usual number four position.

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KL Rahul will come at number five if Rishabh Pant is not sent early.

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Rishabh Pant will come at number five or six depending on match situation.

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Ashwin will come at number seven where he usually bats.

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Ravindra Jadeja will come at number eight.

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Jasprit Bumrah at number nine, followed by Siraj and Akash Deep.

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India will look to hand New Zealand a clean sweep in order to to gain WTC points.

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The first Test match is scheduled to be played in Bengaluru but rain could play spoilsport.

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