The Indian cricket team is all set to lock horns against New Zealand in the 2nd Test match of their three-match series, starting October 24.
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The match is scheduled to be played at the MCA International Stadium in Pune, where the Indian team held a practice session on Tuesday.
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Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Yashasvi Jaiswal were seen practicing along with other members of the team.
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India will look to bounce back after losing the first Test match by 8 wickets and going 1-0 down in the contest.
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The first Test match in Bengaluru was won by New Zealand, who bowled India out for just 46 runs in the first innings of the game.
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This was India's lowest total in a Test match played at home. Meanwhile, New Zealand won their first Test match in India since 1988.
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Washington Sundar has been added to India's squad for the second Test match and will most likely play the game in Pune.
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The upcoming match against New Zealand is expected to feature a pitch with minimal grass cover, which will likely produce a slow and dry surface.
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India are also looking to secure a spot in the final of the World Test Championship for the third consecutive time.
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For that to happen, India will have to win the remaining two Test matches against New Zealand and showcase good cricket in the subsequent series in Australia.
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