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India are set to host New Zealand for a three-match Test series , starting on October 16 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. The Rohit Sharma-led side will aim to take down their rivals to further solidify their position in the World Test Championship 2025 final. India will enter the series on the back of a two-match series win against Bangladesh, whereas, New Zealand, who have recently lost their two-match Test series against Sri Lanka will aim to make a big impact.
India will have an upper hand over their rivals, considering their recent form at home as well as the 36-year-long streak they have maintained against New Zealand at home conditions. However, Gautam Gambhir-led management won’t take their rivals lightly and will come up with the best playing XI. The series will also see Rishabh Pant keeping the wickets. The wicketkeeper-batter has made a huge impact ever since his return from a year long injury hiatus, and he will be expected to make a mark in the forthcoming series as well.
Three reasons why Rishabh Pant will shine in series against New Zealand
Let us have a look at three reasons why Pant would shine in the forthcoming series against New Zealand:
Recent form
Pant has been in excellent form and has earned applause from fans and punters alike for the kind of comeback he has made. In his first comeback Test against Bangladesh, Rishabh Pant scored 148 runs in both the innings in Kanpur. The knocks put Pant straight back into sixth place of the rankings with 731 points while he equalled legendary keeper MS Dhoni on most centuries as an Indian wicketkeeper. Considering the form he has been in, Pant is likely to do some magic with bat in Bengaluru.
