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New Zealand will take on India in the first Test of the two-match series from February 21 at Basin Reserve in Wellington. Kane Williamson and Virat Kohli will lead New Zealand and India respectively in the five-day format.

India bears the reputation of being the number one Test team in the world. It has also maintained the spot of the ICC World Test Championship points table.

New Zealand, on the other hand, will be high in spirits when they take on Virat Kohli’s India, in the first game of the series. Riding on the back of a clean sweep against India in the ODIs, the Kiwis will also have an added home advantage.

New Zealand Have An Average Record at Wellington:

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The Kiwis do not have a very good record at Basin Reserve. The Black Caps have played a total of 63 Tests at this particular venue and have won only 19 of those games.

They have lost 20 games at this venue and 24 games have ended in a draw. This is a considerably poor record considering the home advantage the hosts carry.

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Talking about the visitors, they too have not had a great record at this venue so far. In the seven games played so far, India have won only a single game at Wellington.

They have lost a total of four games and a couple of games have ended in a draw at the venue for the visitors.

New Zealand vs India 2020: Wellington, 1st Test – Weather Forecast:

On the first two days of the game, the weather is expected to be cloudy and wind will surely play a crucial role in the game.

During the last three games, the clouds might disappear and the sun might be out as well. But, the wind will be constant throughout the five days.

Well, there is a low chance of precipitation.

Weather Forecast Wellington, New Zealand
Weather Forecast Credits: Accuweather

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