India vs New Zealand 2016 1st Test: 5 key player battles

India won their last home series against New Zealand 2-0 in 2012

#3 Ajinkya Rahane vs Neil Wagner

India’s unsung hero Ajinkya Rahane has been a terrific performer for India in white clothing scoring heaps of runs in every condition. At the beginning of his career, Rahane played a lot of overseas Tests and scored centuries in England, Australia and New Zealand before returning to India to score twin centuries in the 4th Test against South Africa in 2015. His ability to adjust under any circumstances makes him a vital member of the Indian side for their upcoming home season.

The South African-born left-arm quickie has been an integral part of the current New Zealand set up and has the ability to take wickets even in unfavourable conditions which make him a vital prospect for the Kiwis. In the initial stages of his career, Wagner was more of a new ball bowler but has added reverse swing to his repertoire to become a complete bowler.

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