On Day 3 of the second Test between India and New Zealand, India's hopes rest on star batsman Virat Kohli after losing Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rishabh Pant in a challenging chase. India was set a big target of 359 runs to win, needing 278 more at the lunch break.
Key Highlights of the Day
India’s Steady Start in Second Innings: Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill started strong, countering New Zealand's spinners to reach 81/1 by lunchtime. Jaiswal impressed with a quick 46, helping India gain some momentum.
New Zealand’s Second Innings Recap: Resuming on 198/5, New Zealand’s second innings ended at 255 after lunch on Day 3. Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar were excellent with the ball, taking seven wickets between them and restricting New Zealand's lead to 359.
Sundar’s Bowling Prowess: Washington Sundar stood out, adding four more wickets to his tally, taking his total to 11 for the match. His crucial dismissals included New Zealand’s captain Tom Latham, who scored a solid 86, and key batters like Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, and Daryl Mitchell.
Rohit Sharma’s Early Dismissal: India’s captain Rohit Sharma fell early again, dismissed for just 8 runs. India’s middle order now has a challenging job as they aim to save the series with this tough chase.
Jadeja’s Consistent Efforts: Ravindra Jadeja struck first on Day 3, dismissing Tom Blundell for 41, followed by other crucial breakthroughs. He ended New Zealand’s innings with figures of 3/72.
What Happened on Day 2
New Zealand had a strong start with Tom Latham leading, scoring 86 off 133 balls, including 10 fours. Sundar’s outstanding performance on Day 2 saw him take four wickets, including Latham and Conway, which helped limit New Zealand to 198/5 by the end of play.
In India’s First Innings: India struggled in their first innings, bowled out for 156 in reply to New Zealand’s 259. Spinner Mitchell Santner dominated with a seven-wicket haul for New Zealand, getting top players like Shubman Gill (30) and Virat Kohli (1). Jadeja top-scored for India with a brisk 38 off 46 balls, but the team fell short overall.
Mitchell Santner’s Insights
After his fantastic spell, Mitchell Santner explained how he used different angles and speeds to take advantage of the spinning pitch. "It’s not easy to bat here, and we tried varying our pace and angles to keep the Indian batters guessing," he said. "I watched Sundar bowl wide of the crease and tried the same; it worked well here in India where spin plays a big role."
Quick Summary
- India 81/1 at Lunch on Day 3, needing 278 more to win.
- New Zealand all out for 255 in their second innings (Glenn Phillips 48*).
- Sundar and Jadeja dominate with the ball, sharing seven wickets.
- Mitchell Santner takes a 10-wicket haul for the match, troubling India’s top order
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