IND vs NZ: In the first match of the 3-Test series being played between India and New Zealand, Team India lost by 8 wickets. Whereas now the second test match is being played on Pune ground from 24th October. In the second test match, New Zealand won the toss and decided to bat first and while batting first, the team was successful in scoring 259 runs in the first innings.
Whereas in response, the Indian team could score only 156 runs in the first innings and New Zealand took a lead of 103 runs in the first innings. At the same time, the play of the second day of the second Test match being played between India and New Zealand (IND vs NZ) has ended and the visiting team has once again strengthened its hold.
Indian team was limited to 156 runs
Let us tell you that Team India’s batting was a flop in the first innings of the second test match. Due to which the Indian team was limited to 156 runs in the first innings. Ravindra Jadeja had scored the maximum 38 runs for Team India. Apart from Jadeja, no other batsman could do anything special. Team India captain Rohit Sharma could not open the account in the first innings.
Whereas run machine Virat Kohli could score only 1 run. New Zealand took a lead of 103 runs in the first innings by all out the Indian team for just 156 runs. Meanwhile, spin bowler Mitchell Santner took a total of 7 wickets in the first innings for New Zealand.
Kiwi team took a lead of 325 runs
After gaining a lead of 103 runs against India in the first innings, the Kiwi team batted brilliantly in the second innings as well and by the end of the second day’s play, the team had scored 198 runs at the loss of 5 wickets. Due to which now the New Zealand team has a total lead of 301 runs.
New Zealand has now made its hold very strong in this match. For New Zealand, captain Tom Latham batted brilliantly in the second innings and was out after scoring 86 runs. Due to this innings of Latham, the New Zealand team has reached a very strong position.
Gambhir-Rohit becomes villain!
Let us tell you that in the second test match, Rohit Sharma and head coach Gautam Gambhir made 3 changes in the playing 11 of Team India. Many cricket experts were surprised by this decision. Whereas now Team India is close to defeat in the second test match also.
Due to which Team India can now be out of the final match of the World Test Championship. Due to which now the final match can be played between Australia and South Africa. The WTC final match is to be played at Lord’s ground.
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