IND vs NZ 3rd Test Day 2 Highlights for New Zealand tour of India, 2024
In the 3rd Test between India and New Zealand at Wankhede Stadium, India finished Day 1 at 86 for 4, trailing New Zealand by 149 runs after losing three wickets in just eight balls. Virat Kohli was run out again with a low score. Shubman Gill scored 31 not out, and Rishabh Pant was on 1 not out. Earlier, India bowled out New Zealand for 235 runs. Ravindra Jadeja took five wickets, while Washington Sundar took four. Daryl Mitchell was New Zealand’s top scorer with 82 runs. Let’s take a look at IND vs NZ 3rd Test Day 2 Highlights.
Despite early setbacks, India’s middle order stands firm in a challenging chase.
IND vs NZ 3rd Test Day 2 Updates: After losing three wickets in eight balls, the Indian team struggled at the crease on day two. However, Shubman Gill, who resumed his innings with 31 runs, and Rishabh Pant scored crucial runs for the team. Gill made 90 runs, while Pant contributed 60 runs. Washington Sundar, who has been in good form, added an unbeaten 38 runs off 36 balls, helping India set a total of 263 runs for the loss of 10 wickets in 59.4 overs.
During India’s innings, New Zealand spinner Ajaz Patel excelled, taking five wickets with his effective bowling. Additionally, Matt Henry, Glenn Phillips, and Ish Sodhi each picked up one wicket.
Ashwin and Jadeja Combine Forces to Restrict New Zealand’s Scoring
Following a dominant bowling performance, New Zealand came to bat in their second innings during the third Test. They faced a powerful Indian bowling attack led by veteran allrounders Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja. Ashwin took three wickets, while Jadeja claimed four. Additionally, Akash Deep and Washington Sundar each picked up one wicket.
In this inning, New Zealand suffered an early setback, losing their captain for just one run. Four other batsmen also scored in single digits. However, Devon Conway contributed 22 runs, Daryl Mitchell added 21, and Glenn Phillips scored 26. Will Young played a crucial role by completing a half-century, helping New Zealand reach 171 for 9 in 43.3 overs at the end of Day 2.
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IND vs NZ 3rd Test Day 2 Stumps:
India 1st Innings: 263-10 in 59.4 Overs
New Zealand 2nd Innings: 171-9 in 43.3 Overs
