IND vs NZ First Test Day 2 Updates
Day 2 of the first Test between India and New Zealand at Chinnaswamy Stadium was action-packed, with a total of 453 runs being scored. The spectators were treated to a thrilling day of cricket as New Zealand extended their lead, while India fought back impressively with the bat. Let’s know IND vs NZ First Test Day 2 Updates.
India knew they needed a solid start, and openers Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal provided just that. The duo stitched together a crucial fifty-plus stand that eased some of the tension in the Indian dressing room. Rohit Sharma, appeared to be settling in for a big innings after notching up his fifty.
But in a surprising turn of events, he was dismissed in an unusual manner playing onto his own stumps while defending, leaving the Indian fans in disbelief. Jaiswal, on the other hand, who looked in fine touch, unfortunately, threw his wicket away after Tea, trying to play an aggressive shot.
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IND vs NZ: Virat and Sarfaraz’s Brilliant Partnership Stabilizes Run Flow
With the loss of two key wickets, India needed someone to take charge, and Sarfaraz Khan did just that. He came out with aggressive intent, putting the pressure back on New Zealand. His attacking play helped ease the burden on Virat Kohli, who soon found his rhythm. The pair put on a century partnership in just 101 balls, dominating the New Zealand bowling attack.
Virat and Sarfaraz’s partnership breathed life into India’s innings, and they looked set to continue their dominance into the close of play. However, in a late twist, Virat was dismissed after edging a delivery, leaving India 125 runs behind New Zealand’s total.
IND vs NZ: Early on in the Day – Ravindra’s Century and Southee’s Rearguard Action
New Zealand resumed their innings, already in a dominant position, and added crucial runs to their lead. Rachin Ravindra was the star of the show, scoring a brilliant century that kept the visitors in control. His composed batting frustrated the Indian bowlers, and he found able support from Tim Southee, who played a vital role lower down the order. Southee’s aggressive stroke play added valuable runs and stretched New Zealand’s lead to 356.
India’s bowlers struggled to wrap up the innings quickly, but they managed to dismiss the visitors with enough time left to stage a response. The pressure, however, was mounting on the hosts, who had managed just 46 runs in their first innings.
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IND vs NZ: What to Expect on Day 4 of the IND vs NZ Test Match
India has done well to cut the deficit to 125 runs, with Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, and Ravichandran Ashwin still to bat. The pitch, though good for batting, requires patience and temperament. If India can manage to keep wickets in hand, they have a real chance of turning this game in their favor and building a competitive lead.
Day 4 promises to be just as exciting, with India looking to build on the strong foundation laid by their middle order.
