New Zealand’s win ended India’s 12-year winning run at home and Glenn Phillips described it as an enormous feat for his team.
New Zealand’s Rachin Ravindra and Tim Southee have proven a challenge for India, but Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal are showing intent with lunch just around the corner.
Here we will discuss the main points of India National Cricket Team vs New Zealand National Cricket Team Match Scorecard.
India vs New Zealand
New Zealand outshone India in an incredible comeback victory to claim their second Test win and open an unassailable 2-0 advantage in their three-match series. It marked their first series win on Indian soil for 36 years and ended an extended 12 year streak of Indian dominance over them.
India were able to avoid an historic whitewash at home for the first time ever thanks to a historic partnership between Rishabh Pant and Sarfaraz Khan on day four, with Pant’s 177 helping his side make up ground on New Zealand and set them up with victory despite losing six wickets including captain Virat Kohli in their pursuit. However, New Zealand took full advantage by winning by eight wickets overall and setting off celebrations among their supporters on day five.
New Zealand are currently on an eight-match winning streak against India and are favorites to come out victorious once more in this deciding Test, set for Mumbai on November 1. They’ve taken two out of three series already.
So far in this Test match, New Zealand have shown strength when it comes to their batting. Their first innings total of 259 runs showed their dominance and when play resumes on Thursday they should look to continue this impressive form. With some talented batsmen who could do the job if given enough time and opportunity.
After an uncertain start, New Zealand openers Tom Latham and Devon Conway have formed an effective opening partnership. Rotating strike and playing cautiously yet effectively, both have struck several boundaries to put India on their heels at lunch time.
Will Young has become more aggressive since lunch, hitting two fours off Kuldeep Yadav. Additionally, he is looking likely to score fifty as he approaches 50; they are currently averaging over 40 and the visitors have reached 98/1 after 26 overs.
New Zealand will look to extend their first-innings lead when they retake the field on Saturday. Tom Latham and Rachin Ravindra will play key roles for New Zealand as they attempt to foil India’s bowlers and put themselves in an advantageous position.
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