india and New Zealand in the second game test matchNew Zealand won the toss and elected to bat first on a spin-friendly pitch in Pune.
New Zealand start strong in first innings but suffer setback due to India’s spin Ravichandran Ashwinhe took two crucial wickets at lunchtime on the first day. New Zealand led 92-2 at halftime. Ashwin dismissed New Zealand captain Tom Latham, who was caught LBW in the 15th over. , Will Young fell behind for 18 runs after India reviewed the initial not out decision.
Sarfaraz KhanStanding at short leg, he held on to the sound he heard when the ball allegedly hit Young’s glove. “Rohit bhai mere par bharosa rakho, ball lagi hai, review lo,” he urged, convincing the team to opt for a review that proved successful.
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At lunch, Devon Conway shot 47 and Rachin Ravindra scored 5. New Zealand strengthens squad with left-arm spin Mitchell Santnerreplacing injured fast bowler Matt Henry.
India made some changes after their defeat in the first Test. Fit batsmen Shubman Gill, Akash Deep and spinners washington sundar Be included in the team. Sarfaraz Khan performed well in the first Test to retain his place, while KL Rahul made way for Gill.
New Zealand ended their innings with a total of 259 runs, with Washington Sundar taking 7 wickets. The Black Caps are aiming to secure a maiden Test series victory in India and hope to build on their opener win in Bengaluru.
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