New Delhi (Nilesh Tiwari), November 02: On day 2 of the 3rd test match between India and New Zealand in Wankhede Stadium Mumbai, Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant played brilliant innings to bring India back into the game, but Ajaz Patel put India on the back foot by taking fifer on Day 2 in the morning session.
At the end of day 2, the Kiwis’ score was 171-9 because India’s bowlers showed exceptional bowling. From New Zealand’s side, Will Young opened an impact full innings and took the Kiwis to a good total.
Talking about India’s batsmen, Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant showed a good batting display at the beginning of the day and Sundar’s cameo helped India get the lead over New Zealand.
After Rishabh Pant’s dismissal, Sarfaraz’s wicket also fell quickly. New Zealand Bowler Ajaz Patel performed brilliantly, he took 5 wickets and brought New Zealand back into the game.
Story Highlights–
India bowled exceptionally well to restrict New Zealand to 171/9 by stumps
New Zealand lead by 143 runs with 1 wicket in hand
Ajaz Patel put India on the backfoot by taking 5 wickets
Brief Scorecard–
New Zealand 235 (Daryl Mitchell 82, Will Young 71; Ravindra Jadeja 5-65) & 171/9 (Will Young 51, Glenn Phillips 26; Ravindra Jadeja 4/52) lead India 263 (Shubman Gill 90, Rishabh Pant 60; Ajaz Patel 5/103) by 143 runs.
Highest run chases at Wankhede Stadium –
