The second day of the third and final test between India and New Zealand saw a fiery start from Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill, who hammered the NZ bowlers relentlessly. However, NZ's Ish Sodhi turned the tide by dismissing Pant for 60, after which India suffered a horrific collapse, losing 3 wickets in 15 minutes. Yashasvi Jaiswal, Siraj, and Virat Kohli all fell victim to NZ's attack, leaving India at 195/5 at lunch.
India vs. New Zealand: India Collapse in Mumbai Test
The third and final Test between India and New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai witnessed a dramatic turn of events on its second day. India, who resumed batting at 80/1, lost three wickets in quick succession to hand New Zealand the advantage.
Fiery Start and Ish Sodhi's Intervention
India's openers, Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill, began the day aggressively, taking the New Zealand bowlers to task. Pant scored a blistering 60 off 71 balls, while Gill contributed 46. However, the introduction of spinner Ish Sodhi proved decisive. Sodhi dismissed Pant in the 29th over, breaking the dangerous opening partnership.
India's Horrific Collapse
Following Pant's dismissal, India's batting line-up imploded. Yashasvi Jaiswal, Mohammed Siraj, and Virat Kohli all fell victim to New Zealand's relentless attack within 15 minutes. Jaiswal was caught behind for 2, Siraj was bowled for 14, and Kohli was dismissed for 17 by Matt Henry.
Lunch Score and New Zealand's Dominance
At the lunch break, India was left reeling at 195/5. The collapse had handed New Zealand the initiative, with the visitors now in a strong position to take control of the match.
Background
The India vs. New Zealand Test series has been closely contested, with both teams winning one match each. The first Test in Kanpur ended in a draw, while India won the second Test in Mumbai by 372 runs. New Zealand will be keen to avoid a series defeat and salvage a draw or even a win in the final match.
Top 5 FAQs
Who was the highest run-scorer for India on Day 2? Rishabh Pant (60)
Who dismissed Pant? Ish Sodhi
What was India's lunch score? 195/5
Which New Zealand bowler took the most wickets on Day 2? Matt Henry (2)
What is the current state of the match? New Zealand is in a dominant position, with India facing a challenging task to recover.
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