Washington Sundar Shines in Second Test Against New Zealand
In the second Test match, New Zealand has gained a lot of grip. After winning the coin toss, it was decided to bat. Tom Latham and Will Young were dismissed cheaply. But Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra saved the innings. Devon Conway scored 76 off 141 balls with 11 fours. Rachin Ravindra scored 65 runs off 105 balls. Rachin Ravindra was thought to be a headache for India.
It looked like New Zealand would comfortably score 300 on the first day. So Rohit Sharma decided to bring out the all-rounder Washington Sundar. It was seen that the Kiwis were having a hard time with Washington Sundar’s bowling on this pitch. His recognition came in the next few overs. Washington broke the beautifully assembled pair.
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Washington Sundar Turns the Tide
At the same time, he took two more wickets and broke New Zealand’s run. It has to be said that he got nailed by Washington’s bowling when it seemed that 300 runs would be scored. Washington Sundar smashed New Zealand’s middle order. Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, and Tom Blundell were dismissed. Rachin Ravindra’s wicket was heavy in this.
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Rachin Ravindra had gathered on the pitch. In the first Test match too, Rachin made the Indian bowlers sweat. So it was very necessary to get his wicket. The all-rounder Washington Sundar removed this headache. Rachin Ravindra bowled such a ball that he took the wicket in front of him. Before he knew it, the stump was gone. So he could not think much. Rachin Ravindra scored 65 runs off 105 balls with the help of 5 fours and a six.
Series Context and Importance
New Zealand won the first match of the three-match Test series to take a 1-0 lead in the series. So a win is crucial to save the series and retain the top spot in the World Test Championship. If they beat New Zealand in two consecutive Test matches, they will retain the top spot in the World Test Championship. Also, even if they win two matches in the five-match Test series against Australia, the dream of reaching the final will be fulfilled.
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