India dominated on Day 1 Against New Zealand
In the second Test match against New Zealand, Washington Sundar made a stunning return to the Test team after 1,330 days. Sundar proved his worth by taking 7 wickets, helping India bowl out New Zealand for 259 runs on the first day of the match at the Maharashtra Cricket Stadium in Pune. His exceptional performance showed the team management’s trust in him as well-
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Washington Sundar’s Spin Magic
After New Zealand won the toss and chose to bat first, they got off to a solid start. The Kiwi batsmen, particularly Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra, built a promising partnership. At one point, New Zealand was comfortably placed at 197 for 3 and seemed set for a big score. However, Washington Sundar’s introduction changed the game.
With his impressive spin bowling, Sundar dismantled New Zealand’s middle order, taking key wickets and eventually wrapping up their innings. He was well-supported by R. Ashwin, who also contributed to early breakthroughs. This spin duo made it challenging for the New Zealand batsmen and ensured that India took control of the match.
Looking Ahead
Now, with New Zealand all out for 259, the Indian batsmen will need to build a substantial lead. The team is looking to bounce back after losing the first Test by eight wickets in Bengaluru. With the pitch expected to play slower and with fewer turns, the Indian players will be eager to capitalize on their bowling success and put up a strong batting performance in the upcoming innings.
Playing XI for Both Teams
Here are the playing elevens for both teams:
India Playing XI:
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma (captain), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), Sarfaraz Khan, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Ravichandran Ashwin, Akash Deep, Jasprit Bumrah
New Zealand Playing XI:
Tom Latham (captain), Devon Conway, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell (wicketkeeper), Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Ajaz Patel, William O’Rourke
As the match continues, all eyes are on both teams to see how they perform on Day 1.
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