Live Score: India vs New Zealand 2nd Test Day 1 - A Day of Dominance for the Kiwis
The second Test match between India and New Zealand commenced at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, with both teams eager to make their mark. The first day witnessed a display of dominant bowling by the New Zealanders, leaving India struggling at the end of the day's play.
A Day of Bowling Masterclass by New Zealand
The Kiwis, led by Tim Southee, struck early, dismissing the dangerous Rohit Sharma for a duck in the very first over. The early breakthrough set the tone for the day, with the New Zealand bowlers keeping the Indian batsmen under constant pressure. Southee and Matt Henry were particularly impressive, picking up crucial wickets and keeping a tight leash on the Indian scoring rate.
Here's a breakdown of India's batting performance:
- Rohit Sharma: 0 (1 ball)
- Shubman Gill: 12 (24 balls)
- Cheteshwar Pujara: 14 (48 balls)
- Virat Kohli: 21 (44 balls)
- Shreyas Iyer: 14 (37 balls)
- KS Bharat: 14 (37 balls)
- Ravindra Jadeja: 1 (2 balls)
- Axar Patel: 1 (2 balls)
- Mohammed Shami: 1 (2 balls)
- Mohammed Siraj: 0 (1 ball)
A Tough Day for India
India's top order crumbled under the pressure of the New Zealand bowling attack. The team struggled to build partnerships, losing wickets at regular intervals. By the end of the day, India were reeling at 108/10, with a significant lead for the visitors.
Key Moments of the Day
- Tim Southee's early breakthrough: The dismissal of Rohit Sharma in the very first over set the tone for the day.
- Matt Henry's bowling brilliance: Henry picked up three wickets and kept the Indian batsmen on their toes throughout the day.
- Virat Kohli's dismissal: The Indian skipper was caught by Tom Blundell off the bowling of Henry, a crucial wicket for the Kiwis.
- India's struggling batting performance: The Indian batsmen were unable to cope with the relentless bowling pressure.
What to Expect on Day 2
Day 2 promises to be an exciting battle as New Zealand looks to capitalize on their first innings advantage. India will need to bounce back from their poor performance and show resilience to get back into the match. The Indian bowlers will have their work cut out for them, aiming to restrict New Zealand and give their batsmen a chance to chase down the target.
Stay tuned for the live updates and scorecard from Day 2 of the India vs New Zealand 2nd Test match.