India vs New Zealand | A Day to Forget for the Indian Team As New Zealand Tightens Their Grip on the 1st Test Match
At the close of Day 2, New Zealand took a commanding lead of 134 runs over India, finishing at 180/3 in their second innings. After restricting India to a mere 46 runs in their first innings, the Kiwis gained firm control of the match heading into Day 3.
New Zealand gained a strong position on Day 2 of the first Test against India at Bengaluru, closing on 180/3 with a 134-run lead. Opener Devon Conway played a crucial knock, scoring 91 to put the visitors in control. Rachin Ravindra and Daryl Mitchell remained unbeaten at stumps, building on Conway’s solid foundation.
India’s spin trio, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, and Kuldeep Yadav, each took a wicket, but the hosts struggled to break New Zealand’s momentum. Earlier in the day, India suffered a major batting collapse, getting bowled out for just 46 runs after opting to bat first.
Matt Henry was the standout bowler for New Zealand, claiming five wickets and setting up his team for a commanding lead in the opening game of the series. New Zealand bowlers completely outplayed the Indian team and hence are in the leading position now.
What If India Loses the Bengaluru Test?
If India fails to secure a win or the Test ends in a draw, it could slightly dent their prospects of reaching the World Test Championship (WTC) final. With qualification on the line, the Rohit Sharma-led side will be eager to achieve a positive result in this series.
A victory would strengthen their position ahead of their challenging tour of Australia. The upcoming series Down Under is expected to be a thrilling contest, adding further importance to India’s performance here. The team will be looking to capitalize on every opportunity in order to boost their chances of making it to the WTC final.
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