1st Test, Bengaluru, October 16, 2024, 09:30 AM
46/10(31.2ov)
180/3(50.0ov)
Day 2: Stumps - NZ lead by 134 runs
IND 1%
Tie 2%
NZ 97%
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As the teams head into Day 3, the pressure is squarely on the Indian side. With New Zealand already leading by 134 runs and seven wickets in hand, India will need early breakthroughs to have any chance of clawing their way back into the game. On the other hand, New Zealand will look to carry on from where they left off and strengthen their already commanding position. A fascinating day's play awaits. Remember, it will be an early start with the first ball set to be bowled at 3.45 am GMT. Stay tuned.
Matt Henry, leading the charge for New Zealand, was outstanding with the ball, picking up a five-wicket haul and causing havoc with his accuracy and movement. He was ably supported by young William O'Rourke, who grabbed four wickets, ensuring that India never got a foothold in their innings. In reply, the Kiwi openers Tom Latham and Devon Conway looked composed and assured, showing great discipline against the new ball. By the time Stumps were called on Day 2, New Zealand had firmly asserted their dominance, finishing the day at 180/3 with a lead of 134 runs.
Rohit Sharma, the Indian skipper, won the toss and opted to bat first on a damp wicket. However, the overcast conditions played right into the hands of the Kiwi bowlers, as India struggled to negotiate the swing and seam. The hosts were bundled out for 46, their lowest Test total at home and overall the third-lowest total. The most telling statistic of India's innings was that five of their batters were dismissed without scoring, highlighting the clinical nature of New Zealand’s bowling.
A very good morning to everyone joining us here today. Heading into Day 3, India face an uphill battle, looking to bounce back after New Zealand's commanding performance on Day 2. After a washout on the opening day, the visitors took full advantage of the overcast conditions, putting India under immense pressure and dominating all three sessions. The onus is now on the Indian side to regroup, reflect, and bring their A-game on this crucial 'Moving Day' of the match.
... DAY 3, SESSION 1 ...
Right then, a day that started with the bowlers dictating the conditions, progressed and transitioned to the batters dominating as the day wore on. India's aim would be to come afresh with new plans to dismantle the Kiwi batters and prevent them from running away with a broad lead. While New Zealand's goal will be to play through the third day and firm their grip further in the game. Also, a lot depends on how the Bengaluru weather stays for the next remaining days. Day 3 begins on 18th October, Friday and the first ball will be bowled at 3.45 am GMT. Till then, ADIOS!
Matt Henry is down for a quick chat. He starts by saying that it was a great way to start the day but with how they have batted so far, it was even better. Adds that there was a bit more grass taken off and wanted to make full use of the early conditions and reckons that the key is thinking about the things that you can control. Mentions that every time you come back to India, you gain more experience and ends by saying that it is important to have a dominant day like his but they need to keep pressing.
New Zealand asserted their dominance throughout the day, particularly in the opening two sessions. They first dismantled the Indian batting lineup with a stellar bowling performance, then followed up with an impressive, unscathed batting display. The day's standout performances included Matt Henry's remarkable five-wicket haul, complemented by young William O'Rourke's four-wicket contribution. On the batting front, Devon Conway's rapid 91 laid a solid foundation for New Zealand to build a substantial lead. This comprehensive performance in both disciplines has put the Kiwis firmly in control of the match.
This little passage of play, dominated by the spinners, disrupted the New Zealand batter's composure. Ashwin reintroduced to the attack, made an immediate impact, redeeming his earlier performance by dismissing Devon Conway for 91, just shy of his century. However, Rachin Ravindra and Daryl Mitchell ensured that no further wickets were lost and constructed a short little partnership to see through the day for New Zealand.
Bumrah began the session for India but his spells were dealt with extreme caution and Siraj looked a bit off the rhythm. Noticing the lack of swing or seam movement to aid his pacers, Rohit turned to spin. At first, the pitch offered little turn, but the dual deployment of Jadeja and Kuldeep started to create opportunities. Kuldeep, especially, probed the batters relentlessly with his variations. Although India's fielding was below par even by their own standards, it was Ravindra Jadeja who eventually ended the long wait for a breakthrough, crushing the blooming 75-run stand for the second wicket.
New Zealand came out unblemished into the final session. Tom Latham and Devon Conway looked pretty organized and confident to deal the new ball. The conditions to bat had improved significantly with the sun beating down and the two openers took that benefit scoring at a brisk pace. Devon Conway, targeted Ashwin from the outset and tried to unsettle his lengths with a few lusty blows.
STUMPS, DAY 2 - A day that well and truly belongs to the visitors. They will surely treasure the positives across both departments as they have dominated all three sessions of Day 2. For India, they would like to go back on the drawing board and assess where things went wrong and come out with fresh new energy on the 'Moving Day'.
The light meter is out! Indian players flock around near the non-striker's end awaiting the verdict. And after checking the reading, the umpire Paul Reiffel has requested the players to call it a day! The artificial light has taken over natural light which is not an ideal situation to continue, according to the protocols. The players walk off the field and IT IS STUMPS ON DAY 2!
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Jasprit Bumrah 23/0(10)
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Just back of a length and outside off, angling back in a bit, Mitchell tentatively pushes it down into the off side.
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Goes a bit wider on the crease and angles it in full and around off, Daryl Mitchell prods halfway forward and keeps it out off the outer half of the bat.
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Pitched up wide of the off stump at 139.5 clicks, Daryl Mitchell shoulders arms at it.
Daryl Mitchell is not happy with the movement around the sightscreen. A small portion of the white sheet near the sightscreen was flapping due to the wind affecting his concentration through the peripheral vision. It was requested to be put in place by the umpire.
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Just short of a good length, Daryl Mitchell stands tall and tucks it away neatly off the hips in front of deep square leg for a couple of handy runs.
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Oh, that is a lovely delivery and all of the Indian players go up in unison. However, the bowler went up in appeal pretty late and the umpire turns it down. Good-length delivery around off, angling in and then leaving the batter very late. Daryl Mitchell gets a bit squared up and the ball rips past the outside edge. Good decision not to review as there was a clear gap between bat and ball on the replay.
