New Zealand secured a convincing victory over India by 113 runs in the second Test match held in Pune, clinching the series with a 2-0 win. The Kiwis successfully defended a target of 359 runs, bowling out India for 245 on Day 3.
Key Highlights:
Mitchell Santner's Dominance: Santner emerged as the standout performer, claiming a staggering 13 wickets in the match. His impressive spell included the crucial dismissals of Indian batsmen Yashasvi Jaiswal (77), Shubman Gill (23), and Virat Kohli (17) after the lunch break, ensuring New Zealand remained in control.
Indian Batting Struggles: The Indian batting order faltered once again, with only Jaiswal providing any significant resistance. Following his dismissal, the onus fell on R. Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja to mount a recovery. However, the pressure mounted, and India was left reeling at 178-7 at tea.
New Zealand's Bowling Prowess: After tea, Santner struck again, dismissing Ashwin for 18 runs. Ajaz Patel then chipped in with two wickets, taking out Akash Deep (1) and Jadeja (42), leading to New Zealand's comprehensive victory.
Match Summary:
New Zealand: 255 all out
India: 245 all out
Result: New Zealand won by 113 runs
With this victory, New Zealand not only clinched the series but also underscored their dominance in the Test format. The Indian team will need to regroup and reassess their strategies as they prepare for upcoming challenges.
Comments