The the second day of the first Test between India and New Zealand The game at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru was completely owned by the visitors. New Zealand sailors led after a rain-affected opening day Matt Henrytook full advantage of the wet conditions on the second morning. Opting to bat first, India faced a ferocious bowling attack with Henry and William O’Rourke using seam movement and swing to great effect.
Henry was particularly lethal, claiming his first five-wicket haul against India and bowling the hosts out for a paltry 46 – the lowest total at home and the third lowest in Test cricket history. India’s decision to bat first proved costly as the top-order collapsed under relentless pressure, handing New Zealand a significant lead.
Devon Conway and Will Young shine with the bat
With a paltry target of 46 runs, the New Zealand openers started their innings in favorable conditions. The sun was out, the pitch was quiet, and the action that troubled the Indians was less pronounced. jasprit bumrah and Mohammad Siraj tried to create breakthroughs, but Devon Conway showed great tenacity and intent. He played with confidence especially against the spinners and was quick to attack Ravichandran Ashwin as soon as attacked.
Despite the first jump Kuldeep Yadav fell into a trap Tom Latham lbw, Conway and Will Young put on a solid partnership, adding 75 runs for the second wicket. Their efforts put New Zealand in the lead, comfortably outscoring India’s first innings score and extending their lead.
Short spin by India, Conway falls short of the century
India managed to bounce back in the final session by picking up two quick wickets which dampened New Zealand’s attack somewhat. Ravindra Jadeja Young broke a crucial stand by dropping him for 33, and Ashwin followed it up by taking the prized wicket of Conway, just nine runs short of what could have been a magnificent century. Despite conceding a ton, Conway’s 91-run knock was a major factor in New Zealand’s lead on Day 2.
New Zealand leading by 134 runs
In the overs, New Zealand finished with a lead of 134 runs at 180/3. It was a day completely dominated by the visitors, with Henry’s five-wicket haul early in the morning and Conway’s near-century cementing his grip on the match. India will need a remarkable effort from their bowlers to catch New Zealand on Day 3 and prevent the lead from growing any further.
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Next thing: Indian bowlers need to step up
Going into Day 3, New Zealand will look to extend their lead and knock India out of the match. In the morning session, the pressure is on the Indian bowlers to take quick wickets and stop New Zealand’s progress. As the pitch is expected to deteriorate further, the morning spells could prove decisive in deciding the course of the match.
Here’s how the fans reacted:
A day to remember for Matt Henry
#INDvNZ pic.twitter.com/H009KxzhXk
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) October 17, 2024
Last 2 Tests for New Zealand in India
2021 – Ajaz Patel took all 10 wickets in one innings.
2024 – India 46 without Ajaz Patel bowling.Next – The left-arm spinners took all the 17 wickets India lost in the match.
Now – The right-arm Pacers have taken all 10 Indian wickets that India have lost.#INDvNZ— Kausthub Gudipati (@kaustats) October 17, 2024
Great day for NZ as they reach stumps on 180-3 and lead by 134.
They couldn’t have asked for a better day after being bowled!#INDvNZ
— ThePoppingCrease (@PoppingCreaseSA) October 17, 2024
New Zealand lead by 134 runs#INDvNZ #Test #cricket #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/faD2PyZkuW
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) October 17, 2024
Big unforgettable day for India. They will be the first to admit that 46 is unacceptable, no matter how difficult the conditions. Barring a dramatic start when play kicks off tomorrow, this match is in New Zealand’s corner. Decent for New Zealand too, they played great…
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) October 17, 2024
A perfect storm for India.
Lively pitch, amazingly accurate bowling by NZ to make the most of the conditions and then take a brilliant catch!— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) October 17, 2024
Ind batters this morning
Combination of tough conditions and great bowling from NZ #INDvNZ pic.twitter.com/mIIibHikjs
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) October 17, 2024
Look on the bright side Indian fans .. at least you have crossed 36 ..
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) October 17, 2024
Let the team be like India.#TestCricket | #IndvNZ | #ViratKohli pic.twitter.com/kPxdt3TWN3
— Rajabets
(@smileagainraja) October 17, 2024
Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc see this scoreline.#INDvNZ pic.twitter.com/pl10KzOvRw
— CricBlog
(@cric_blog) October 17, 2024
Rahane and Pujara, every time the Indian batting crumbles. #Indvnz pic.twitter.com/md6CV2oaL4
— Sagar (@sagarcasm) October 17, 2024
Nobody….
Indian cricket fans today:#INDvNZ pic.twitter.com/3BrZjjqd1f
— UmdarTamker (@UmdarTamker) October 17, 2024
A 250 Run Lead for New Zealand looks almost certain
India need to play at their best in the third innings for a lifetime to save the test #INDvsNZ— Anjan (@lone_melancholy) October 17, 2024
INDIA 46 SHOCK AGAINST NEW ZEALAND
Our lowest result in tests on home soil
Hopefully we can bounce back from this #INDvNZ
— Timorous Enigma (@enigma_timorous) October 17, 2024
