The 3rd Test between India and New Zealand It was a close-fought match at the Wankhede Stadium. 235 in their first innings after New Zealand, with significant contributions Will Young (71) and Daryl Mitchell (82), India managed to bowl him out for 263 and secure a lead of 28 runs. The second innings for New Zealand struggled early and in the middle against India’s bowling attack. Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin collects the decisive gates. At the end of Day 2, New Zealand were 171/9 leading by 143 runs. The match continues on a knife edge, with India’s bowlers seeing the innings come to a swift end and setting up a manageable chase on the third day.
New Zealand’s mixed start in the first innings
The third Test at Mumbai’s famous Wankhede Stadium began with New Zealand putting up a mixed performance in their first innings. The visitors posted a total of 235 runs in 65.4 overs with significant contributions from Will Young who made a patient 71 off 138 balls and Daryl MitchellHe played an impressive 82 off 129 deliveries, striking three boundaries and three sixes. India’s bowlers, Jadeja and Washington Sundarapplied consistent pressure, taking seven wickets in total. Akash Deep made an early impact by firing Devon Conway Just 4 to set the tone for India’s disciplined bowling approach. Despite some middle and low-order resistance, New Zealand’s innings came to a quick conclusion, giving India a slight edge.
India’s balanced approach secures the lead in the first innings
India’s reply was marked by a balanced batting strategy that allowed them to overtake New Zealand’s total and build a lead of 28 runs. Although the innings saw early setbacks, contributions from the middle order helped stabilize the innings and guide the team to a total of 263. Indians, Directed by Shubman GillThey managed their scoring rate effectively, mixing aggression with reserve to counter New Zealand’s probe bowling. The visitors’ bowlers, including their seamers and spinners, maintained tight lines, but India’s calculated approach allowed them to form partnerships and secure a competitive result.
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Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin shine with the ball
Under mounting pressure from a determined Indian bowling line-up, New Zealand’s second innings failed. The openers faced relentless spells and wickets fell regularly, with Jadeja and Ashwin particularly effective on the spinning track. Will Young once again showed some resistance at the top but was unable to repeat his first innings effort. Sundar and Akash Deep completed their efforts, each contributing to major breakthroughs. By the end of Day 2, New Zealand were reduced to 171/9 and led by just 143 runs at the last pair’s crease. A relentless onslaught by the Indian bowlers stifled the visitors’ attempts to build a partnership, putting the hosts in a favorable position.
Here’s Twitter’s reaction:
Ravindra Jadeja is India’s most rated cricketer of the era, we have Virat, Rohit, Bumrah, Ashwin etc. we see a lot of hype around but Jadeja hardly gets such hype and recognition from fans and pundits.
He is the best test player not only in India but also in the world…
— Rajiv (@Rajiv1841) November 2, 2024
Ravi Ashwin mood board
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— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) November 2, 2024
That Ashwin carrom ball drifted 0.75 degrees and spun 5.9 degrees!!!
All at 88 km/h. Planted 3.56m from the stumps, 15cm between hitting and hitting the stumps!
Doing all this with your fingers in the opposite direction with a carom ball… Crazy.
— Himanish Ganjoo (@hganjoo_153) November 2, 2024
Ashwin and Jadeja combine to destroy New Zealand’s second innings, putting India in a strong position!
— Shravan kumar prajapat (@Shravankumardp) November 2, 2024
Jadeja is doing well but the game is probably in India’s hands if they bat really well.
NZ will be looking to upset them with a stand tomorrow.
It set up nicely for the final day of a series that India needed to find plenty of answers….#INDvNZ
— Nikhil
(@CricCrazyNIKS) November 2, 2024
Ashwin had to give up chess and take out Carrom to get Anna back.
— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) November 2, 2024
India’s noses will be ahead by a streak#IndvsNZ
— Vikrant Gupta (@vikrantgupta73) November 2, 2024
received with interest @ashwinravi99 field player. Somehow, one always assumed that as his career progressed like Anil Kumble, he would naturally end up as a long slot bowler with reliable hands, but instead he always remained an outfielder and thus underrated. #IndvNZ
— Bharat Sundaresan (@beastieboy07) November 2, 2024
The test match is elegantly prepared. On the second day comes the decisive final meeting. You feel NZ can’t lose it, but if they win, go towards creating an upset in India #INDvNZ
— John Wright (@johnwright15) November 2, 2024
14 wickets on day 1, 15 wickets on day 2.
I’d be surprised if
doesn’t win this Test by lunchtime on Day 3.
— Michael Appleton (@michelappleton) November 2, 2024
Spintacular Stuff!
#INDvNZ #WhistlePod
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— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) November 2, 2024
Stumps on Day 2 in Mumbai!
A fine display of bowling #TeamIndia As New Zealand reached 171/9 in the 2nd innings.
See you tomorrow at Day 3 action
Account card – https://t.co/KNIvTEy04z#INDvNZ | @IDFCFIRSTBank pic.twitter.com/zJcPNgGWuJ
— BCCI (@BCCI) November 2, 2024
