Fri Oct 18 11:41:26 UTC 2024: ## India Loses Early Wicket in Second Innings, Still Trail New Zealand by 284 Runs
**Wellington, New Zealand:** India’s chase of a mammoth target in the second innings got off to a shaky start as opener Yashasvi Jaiswal was dismissed early on. Jaiswal, who looked promising in the initial overs, was sent back to the pavilion by Ajaz Patel for a score of [score not provided in the text].
India were reduced to 72/1 after 18 overs, still trailing New Zealand by a substantial 284 runs. With the required run rate climbing rapidly, India will need to find a way to rebuild their innings and keep the chase alive.
The match is poised for a thrilling finish, with India facing a challenging task to overcome the deficit and secure victory.
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