Fri Oct 18 10:02:06 UTC 2024: ## India Trails by 299 Runs After Steady Start in Second Innings
**Bengaluru:** India made a steady start in their second innings of the first Test against New Zealand, reaching 57 runs without losing a wicket at the tea break. However, they still trail by a massive 299 runs.
Openers Rohit Sharma (27*) and Yashasvi Jaiswal (29*) were both looking comfortable at the crease. Earlier, New Zealand had declared their first innings at 402 runs, while India were bowled out for a paltry 46 runs in their first innings.
The match is poised for an exciting final two days, with India needing to bat with exceptional resilience to avoid a large deficit.
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