Thu Oct 24 14:20:27 UTC 2024: **Summary of India vs New Zealand 2nd Test Day 1 Highlights:**

– **Match Overview**: India faced New Zealand in the 2nd Test match in Pune on Thursday. By the end of Day 1, India posted 16 runs for the loss of 1 wicket and trails New Zealand by 243 runs.

– **Key Performances**:
– Washington Sundar excelled with a remarkable seven-wicket haul, helping to dismiss New Zealand for 259 runs in 79.1 overs.
– Devon Conway scored 76 runs off 141 balls, and Rachin Ravindra contributed 65 runs off 105 balls.

– **Wickets Breakdown**:
– Sundar took the crucial wickets of Ravindra and Tom Blundell (3) at pivotal moments.
– Ravichandran Ashwin supported well with 2 wickets, including the early dismissal of Tom Latham.

– **Batting Highlights**:
– Rohit Sharma was dismissed for a duck, bowled by Tim Southee.
– Yashasvi Jaiswal (6*) and Shubman Gill (10*) were not out at the end of the day.

– **Innings Summary**:
– New Zealand was at 92/2 at lunch and collapsed to 259 all out following Sundar’s impactful bowling after lunch.
– India’s performance on the first day was marked by some defensive field settings that allowed New Zealand to score freely at times.

– **Context**: This match is notable as New Zealand previously won the first Test, aiming to defeat India in a Test series at home for the first time since 2012. India made three changes to their lineup after their loss in the first match.

– **Score at Stumps**: India: 16/1 (11 overs), trailing by 243 runs against New Zealand.

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