Fri Oct 25 18:18:16 UTC 2024: **IND vs NZ 2nd Test Highlights:**

1. **Current Match Status:** As of the end of Day 2 in Pune, New Zealand has scored 198 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in its second innings, leading by a total of 301 runs.

2. **First Innings Performance:**
– New Zealand scored 259 runs in its first innings, gaining a 103-run lead.
– India’s first innings ended at 156 runs, with Ravindra Jadeja as the top scorer at 38 runs.
– Mitchell Santner was impressive with the ball, taking 7 wickets for New Zealand.

3. **Washington Sundar’s Performance:**
– Washingston Sundar was the standout bowler for India in the first innings, taking 7 wickets and returning to the team after 3 years.

4. **Changes in Playing XI:**
– India made three changes to its team, bringing in Shubman Gill, Washington Sundar, and Aakash Deep, while dropping KL Rahul, Kuldeep Yadav, and Mohammed Siraj.
– New Zealand replaced Matt Henry with spinnerr Mitchell Santner.

5. **Key Moments in the Match:**
– New Zealand is in a solid position, having established a significant lead.
– Tom Latham, New Zealand’s captain, is nearing a century after a strong performance with the bat.
– India faces challenges as many of its star batsmen have struggled during the match.

6. **Statistics:**
– By the end of Day 2, New Zealand reached a total of 198 runs in their second innings.
– Washington Sundar has taken 4 wickets in New Zealand’s second innings after his impressive performance in the first.

7. **Historical Context:** This series marks the first time since 2001 that any foreign team has taken a lead against India in consecutive matches on Indian soil.

The match continues with India needing significant performance from their bowlers to restrict New Zealand’s lead and make a competitive comeback in this Test.

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