Fri Oct 25 16:13:21 UTC 2024: **India vs New Zealand 2nd Test Day 2 Highlights:**

– **Match Status:** At stumps, New Zealand scored 198 runs for 5 wickets, leading India by 301 runs.

– **Key Performers:**
– New Zealand captain Tom Latham scored a vital 86 runs off 133 balls.
– Mitchell Santner was exceptional with the ball, taking 7 wickets for 53 runs.
– Washington Sundar took 11 wickets in the match, including Latham’s wicket on Day 2.

– **India’s Struggles:**
– India was all out for 156 runs in the first innings, conceding a 103-run lead to New Zealand.
– The Indian batting lineup collapsed, losing 9 wickets for just 106 runs on Day 2.
– Notable dismissals included Virat Kohli for 1 run and Shubman Gill for 30 runs.

– **Session Highlights:**
– New Zealand resumed batting at 85/2 at Tea with a lead of 188 runs.
– India faltered significantly in their batting approach, with five wickets lost for just 53 runs early in the first session.
– By Lunch, India was at 107/7, trailing by 152 runs.

– **Match Atmosphere:**
– The match dynamics shifted in favor of New Zealand, who could potentially achieve a historic Test series win in India, a feat never accomplished before.
– The Indian crowd was stunned at their team’s poor performance and batting collapse.

– **Looking Ahead:**
– With New Zealand leading by a substantial margin, India needs strong performances in their second innings to fight back in the match.

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