Fri Oct 25 14:32:42 UTC 2024: **India vs New Zealand 2nd Test Day 2 Highlights Summary:**

– **New Zealand’s Dominance**: At stumps, New Zealand reached 198/5, holding a 301-run lead over India in Pune. Captain Tom Latham played a key role with a gritty 86 runs off 133 balls before being dismissed by Washington Sundar.

– **India’s Struggles**: India struggled throughout the day, being all out for just 156 in their first innings, giving New Zealand a first-innings lead of 103 runs. They had a disastrous collapse, losing nine wickets for only 106 runs during the day’s play.

– **Outstanding Performances**: Mitchell Santner was the standout bowler for New Zealand, claiming 7 wickets for 53 runs, marking his best Test performance. Glenn Phillips supported with 2 wickets. Washington Sundar had previously taken 7 wickets for 59 runs in New Zealand’s first innings.

– **Key Moments**:
– India’s middle order faltered with critical wickets falling cheaply, including Virat Kohli, dismissed for just 1 run.
– Shubman Gill scored a promising 30 runs but fell to Santner, and Yashasvi Jaiswal added 30 runs before being caught off Phillips.
– Washington Sundar’s 11th match wicket came when he dismissed Latham.

– **Stump Summary**: New Zealand finished the day at 198/5 in 53 overs, leading India by 301 runs. Blundell and Phillips were not out at the end of play, putting New Zealand in a strong position to win their first-ever Test series in India.

– **Conclusion**: With New Zealand’s substantial lead and India’s fragile batting performance, they face a challenging task ahead in the ongoing Test match.

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