Fri Oct 25 06:00:00 UTC 2024: – Virat Kohli struggled again in the second Test against New Zealand, getting bowled by Mitchell Santner for just 1 run after misjudging the ball.
– Kohli’s dismissal followed Shubman Gill’s LBW for 30 runs, which marked another disappointing performance following a lackluster first innings in the previous Test.
– Kohli has not performed well against spinners in Asia since 2021, accumulating only 606 runs in 26 innings at an average of 28.85, with 21 dismissals.
– His recent form has also seen him fall behind Rishabh Pant in the ICC Test rankings for batters.
– Washington Sundar was India’s standout bowler in the first innings, taking 7 wickets, while Ravichandran Ashwin added 3 wickets, helping dismiss New Zealand for 259 runs.
– India captain Rohit Sharma also had a poor outing, being dismissed for a duck on his 9th ball.

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