Fri Oct 25 22:26:01 UTC 2024: In the recently concluded second Test match between India and New Zealand in Pune, Virat Kohli faced a disappointing outing, getting bowled by Mitchell Santner after just eight balls. Santner led an impressive bowling performance, taking seven wickets for 53 runs and helping to dismiss India for 156 runs, giving New Zealand a significant first-innings lead. At the end of day two, New Zealand was in control at 198 for five, extending their lead to 301 runs, with captain Tom Latham contributing 86 runs.
Despite a solid start from Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill, India’s batting collapsed, losing six wickets for just 96 runs in the first session alone. Other key players, including Rishabh Pant and Sarfaraz Khan, also struggled, further exacerbating the team’s woes. Washington Sundar took four wickets but could not stop New Zealand’s dominance, particularly as Santner and Glenn Phillips put pressure on the Indian batsmen. Santner’s performance marked a remarkable turnaround from his earlier lackluster showing during the Sri Lanka tour and established him as a crucial player on subcontinent pitches.
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