Fri Nov 01 10:02:29 UTC 2024: ## India Struggles to Match New Zealand’s Dominance on Day 1 of 3rd Test

**Mumbai:** India’s hopes of avoiding a clean sweep in the three-match Test series against New Zealand took a hit on Day 1 of the third Test at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. While New Zealand posted a respectable 235 runs, India ended the day at 86/4, still trailing by 149 runs.

**New Zealand’s Strong Start:**

New Zealand started the day aggressively, with Daryl Mitchell leading the charge with a blistering 82 runs, laced with 3 fours and 3 sixes. Will Young also contributed with 71 runs, while Tom Latham (28) and Rachin Ravindra (5) provided valuable support. India’s bowling attack was led by Ravindra Jadeja, who bagged a five-wicket haul, with Washington Sundar chipping in with four wickets.

**India’s Stumble:**

In reply, India’s top order crumbled, with Rohit Sharma (18), Yashasvi Jaiswal (30), and Virat Kohli (4) failing to make significant contributions. Shubman Gill (31*) and Rishabh Pant (1*) remained unbeaten at the end of the day, but India faces a tough task to overcome the deficit and secure a win in the match.

**Key Highlights:**

* New Zealand won the toss and opted to bat first.
* Daryl Mitchell’s 82 runs were the highlight of the New Zealand innings.
* Ravindra Jadeja took a five-wicket haul for India.
* India will need to bat with great resilience and avoid further collapses on Day 2.

**The win in this match is crucial for India to stay alive in the World Test Championship race. It remains to be seen if India can bounce back on Day 2 and make a comeback in this crucial match.**

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