Fri Nov 01 15:20:21 UTC 2024: ## India Stumble After Early Dominance in Third Test Against New Zealand
**Mumbai, India -** India dominated the first day of the third and final Test against New Zealand, dismissing the visitors for 235 runs, thanks to a stellar bowling performance by Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar. However, the hosts’ batting faltered in the final session, leaving them at a precarious 86/4 at stumps.
The early wickets were largely due to Jadeja and Sundar, who picked up nine wickets between them. Sundar was particularly impressive, removing both New Zealand captain Tom Latham (28) and in-form batsman Rachin Ravindra (5) in quick succession. Will Young top scored for the Kiwis with 71 runs, while Daryl Mitchell chipped in with 82.
Despite their early dominance, India’s batsmen struggled to find their rhythm, losing wickets at a rapid pace. The loss of Rohit Sharma (18) and Virat Kohli (4), who was run out by a direct throw from Matt Henry, added to their woes. Shubman Gill (31 not out) and Yashasvi Jaiswal (26) provided some stability, but the hosts will need to bat better on day two to avoid a similar collapse.
The match is delicately poised after day one, with India needing to find a way to bounce back from their batting struggles. They will be hoping to win the match and claim the series victory.
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