Fri Nov 01 15:20:17 UTC 2024: ## India Stumble on Day 1 as New Zealand Dominate in Mumbai Test
**MUMBAI, INDIA -** India’s hopes of a comeback in the final Test against New Zealand suffered a blow on Day 1 at the Wankhede Stadium, with the hosts struggling to 86/4 at stumps.
Despite a promising start with Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill putting on a 50-run partnership, India’s batting lineup collapsed in the final overs, leaving them with a mountain to climb on Day 2.
New Zealand, already having secured the series, displayed a dominant performance, with Ajaz Patel taking a hat-trick that saw the dismissals of Mohammed Siraj, Virat Kohli, and Yashasvi Jaiswal.
The Kiwi bowling attack, led by Ajaz Patel, exploited India’s vulnerabilities, claiming wickets at crucial moments and disrupting the flow of the innings.
Daryl Mitchell continued his impressive form with a fighting fifty for New Zealand, keeping them firmly in control. The Kiwi batsman remained unbeaten on 54 at the close of play, while Will Young contributed a valuable 71 runs.
India’s bowlers, however, struggled to find their rhythm, with only Ravindra Jadeja managing to pick up multiple wickets.
With a challenging target ahead, India will need to regroup and produce a much improved performance on Day 2 to avoid a series whitewash.
The match will be played on the JioCinema platform, and fans can stay updated with the latest developments on Sportstar’s website and app.
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