Sat Nov 02 08:00:37 UTC 2024: ## India Struggles to 239/8 in Third Test Against New Zealand
**MUMBAI, INDIA:** India faced a tough day on the field as they battled New Zealand in the third test. At stumps on Day 2, India were struggling at 239/8, with Washington Sundar (14*) and R. Ashwin (9*) at the crease.
India’s top order failed to deliver a strong start, with Rohit Sharma (18), Yashasvi Jaiswal (30), and Virat Kohli (4) falling early. Shubman Gill (70) and Rishabh Pant (60) offered some resistance with half-centuries, but the Kiwi bowlers kept them on the backfoot.
The day began with India trailing New Zealand’s first innings score of 235. India’s spin duo of Ravindra Jadeja (5 wickets) and Washington Sundar (4 wickets) wreaked havoc on the Kiwi batting lineup, securing a crucial victory in the first innings.
The Indian bowlers will need to step up on day three to limit New Zealand’s score and give their batsmen a fighting chance to secure a win.
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