Sat Nov 02 15:28:50 UTC 2024: ## India Dominates Day 2 in Mumbai Test, New Zealand Trails by 143 Runs
**Mumbai, India** – India continued their dominance over New Zealand on Day 2 of the third and final Test match at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
After bundling out New Zealand for 235 in their first innings, India, despite losing their first wicket early, bounced back with a strong showing from Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant, both of whom scored half-centuries. India’s first innings ended at 263 runs.
New Zealand’s second innings began with a flurry of wickets as India’s spin duo of Ravindra Jadeja and R. Ashwin wreaked havoc. Jadeja took four wickets while Ashwin claimed three, leaving the visitors struggling at 88/3.
Will Young provided the only significant resistance for New Zealand, scoring a half-century. However, he was eventually dismissed by Jadeja, leaving New Zealand at 171/9 at stumps.
India now holds a commanding lead of 143 runs with one day remaining in the Test. New Zealand will need a monumental effort to salvage a draw, let alone a win.
The day saw a flurry of wickets, crucial partnerships, and a dramatic shift in momentum. The match will resume tomorrow with the fate of the series hanging in the balance.
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