Sat Nov 02 11:19:17 UTC 2024: ## India vs New Zealand 3rd Test: India Takes 28-run Lead, Gill and Pant Put on a Show on Day 2
**Mumbai:** The third and final Test between India and New Zealand witnessed a thrilling Day 2 at the Wankhede Stadium. India, starting the day with a 28-run lead, put on a strong display of batting, with Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant leading the charge.
The day began with New Zealand’s first innings ending at 235, with Will Young’s half-century proving to be a lone bright spot. India’s bowlers, spearheaded by Ravindra Jadeja’s five-wicket haul on Day 1, kept the Kiwis in check.
In their second innings, New Zealand struggled against the Indian attack. Early wickets by Akashdeep, Washington Sundar, and R. Ashwin put the Kiwis on the back foot. However, Will Young showed resilience, battling through the early wickets.
India, however, showcased their batting prowess. Shubman Gill, with a patient 90, and Rishabh Pant, with a powerful 60, built a crucial partnership, taking the score past 150. Gill was unfortunate to be dismissed just short of a century, but the damage had been done.
Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, India managed to post a respectable total of 263, extending their lead to 28 runs. The day ended with India’s first innings coming to a close, leaving the Kiwis with a mammoth task in the remaining two days of the match.
The match is poised for an exciting climax with India holding a slight advantage. With the series on the line, both teams will be looking to leave it all on the field in the final two days of play.
First Piper 