Sat Nov 02 05:02:10 UTC 2024: ## India’s Collapse Hands Kiwis the Advantage in Mumbai Test
**MUMBAI, INDIA -** India’s much-touted batting lineup suffered a dramatic collapse on Day 2 of the 3rd Test against New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium, handing the Kiwis a significant advantage.
After bowling out New Zealand for 235 runs earlier in the day thanks to Ravindra Jadeja’s five-wicket haul and Washington Sundar’s four, India looked to be in control. However, a sudden loss of three wickets in quick succession saw the hosts crumble from 78/2 to 86/4, leaving them trailing by 149 runs.
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Mohammed Siraj, and Virat Kohli all fell victim to the Kiwis’ spin attack, highlighting India’s vulnerability against the turning ball. This collapse came after a promising start, where openers Jaiswal and Shubman Gill had built a solid partnership.
The Indian batsmen, often criticized for their aggressive approach, were once again found wanting against the spin, with their attempts to accelerate the scoring rate proving costly.
Despite the collapse, Rishabh Pant showed his attacking intent, smashing a quick-fire fifty and bringing some much-needed momentum to the Indian innings.
With the pitch offering assistance to the spinners, the match is poised for a thrilling finish. India will need to bat with more discipline and patience on Day 3 to salvage the match and avoid a whitewash at home.
**Key Points:**
* India lost three wickets in quick succession, going from 78/2 to 86/4.
* Jaiswal, Siraj, and Kohli all fell victim to the Kiwi spinners.
* Rishabh Pant scored a quick-fire fifty for India.
* The pitch is offering assistance to the spinners, making it a challenging wicket for the batsmen.
* India trails by 149 runs and faces an uphill battle to win the match.
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