Sat Nov 02 11:44:44 UTC 2024: ## India Stumbles on Day 2 as New Zealand Takes Control in Mumbai Test
**MUMBAI, INDIA** – Despite a strong start to the day, India found itself struggling on Day 2 of the third Test against New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The home side, aiming to salvage some pride after losing the first two Tests, ended the day with a precarious 86 for four, still trailing New Zealand by 149 runs.
Ravindra Jadeja, who took a five-wicket haul on Day 1, was again the pick of the Indian bowlers, claiming three more wickets to leave New Zealand’s batting reeling at one point. However, a late surge by New Zealand’s tailenders, led by Glenn Phillips’ explosive 26 off just 14 deliveries, put the visitors in a strong position.
India’s batting woes continued with Shubman Gill (31) and Rishabh Pant (60) showing glimpses of form but failing to establish a solid foundation. The duo will resume on Day 3 with the responsibility of steering India to a respectable score and minimizing the deficit.
“We have raised our expectations so high that we have not lost a single series for 12 years,” said Jadeja after the opening day’s play, expressing his disappointment at the series loss. “We need to pick up positives from this.”
New Zealand will be confident of closing out the series win on Day 3, while India will need a monumental effort to avoid a whitewash.
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