Sat Nov 02 15:53:44 UTC 2024: ## India on the Verge of Victory as Spin Duo Dismantle New Zealand in Mumbai Test
**Mumbai, India:** India took a commanding lead in the third Test against New Zealand on Day 2, with the spin duo of Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin wreaking havoc on the Kiwi batting lineup.
New Zealand, who opted to bat first, were bundled out for 171/9 in their second innings, leaving them with a lead of 143 runs.
The Indian bowlers, led by Akash Deep who dismissed opener Tom Latham early on, relentlessly attacked the New Zealand batsmen. Will Young, the only Kiwi batsman to offer any resistance, scored a valiant 51 before falling prey to Jadeja.
Jadeja finished the day with impressive figures of 4/52, while Ashwin claimed 3/63. With just one wicket remaining on Day 3, India are poised for a series-clinching victory.
A win in Mumbai would be crucial for the Indian team, who are currently 0-2 down in the series. It would boost their morale before they embark on the highly anticipated Border Gavaskar Trophy series against Australia.
The day saw several notable performances:
* Shubman Gill missed out on a century, finishing on 90 runs.
* Rishabh Pant continued his aggressive approach, scoring a quickfire 60.
* Ajaz Patel, the hero of the last Test at Wankhede, claimed a five-wicket haul in the first innings for New Zealand.
The final day of the Test promises to be a thrilling one, with India looking to wrap up the series and gain momentum for the upcoming challenges.
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