Sat Nov 02 10:07:15 UTC 2024: ## Rohit Sharma’s Poor Form Continues: India Faces Huge Target in Pune Test

**Pune, India:** India is facing a daunting task in the second Test match against New Zealand in Pune, needing to chase down a mammoth 359 runs for victory. The Kiwis set a challenging target after restricting India to a paltry 156 in their first innings.

Captain Rohit Sharma, who was expected to lead the chase with a big score, once again failed to deliver. He fell for a mere 8 runs in the second innings, continuing his poor run of form.

Sharma has only scored one half-century in his last eight innings, failing to make a significant impact with the bat. His lack of runs has drawn criticism from fans, who have been taking to social media to express their disappointment.

While teammate Yashasvi Jaiswal displayed aggression and scored freely, Sharma’s lack of intent was evident. He was caught by Will Young off Mitchell Santner, sparking a wave of memes and trolls on social media.

This target presents India with their highest ever chase at home, surpassing their previous best of 387 against England in Chennai in 2008. This is also the largest target New Zealand has set in a fourth innings of a Test match.

Despite the uphill battle, India will be hoping for a miracle, as they aim to avoid a series defeat.

**Meanwhile, Actress Chahat Khanna celebrated Diwali at her new home with family and friends.** The actress, who has been through two divorces, is now a single mother raising her twin daughters.

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