Sun Nov 03 06:23:38 UTC 2024: ## India on the cusp of victory as New Zealand crumble in Mumbai Test
**Mumbai, November 3, 2024:** India took a commanding lead in the third Test against New Zealand, setting up a potential victory on day three at the Wankhede Stadium. The Kiwis, resuming their second innings on a precarious 171/9, were bowled out for a paltry 174, adding just three runs to their overnight score. Ravindra Jadeja, the star of the match, claimed the final wicket, dismissing Azaj Patel to complete a magnificent five-wicket haul in the innings.
With New Zealand’s innings wrapped up, India require just 147 runs to seal the victory. However, their chase didn’t start smoothly. Rohit Sharma, who looked in good touch during the first innings, fell early to Matt Henry, scoring just 11. Young Shubman Gill followed soon after, dismissed for just 1 by Patel, leaving India struggling at 16/2 after four overs.
Jadeja’s performance was particularly noteworthy, as he became the first Indian bowler after Ravichandran Ashwin to take 50+ wickets in a single World Test Championship (WTC) cycle. His current tally stands at 51, surpassing the 48 wickets taken by Australia’s Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc in the ongoing WTC 2023-25 cycle.
India will be hoping to capitalize on this advantage and secure a win in the remaining two days, further cementing their position in the WTC table.
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