A special, special win this for New Zealand. They were the underdogs heading into the Test series and have totally outplayed India in all departments in these two Test matches. A massive victory this for New Zealand and it will do wonders for their confidence as they aim at a clean sweep. India on the other hand, have lost a home Test series after 12 years! This loss will surely sting India and Rohit Sharma along with Gautam Gambhir have a lot of difficult decisions to make heading into the Wankhede Test. India's fortress at home has been breached and Mitchell Santner has been the protagonist in New Zealand's first Test series win on Indian soil. Just like the first Test, India's batting in the first innings has turned out to be a cause of concern. India would look to do much better than this in Wankhede while New Zealand eye a clean sweep.
OUT! One more wicket falls for India and Akash Deep is the one to fall! The right-hander struck the ball hard but it went straight to Rachin Ravindra. New Zealand one wicket away from winning this Test and the series! Akash Deep c Rachin Ravindra b Ajaz Patel 1(24)
Out! Ravi Ashwin hands an easy catch to Daryll Mitchell. Great bowling from Mitchell Santner as the pacer picks up his sixth wicket helping the visitors to close in on the impressive series win. Ravi Ashwin c Daryll Mitchell b Mitchell Santner 18 (34)
200 up for India! Hosts reach a major barrier with Ravindra Jadeja and Ravi Ashwin showing their experience on the field. Stitching a 33-run partnership, the pair helped India to cross the 200-run mark. Still a long way to go but good signs for India at the moment.
The play has begun after the tea break and all the eyes will be on Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin. The Kiwi spinners have troubled the Indian batters and have put their team close to win.
The Kiwi spinners are all over the Indian batters at Tea on Day 3 of the IND vs NZ 2nd Test. Mitchell Santner has ripped off India's top and middle order. Now all the onus is on Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin.
OUT! The match is slipping away from the Indian team as the seventh wicket goes down for the Indian team. Sundar tries to work the ball towards the mid-wicket but at the end gets an edge and ball goes straight to short leg. Washington Sundar c Will Young b Glenn Phillips 21 (47)
OUT! Mitchell Santner single-handedly is ripping off the Indian batting lineup. Santner picks up another fifer and dismisses Sarfaraz Khan. The ball kept low and went onto hit the stumps. Sarfaraz Khan b Mitchell Santner 9 (12)
OUT! Huge wicket for the Kiwis in the form of Virat Kohli and who it is Mitchell Santner. The Kiwi spinner forces Virat to play on the backfoot and the Indian team has lost its fifth wicket. Virat Kohli lbw Mitchell Santner 17 (40)
The India national cricket team will be up against New Zealand on Day 3 of the IND vs NZ 2nd Test 2024 at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. The IND vs NZ 2nd Test 2024 Day 3 has a start time of 09:30 AM IST (Indian Standard Time). The Kiwis are all over India at the moment and they will look forward to win the match and clinch their first-ever Test series in India. Rohit Sharma and Co has been completely outplayed in the match so far wherein they haven't been able to play the Kiwi bowlers. India vs New Zealand Free Live Streaming Online, 2nd Test 2024 Day 3: How To Watch IND vs NZ Cricket Match Live Telecast on TV?.
New Zealand have been on top of their game in the IND vs NZ 2024 Test series so far. The Blackcaps have made a brilliant comeback after the loss in the Test series against Sri Lanka. The Kiwis have played spin better than the Indian batters and they will look forward to continuing the same approach on Day 3 as well. Washington Sundar Heaves Sigh of Relief After Dismissing Tom Latham During IND vs NZ 2nd Test 2024, Video Goes Viral.
On the other hand, the Indian team will want to wrap up the Kiwi batting lineup as soon as possible and try to chase down the given target. The Indian team need to display a better batting performance than the first innings if they wish to level the series.