India lose top spot in WTC standings after losing 0-3 to NZ
New Zealand, meanwhile, regained the fourth spot they lost to South Africa after the Proteas whitewashed Bangladesh earlier this week.
New Zealand, meanwhile, regained the fourth spot they lost to South Africa after the Proteas whitewashed Bangladesh earlier this week.
Continuing from where he left in the first innings, Jadeja, who took a fifer on day 1, once again tormented the Kiwi batters on a crumbling surface which according to his long-time spin twin Ashwin was slower than expected.
New Zealand have taken a “cautious approach” with Kane Williamson by ruling out the star batter from the side’s third and final Test against India in Mumbai, starting November 1.
“It is obviously a special feeling. Very proud to be up here. It is a team effort. This game was a clear example of everyone stepping up at the right times. Very special,” a proud Latham said.
Tom Blundell (30 not out) and Glenn Phillips (9 not out) returned unscathed with the BlackCaps building on to their 103-run first innings lead, added 198 runs for the loss of five wickets in their second essay at the end of the second day’s play.
Ajinkya Rahane said the criticism of them not playing short-ball well is unfair and the Test series loss in New Zealand was largely due to wind factor.
Ian Chapell commended Pujara for blending caution and aggression well, which saw the right-hander score a half century in the first innings.
Jasprit Bumrah took three wickets and Mohammed Shami returned best figures of 4/81 as India had the Kiwis on the mat in their first innings.
Trent Boult seemed sympathetic about Indian batsmen and said their habits of playing on "slow pitches" are making their lives difficult.
Ravindra Jadeja took a sensational one-handed airborne catch at deep mid-wicket to end the useful ninth-wicket partnership between Jamieson and Wagner.
