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.
Indian bowlers had stolen the show in the first innings as they bundled New Zealand at 235 to hand India a slender 7-run lead before batsmen failed again.
With India struggling at a score 80-2, Virat Kohli joined Cheteshwar Pujara, only to last 15 balls and score 3 runs before getting dismissed by Tim Southee.
It was mainly because of half-centuries from Hanuma Vihari, Prithvi Shaw and Cheteshwar Pujara that the visitors managed to reach a respectable total.
Virat Kohli failed to make any contribution in India's first innings and was sent to the pavilion by the veteran Tim Southee for a paltry score of 3.
India will be desperate to overcome the deficit and hope the star players, most of whom failed miserably in the series opener, perform to their potential
