IND vs NZ: Third Test India and New Zealand play as they begin Day 2 in Wankhede Stadium at Mumbai. Being at such an advantage following India bowling New Zealand out at 235 to begin their innings.
Lead By India
What happened was a close contest wherein India could go past 263 in their first innings, thereby taking a slight lead. The Indian bowlers again proved their talent with some excellent fielding.
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R Ashwin’s Sensational Catch
Ashwin highlighted the day with a catch of a sitter after running 19 meters within 5 seconds while Ravindra Jadeja delivered the ball in that over during which Daryl Mitchell was at the crease. “And the seniors are playing their role; great catch,” said the commentator, Ravi Shastri as this went quickly viral across social media.
Runs backwards
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Keeps his eyes 👀 on the ball
Completes an outstanding catch 👍
Sensational stuff from R Ashwin! 👏 👏
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Excellence With The Ball For Jadeja And Ashwin
Daryl Mitchell was another man who scored 21 off 44 before Jadeja took his wicket. To date, both Jadeja and Ashwin have bowled superbly to get three wickets each, which leaves India in an excellent position to push for victory.
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