NEW DELHI: Already trailing 0-1 within the three-match Check collection, Workforce India discovered themselves in a troublesome spot within the second Check in opposition to New Zealand.
Regardless of proscribing New Zealand to 259, the Indian batters struggled to place up runs and have been dismissed for 156, handing New Zealand a major 103-run lead.
Because the Indian bowlers labored laborious for breakthroughs, Ravindra Jadeja created an opportunity within the thirty seventh over of New Zealand’s second innings, discovering the sting of New Zealand captain Tom Latham’s bat, who was on 68 on the time.
Jadeja’s good-length supply outdoors off stump drew Latham into taking part in inside the road, leading to a high quality edge. Nonetheless, the prospect was low and troublesome, leaving Indian captain Rohit Sharma with minimal probability to achieve it within the slip cordon. The ball zipped away to the boundary, heightening India’s frustration.
Visibly upset, Virat Kohli was seen talking to Latham and Blundell as they conversed in the course of the pitch.
In a viral video on social media, Kohli gave the impression to be asking them to keep away from working down the center of the pitch. One other video confirmed Kohli in dialog with the on-field umpire.
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New Zealand have been bowled out for 255 on Day 3 of the second Check to set India a victory goal of 359 runs.
New Zealand received the opening Check in Bengaluru by eight wickets.
