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Mar 01, 2020
11:36 AM (IST)
Posted by Ranit Das
STUMPS!
That's the end of day's play. A total of 16 wickets have fallen on the day -- the most in New Zealand ever. The Indian bolwers did a great job to restrict New Zealand to below India's score. But, the batters once again failed to live up the expectations and they have been reduced to 90/6 with only a lead of 97 runs. Day 3 of the game will be interesting but New Zealand are on top at the end of day two. That's all from us. Join us tomorrow for Day 3 of the second Test.
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Mar 01, 2020
11:28 AM (IST)
Posted by Ranit Das
OUT!
Boult to Umesh: Round the wicket and it jags back in and through Umesh's defense and he falls to. 6 wickets down for India
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Mar 01, 2020
11:19 AM (IST)
Posted by Ranit Das
OUT!
Boult to Vihari: Boult comes round the wicket, angling in but this time Pujara plays a shot but to no avail as it takes the inside edge and jags back into the stumps. India lose their fifth wicket.
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Mar 01, 2020
11:08 AM (IST)
Posted by Ranit Das
Nightwatchman in
Umesh Yadav has been sent in ahead of Hanumva Vihari to see off the day's play.
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Mar 01, 2020
11:07 AM (IST)
Posted by Ranit Das
OUT!
Wagner to Rahane: Another ball around the ribs and he chops it on to his stumps. Another one bites the dust.
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Mar 01, 2020
10:38 AM (IST)
Posted by Ranit Das
FOUR!
Jamieson to Rahane: Strays down the leg and it hits him on the thigh pad and goes for a boundary
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Mar 01, 2020
10:36 AM (IST)
Posted by Ranit Das
DROPPED!
Wagner to Rahane: Short ball and Rahane goes for the pull but only manages to loop it in the air and it went straight to De Grandhomme at deep mid-wicket and it goes straight in and out of his hands.
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Mar 01, 2020
10:17 AM (IST)
Posted by Ranit Das
Bowling change: Wagner ON
Neil Wagner into the attack and expect a barrage of bouncers now.
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Mar 01, 2020
10:10 AM (IST)
Posted by Ranit Das
OUT!
De Grandhomme to Kohli: Once again he's out leg-before. De Grandhomme bowls one slow, angling in and it hits him straight on the pads much like the first innings and he's a goner. Doesn't review. India lose their third
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Mar 01, 2020
9:45 AM (IST)
Posted by Ranit Das
FOUR!
Jamieson to Kohli: Pitched up outside off with a hint of swing and Kohli drives it beautfiully for a boundary.
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Mar 01, 2020
9:38 AM (IST)
Posted by Ranit Das
FOUR!
Southee to Kohli: Pitched up on middle and leg and flicked nicely for a boundary. Opens his account with a four.
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Mar 01, 2020
9:27 AM (IST)
Posted by Ranit Das
OUT!
Southee to Shaw: Once again Shaw falls to a short ball. His feet didn't move and Shaw was caught in no man's land there. The ball hit the him on the gloves and lopped straight to Tom Latham at second slip. India lose their second wicket.
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Mar 01, 2020
9:08 AM (IST)
Posted by Ranit Das
FOUR!
Boult to Shaw: Short and outside off and Shaw plays it square of the wicket in between gully and slips for a boundary.
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Mar 01, 2020
9:00 AM (IST)
Posted by Ranit Das
OUT!
Boult to Mayank: CUT, COPY, PASTE! Over the wicket from Boult, with the ball coming back into Mayank and it hits him on the pads much like the first innings and the umpire raises the finger. India lose their first wicket.
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Mar 01, 2020
8:54 AM (IST)
Posted by Ranit Das
FOUR!
Southee to Shaw: Full ball and driven down the ground for a boundary. Covers the swing and plays it staight in the 'V' past Southee for a boundary.
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Mar 01, 2020
8:51 AM (IST)
Posted by Ranit Das
INDIA BACK IN
The players are out in the middle. Prithvi Shaw to take strike for India, Tim Southee has the ball for New Zealand.
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Mar 01, 2020
8:40 AM (IST)
Posted by Ranit Das
TEA!
The umpires have also called for Tea during the innings break and India will now look to score big in the second innings on a track that has been good for batting.
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Mar 01, 2020
8:34 AM (IST)
Posted by Ranit Das
ALL OUT!
Shami to Jamieson: Bowls a bouncer and Jamieson looks to go for the pull but only manages a top edge and Pant completes a good catch to end New Zealand's innings. NZ all out for 235, trailing India by 7 runs.
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Mar 01, 2020
8:14 AM (IST)
Posted by Ranit Das
FOUR!
Bumrah to Wagner: Length ball and punched off the back foot for a boundary. The runs keep on coming for New Zealand
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Mar 01, 2020
8:13 AM (IST)
Posted by Ranit Das
Bumrah returns
Jasprit Bumrah has come back on for India as New Zealand continue to eke out runs
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Mar 01, 2020
8:07 AM (IST)
Posted by Ranit Das
FOUR!
Jadeja to Wagner: This time Wagner gets into the act. Full, Wagner gets down on one knee and sweeps for a boundary.
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Mar 01, 2020
8:05 AM (IST)
Posted by Ranit Das
FOUR!
Shami to Jamieson: This time, he looks more in control. Length ball and driven down the ground for a boundary.
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Mar 01, 2020
8:04 AM (IST)
Posted by Ranit Das
FOUR!
Shami to Jamieson: Bouncer and Jamieson goes for the pull, only to get a top edge and it flies over the slip-cordon for a boundary. 200 comes up for New Zealand as well.
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Mar 01, 2020
7:57 AM (IST)
Posted by Ranit Das
DROPPED!
Shami to Wagner: Another short ball, Wagner pulls and gets a leading edge which went towards Hanuma Vihari, who was stationed at fine leg. But, the ball did a lot in the air and in the end, despite getting under it, Vihari drops it. How costly will this be?
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Mar 01, 2020
7:55 AM (IST)
Posted by Ranit Das
SUCCESSFUL REVIEW! NOT OUT!
Shami to Wagner: Shami bowls a bouncer and the Wagner fails to defend it and it goes behind and the Indians go straight up and the umpire gives him out. Wagner goes for the review straight away and points at his shoulders. Replays confirm the same and Wagner survives.
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Mar 01, 2020
7:51 AM (IST)
Posted by Ranit Das
FOUR!
Jadeja to Jamieson: Full and driven through the covers for a boundary. The tail is wagging once again and scoring some important runs.
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Mar 01, 2020
7:41 AM (IST)
Posted by Aditya Maheshwari
FOUR!
Umesh to Jamieson, FOUR! On the pads and the batsman guides it through fine leg for a boundary.
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Mar 01, 2020
7:35 AM (IST)
Posted by Aditya Maheshwari
OUT!
Jadeja to De Grandomme, OUT! Beauty from SIR JADEJA! Little bit of spin from the left-armer as de Grandhomme had no clue about it and the ball chips the stumps.
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Mar 01, 2020
7:26 AM (IST)
Posted by Aditya Maheshwari
FOUR!
Umesh to Jamieson, FOUR! Room from Umesh and Jamieson jumps onto it to drive it for the boundary. And it's an alarming sign for India as they are repeating the Wellington mistakes against the tail.
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Mar 01, 2020
7:24 AM (IST)
Posted by Aditya Maheshwari
Umesh Yadav back into attack
Umesh Yadav back into the attack as India look to restrict the tail early.
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Mar 01, 2020
6:55 AM (IST)
Posted by Aditya Maheshwari
OUT!
Bumrah to Southee, OUT! Second wicket from the over this time it's Southee, who is walking back towards the pavilion after edging the ball to Pant.
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Mar 01, 2020
6:53 AM (IST)
Posted by Aditya Maheshwari
OUT!
Bumrah to Watling, OUT! In the air and a sharp catch by Jadeja at point as Watling departs for a duck. Ideal start for India after Lunch.
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Mar 01, 2020
6:48 AM (IST)
Posted by Aditya Maheshwari
FOUR!
Shami to De Grandhomme, FOUR! Good looking shot from Colin as it was an uppish delivery and he pushes it into the gap to grab a boundary.
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Mar 01, 2020
6:42 AM (IST)
Posted by Aditya Maheshwari
Play resumes
Jasprit Bumrah to start the proceedings in the second session as India look to restrict New Zealand under 200 to get some healthy lead.
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Mar 01, 2020
6:04 AM (IST)
Posted by Aditya Maheshwari
India dominate first session
Indian bowlers dominate the first session of Day 2 as New Zealand lose five wickets at Lunch for just 79 runs. Shami strikes twice, while Bumrah, Umesh and Jadeja pick one wickets each. NZ 142/5 in 48 overs at Lunch on Day 2
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Mar 01, 2020
5:59 AM (IST)
Posted by Aditya Maheshwari
FOUR!
Shami to De Grandhomme, FOUR! Little bit of room from Shami and Colin slashes it in the gap for a boundary. India need to restrict the tail early this time to not repeat the mistakes of Wellington Test.
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Mar 01, 2020
5:56 AM (IST)
Posted by Aditya Maheshwari
Poor Review!
Bumrah to Watling, Huge Shout for LBW! Skipper Virat Kohli was a bit confused while taking the DRS call but Bumrah convinced him but height was the big issue there. India lost their first review.
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Mar 01, 2020
5:51 AM (IST)
Posted by Aditya Maheshwari
FOUR!
Shami to De Grandhomme, FOUR! Beauty from Shami as Colin gets a lucky edge and the ball races away for boundary and de Grandhomme is off to the mark.
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Mar 01, 2020
5:46 AM (IST)
Posted by Aditya Maheshwari
OUT! Stunner from Kohli!
Shami to Nicholls, OUT! Good catch from skipper Virat Kohli in the slips. It was a good delivery from Shami as he gets his second of the day and Nicholls depart for just 14
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Mar 01, 2020
5:42 AM (IST)
Posted by Aditya Maheshwari
Big Wickets for India
Big wickets for India as Taylor and Latham are back to the pavilion. Taylor was not looking in good touch and Jadeja gets the most experienced guy. Meanwhile, Shami removes Latham after the southpaw hits his 17th half-century.
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Mar 01, 2020
5:03 AM (IST)
Posted by Aditya Maheshwari
Excellent fielding from 'Lean-Mean' Shami!
Jadeja to Taylor! Full from Jadeja and Taylor sweeps it through fine-leg in the gap but Shami comes out of nowhere to stop the ball reaching the boundary with brilliant footwork near the rope.
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Mar 01, 2020
5:00 AM (IST)
Posted by Aditya Maheshwari
FOUR!
Shami to Latham, FOUR! Excellent Timing! It was an overpitched delivery from Mohammed Shami and Latham just places it straight down the ground for a boundary.
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Mar 01, 2020
4:47 AM (IST)
Posted by Aditya Maheshwari
Shami into the attack!
First bowling change from the Indian skipper as Mohammed Shami comes into the attack in the place of Umesh Yadav, who provided the first breakthrough in Tom Blundell.
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Mar 01, 2020
4:44 AM (IST)
Posted by Aditya Maheshwari
Ideal start for India
Good start from Indian bowlers as they get the early two wickets to lead India fight back on Day 2 of Christchurch Test.
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Mar 01, 2020
4:38 AM (IST)
Posted by Aditya Maheshwari
FOUR!
Umesh to Taylor, FOUR! Little bit of room and Taylor plays it square of the wicket to cut the ball for a boundary.
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Mar 01, 2020
4:33 AM (IST)
Posted by Aditya Maheshwari
GOOD OVER!
Good over from Umesh Yadav as he is changing his variations with good out-swingers and cutters, which is troubling the batsmen now.
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Mar 01, 2020
4:26 AM (IST)
Posted by Aditya Maheshwari
OUT!
Bumrah to Williamson, OUT! Big wicket for India and the big man Bumrah finally delivers. It was a sharp ball from Boom and Williamson was bit confused to play it as he was expecting it to swing and edges the ball to the keeper. NZ 69/2 vs IND
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Mar 01, 2020
4:12 AM (IST)
Posted by Aditya Maheshwari
OUT!
Umesh to Blundell, OUT! Good inswinger from Umesh and India get the first breakthrough. Umesh, who usually focusses on out-swingers attempted an in-swinger this time and gets the wicket. Poor review from the Kiwi batsman as he was plumbed in front of the wicket.
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Mar 01, 2020
4:04 AM (IST)
Posted by Aditya Maheshwari
MAIDEN OVER!
Good over from Umesh as he gets a little bit of movement from the angle he is bowling.
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Mar 01, 2020
4:00 AM (IST)
Posted by Aditya Maheshwari
Game On!
Umesh Yadav to start the Day 2 proceedings with the ball.
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Mar 01, 2020
3:25 AM (IST)
Posted by Aditya Maheshwari
Go for the kill!
Indian bowlers will look to get some early wickets in the first session of Day 2 to bounce back in the Test match. Jasprit Bumrah needs to rise on the occasion if India looking to win this.