India vs New Zealand 1st Test, Day 3: Can India Make a Comeback?
It’s delicately poised after two days of play in the first Test between India and New Zealand in Bengaluru. India was bowled out for a nominal 46 in their first innings, their third-lowest total in Test history. That left New Zealand 134 leads at 180/3 and still batting at the close of play on Day 2.
To win this Test, India must bat well out of the second innings and get New Zealand out for a short total. And from now on, the responsibility of Jasprit Bumrah and Co. will be to restrict the Kiwis to a small total and await the batters to draw him out.
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Indian Batting Collapse
As a team, Indian batting fell miserably. Not much was happening on the pitch, but Indian batsmen were utterly unable to tackle the New Zealand bowling. Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul all fell short.
Solid Batting of New Zealand
The batting of New Zealand has been much more solid. Devon Conway and Will Young have contributed significant runs, and Tom Latham and Devon Conway have put on 67 runs partnership for the first wicket. Heading into Saturday, New Zealand is well-placed to declare its innings and give itself a chance to bowl India out twice.
Responsibility on Bumrah and Co. to be Hopes for India
Their bowlers will be the key to keeping India from fighting a comeback to the match. Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, and R Ashwin will have to bowl well to clean up New Zealand to something small. If they can get to it, Indian batters will have a chance to chase down a score.
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Can India bat well in their 2nd innings?
In their second innings, India’s batting will have to be a lot better. It will be vital for the Indian batters to play carefully and grind out runs, as the pitch looks to get slower with grip and lower the further the match goes.
Conclusion
India vs New Zealand 1st Test begins with a huge, thrilling atmosphere. New Zealand now has the upper hand. If Indian bowling manages to bowl them out within an achievable total and bat well in their second innings, they have a chance to win. The Kiwis will look to power on and get a win to cement their position.
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