India faced New Zealand in the 2nd Test, Day 1, at Pune, starting with significant pressure after losing the first Test.
Shubman Gill’s return is anticipated after missing the first Test due to injury. The pitch is expected to favor spinners, adding to India’s selection dilemmas as they aim to level the series
After won the toss New Zealand batted first, scoring 259 all out.
Ravichandran Ashwin takes three wickets for 63 runs for India and Washington Sundar takes Seven wickets for India. Sundar registered his career-best figures. R. Ravindra scored highest 65 runs for New Zealand.
India struggled early, ending the day at 16/1, with Rohit Sharma dismissed for a duck.
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