Akash Deep continued his impressive form with the new ball, providing India with an early breakthrough in New Zealand's second innings. In the very first over of the innings, he dismissed New Zealand captain Tom Latham, who was clean bowled after facing just four deliveries.
Akash Deep's fiery send-off to Tom Latham
After India declared their first innings at 263 runs, Rohit Sharma entrusted the new ball to Akash Deep, who delivered a crucial wicket for the hosts.
Akash Deep made an early impact in the match, dismissing New Zealand captain Tom Latham with a brilliant delivery. The ball swung late and nipped into Latham, who was unable to adjust his defensive shot. The ball crashed into the stumps, leaving Latham stunned.
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With this early wicket, India gained a significant advantage over New Zealand, putting the visitors on the back foot. Akash Deep's aggressive send-off to Latham further fueled the intensity of the match.
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However, after the early loss of Latham, Devon Conway showed some resistance. But his innings was cut short by Washington Sundar, who trapped him with a sharp delivery that took an extra bounce.
Conway's promising start was cut short when he edged a defensive shot to Shubman Gill at second slip. This dismissal triggered a mini-collapse for New Zealand, as Rachin Ravindra was soon dismissed by Ravichandran Ashwin. With these two quick wickets, New Zealand found themselves in trouble at 45/3 after 15 overs.
Rachin Ravindra's struggles against off-spin in Asian conditions have been evident. In 365 balls faced, he has scored 193 runs at an average of 21.44, getting dismissed nine times. After getting rid of Rachin, Indian bowlers continued to pester New Zealand. The dangerous looking Daryl Mitchell also returned to the pavilion after felling prey to Jadeja's spin wizardry in the 28th over. Jadeja returned to hunt down Tom Blundell by cleaning up his stumps at just 4. Glenn Phillips was the next man to return to the hut. It was R Ashwin who trapped Phillips at 26 off 14. New Zealand finished the day's play at 171/9, taking 143-run lead over India
