New Zealand were bowled out for 235 against India in the third Test on November 1, their lowest total in the ongoing series so far. Ravindra Jadeja's five-fer and Washington Sundar's four-fer bulldozed New Zealand with their spin wizardry. Despite half-centuries from Daryl Mitchell (82) and Will Young (71), who put on a valuable 87-run partnership for the fourth wicket, the Black Caps were unable to build a substantial score.
The disciplined bowling performance of the Indian team, led by Ravindra Jadeja (5/65) and Washington Sundar (4/81), proved to be too much for the New Zealand batsmen. Jadeja and Sundar combined to take nine wickets between them, restricting New Zealand to a below-par total on a hot and humid day.
Left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja was the star performer for India, claiming five wickets for 65 runs. This was his 14th five-wicket haul in Test cricket. Off-spinner Washington Sundar, who had a stellar performance in the previous Test, continued his good form with figures of 4 for 81. Pacer Akash Deep was the only other Indian bowler to contribute to the wicket-taking effort, dismissing the dangerous Devon Conway LBW for four runs.
The spin duo of Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar dominated the first day of the third Test, bowling out New Zealand for 235 runs in just 65.4 overs. After New Zealand won the toss and opted to bat, the Indian spin twins took control of the match.
Jadeja was particularly impressive, picking up five wickets for 65 runs. He dismissed key players like Will Young (71) and Glenn Phillips (17). Earlier in the day, pacer Akash Deep removed Devon Conway for 4 runs. Washington Sundar also contributed significantly, taking four wickets for 81 runs.
Daryl Mitchell was the top-scorer for New Zealand with 81 runs. With this victory, New Zealand has taken an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.
