India's batting maestro Virat Kohli endured a disappointing performance in the second Test against New Zealand at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune which Rohit Sharma's men ended up losing. India's 12-year unbeaten streak at home in Test cricket came to an end with a crushing 113-run defeat to New Zealand in the second Test in Pune.
Virat Kohli's batting fiasco in Pune
Besides India's disastrous show in Pune, it was Kohli batting failure which drew everyone's attention. Despite expectations that Kohli would be a key player for India, particularly given his strong record at the Pune venue, he failed to deliver in both innings. After a solitary run in the first innings, Kohli started his second innings promisingly, showcasing glimpses of his former dominance. However, he was unable to sustain the momentum and ultimately fell short of making a significant contribution.
Kohli's promising start to the second innings raised hopes of a significant contribution. However, his innings was cut short by Mitchell Santner, who had dismissed him in the first innings as well. Kohli attempted to defend a length ball that skidded off the pitch, but was trapped in front of the wicket. Despite reviewing the decision, the umpire's call confirmed the dismissal, leaving Kohli frustrated once again.
Kohli's frustration with the umpire's decision was evident. His anger continued to escalate as he walked back to the pavilion, venting his frustration by hitting the ice box with his bat.
Watch Virat Kohli unleashes fury on ice box after getting out
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Kohli managed to score 17 runs off 40 balls, including two boundaries. However, his dismissal triggered another batting collapse for the Indian team, leading to a significant loss. This disappointing performance drew widespread criticism for the team's batting abilities. Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja formed a brief partnership, scoring 39 runs together. However, once Ashwin was dismissed, India's resistance crumbled, and New Zealand, led by Mitchell Santner, wrapped up the innings for 245 runs. This resounding victory gave New Zealand a 2-0 lead in the series, marking India's first home series loss in 12 years. India will now look to salvage some pride in the third and final Test in Mumbai, starting on November 1.
