Live Score: India Struggles in Middle Order Against New Zealand on Day 2
Dinesh Karthik mentioned that New Zealand's spinners would do well if they bowled at the right speeds.
Devon Conway was the leading run-scorer for the visiting team. He made 76 runs before getting out.
India's middle order struggled after the drinks break on Day 2 of the second Test against New Zealand in Pune.
Shubman Gill started strong but was out for 30 runs. He and Yashasvi Jaiswal had a 49-run partnership. Virat Kohli was out next, bowled by Mitchell Santner.
Rishabh Pant came in to bat but Jaiswal was dismissed right after the drinks break. India also lost Pant soon.
The pitch was tough for batting, and Dinesh Karthik mentioned that New Zealand's spinners would do well if they bowled at the right speeds.
In New Zealand's first innings, R Ashwin took two early wickets. Devon Conway was the leading run-scorer for the visiting team. He made 76 runs before getting out.
Washington Sundar had an dream spell, taking six crucial wickets, including those of Ravindra and Mitchell.
After Day 1, Sundar felt grateful for the chance to play. He focused on accuracy and adjusting his pace.
He noted that the pitch was expected to spin from the start, and his favorite wicket was Ravindra, who was batting well.
Highlights:
India started the day at 16/1, trailing New Zealand by 243 runs.
Rohit Sharma was out for a duck, scoring 0 runs on Day 1.
Shubman Gill scored 30 runs before being dismissed by Santner.
Virat Kohli was out for only 1 run, bowled by Santner.
India lost five wickets for just 53 runs.
Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal had a partnership of 49 runs for the second wicket.
Scorecard: India - 107/7 at Lunch, trail by 152 runs
