Pune: The Kiwi team won this historic series against the Indian team by winning the first two matches of the 3-match Test series. 12 years ago England defeated India in the home Test series. However, today we are going to tell you about those 5 reasons due to which India lost the Pune Test.
Very poor batting of Indian team, Rohit-Virat failed miserably
The batting of the Indian team was a complete flop in both the innings. Team India was reduced to just 156 runs in the first innings. So on this many runs in the second innings. In big matches, the team looks at its most senior players, which Team India has in the form of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. But both the giants failed completely. Where Rohit scored a duck in the first innings and 8 runs in the second innings. Whereas Virat was out after scoring 1 run in the first innings and 17 runs in the second innings.
Spin strategy did not work, Team India trapped in its own trap
The pitch of Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune was no less than heaven for spinners. India’s plan was to trap the Kiwis in its net. But New Zealand played better spin than India in both the innings. Due to this, Team India got trapped in its own trap. Indian batsmen were completely stunned in front of Mitchell Santner.
Pace was the biggest success, Jasprit Bumrah and Akadeep wicketless
The pace battery of the Indian team also did not work in this match. Fast bowlers Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep could not take even a single wicket in their combined innings. Both the bowlers do not have a single wicket in their name in this test match. The spinners did not get any support from the fast bowlers.
Bad running between the wickets, Rishabh Pant was run out.
The Indian team had to chase the target of 359 runs to win. To achieve this target, India’s biggest match winner Rishabh Pant was necessary. But due to poor coordination while running with Virat Kohli, Pant was run out on zero after playing 3 balls. This run out cost India a lot.
Captaincy strategy beyond understanding, Gautam Gambhir failed on every front
The strategy of Indian captain Rohit Sharma and coach Gautam Gambhir did not work completely in the Pune Test. Hitman’s attempt to bowl first after winning the toss was not successful. As the game progressed. The pitch became worse for batting. In such a situation, India could have batted first. Apart from this, India’s strategy of batting so deep also flopped.