India beat New Zealand by 62 runs in the first innings of the 2nd Test at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The Indian team, which did not give a follow-on, is in a strong position with a lead of 332 runs at the end of the 2nd day.
Day 2 …
The 2nd Test between India and New Zealand started yesterday at the Wankhede Stadium. At the end of the first day, India had scored 221 runs for the loss of 4 wickets. Mayank Agarwal was on the field with 120 runs and Saga with 25 runs. Saga, who added 2 more runs as the second day’s play continued yesterday morning, was ruled out. Ravichandran Aswin, who came on the field next, took the wicket of Ajaz Patel bowling without taking any runs. Akshar Patel, who came later, teamed up with Mayank Agarwal to score a run.
Akshar Fifty …
Akshar, who scored a half-century, was dismissed for 52. However, Mayank Agarwal, who continued to play, piled up 150 as Ajaz Patel took the wicket. The Indians were bowled out for 325 in the first innings.
Within 62 runs …
The New Zealanders, who then played the first innings, could not cope with the Indian spin bowling from the start. Batting in 28.1 overs, New Zealand lost all their wickets for 62 runs. Jamison top-scored with 17 and Latham with 10. The others came out with a single-digit run.
2nd Innings ..
Aswin took 4 wickets for India. Siraj took 3 wickets and Akshar Patel took 2 wickets. Jayant Yadav took one wicket. Subsequently New Zealand became the follow-on. However, India did not give up a follow-on and continued their second innings with a lead of 263 runs.
332 runs lead …
At the end of the 2nd day yesterday, the Indian team scored 69 runs without losing a wicket and has a total lead of 332 runs. Mayank Agarwal with 38 and Pujara with 29 are on the field. If this strong position continues, the chances of the Indian team winning will be bright.