After a rain-affected first day, the first Test between India and New Zealand commenced on the second day. Unfortunately for India, things quickly took a turn for the worse. While batting, they collapsed, posting their lowest total at home. The struggles continued in the field, where they encountered further difficulties when Rishabh Pant had to leave the field due to injury. This challenging day left the Indian team in a precarious position as they faced setbacks on both fronts.
Rishabh Pant Injured in Between Match:
Batting first, India was bowled out for a mere 46 runs in Bengaluru. New Zealand capitalized on this low total, swiftly chasing it down and building a substantial lead. During the match, India faced another setback when Rishabh Pant sustained an injury and had to leave the field. This combination of a poor batting performance and an injury left the Indian team struggling to regain control of the match.
In the 36.6 over, Jadeja delivered a ball to Conway that nearly resulted in a wicket. The ball hit a footmark, causing it to spin sharply. Conway attempted a risky drive but lost his balance and completely missed the delivery. The ball narrowly grazed the off stump before hitting Rishabh Pant on the side of his knee, a particularly vulnerable area that can cause significant pain.
Immediately, the physio rushed onto the field to attend to Pant, who was lying on the ground and grimacing in discomfort. As the physio worked to alleviate his pain, the scene highlighted the physical demands of cricket and the unexpected challenges players face during the match. Pant’s injury added to India’s mounting difficulties in an already tough situation.
This situation appears concerning as Pant has taken off his right pad while the physio evaluates his condition. Dhruv Jurel is quickly making his way onto the field, fully equipped with his pads, indicating that Pant will be leaving the game. It’s the same right knee that had previously caused him trouble during that serious incident. Let’s hope that some ice will help alleviate Pant’s discomfort and allow him to recover quickly.
Match Right Now:
At the end of Day 2, New Zealand concluded their innings at 180 for 3, holding a commanding lead of 134 runs over India, who could only manage 46 runs in their first batting effort. The match saw Rachin Ravindra batting on 22 runs from 34 balls and Daryl Mitchell contributing 14 runs off 39 deliveries.
Jasprit Bumrah delivered an impressive spell, with figures of 10 overs, 4 runs, and 23 wickets taken at an economy rate of 2.30. Meanwhile, Mohammed Siraj bowled 7 overs, conceding 21 runs without taking a wicket, maintaining a slightly higher economy of 3.00. The situation left India in a precarious position, as New Zealand demonstrated a strong performance throughout the day.
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