India vs New Zealand LIVE, 1st Test, Day 2: India's Toss Decision Faces Criticism After Shaky Start vs NZ

17.10.2024 - 06:13 sports.ndtv.com

India vs New Zealand LIVE, 1st Test, Day 2: Matt Henry has provided New Zealand with their third breakthrough of the day as he dismissed Sarfaraz Khan for 0.

Currently, Rishabh Pant and Yashasvi Jaiswal are looking to form a good opening partnership and provide three-down India with some momentum.

On the other hand, New Zealand are eyeing some quick wickets, in order to get an upper hand in the game. India skipper Rohit Sharma won the toss and opted to bat against New Zealand on Day 2 of the first Test in Bengaluru.

India have included Sarfaraz Khan and spinner Kuldeep Yadav in their Playing XI. The duo has replaced Shubman Gill and Akash Deep respectively.

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