Team India's Bold Decision On Mumbai Pitch After Going 0-2 Down Against New Zealand

29.10.2024 - 06:09 sports.ndtv.com

Trailing New Zealand 0-2, the Indian cricket team is gearing up for the third Test against the Kiwis at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, with nothing but a win in sight.

Though the series has been lost, India are eyeing nothing less than a victory in Mumbai to boost their World Test Championship final hopes.

However, a big change is expected to take place as far as the nature of the pitch is concerned as the two teams square off in the final encounter of the series.

Spinners have dominated proceedings in the first two matches of the series, generating turn from the first day itself. However, the Wankhede pitch is expected to be much different, offering a lot more to the batters on Day 1.

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