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On Virat Kohli's Failure At No. 3, Anil Kumble Names Out-Of-Favour Star Who India Missed

Team India suffered a batting collapse on Day 2 of the 1st Test against New Zealand, bowled out for paltry total of 46 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Matt Henry took a five-wicket haul while William O'Rourke grabbed four scalps as the Indian team registered its lowest Test total on home soil. Rohit Sharma's decision to bat backfired as four of India's top seven batters were all dismissed for a duck, including star batter Virat Kohli, who perished after playing nine balls.

Day 3: India's Top-Order Fights To Salvage Opening Test vs New Zealand

Sarfaraz Khan and Virat Kohli led India's fight back with combative half-centuries after skipper Rohit Sharma set the platform with his 52-run knock as the hosts ended day three of the opening Test against New Zealand at 231 for three Friday. Resuming the day on 180 for three, New Zealand posted 402 on the board for a massive 356-run first-innings lead with Rachin Ravindra (134) conjuring up a majestic century. India, who were bowled out for a mere 46 in the first essay, made a confident start to their second innings with skipper Rohit and Yashasvi Jaiswal (35) producing a 72-run stand for the opening wicket.

"Considering Our Bowling...": India Star On Team's Chances Of Winning 1st New Zealand Test

Kuldeep Yadav on Friday said the pitch has started offering a bit of turn and placed faith on batters to build a sizeable lead in the second innings for Indian spinners to make an impact. India ended the third day of the first Test at 231 for three, and still trail by 125 runs. “The spinners were getting some help when we were bowling, and hopefully, we will get more spin on Day 5. But for that, we need a good total to defend,” said Kuldeep in the post-day press meet.

"Virat Kohli's Wicket Was Huge": New Zealand Star Blunt Verdict

Top-order batter Rachin Ravindra was relieved after New Zealand managed to bag the big wicket of Virat Kohli off the final ball of the third day, and hoped the bowlers will keep piling pressure on India on Saturday. Kohli (70) and Sarfaraz Khan (70 not out) added 136 runs for the third wicket to take India to 231 for three at stumps in the opening Test. But the former Indian skipper fell to Glenn Phillips, edging him to stumper Tom Blundell to bring some respite to the visitors.

First Time Since 1877: India Achieve Unbelievable Feat In Test Cricket

India scripted history by becoming the first team ever to slam 100 sixes in Test cricket in a calendar year. The Rohit Sharma-led side achieved the sensational feat on Day 3 of the first Test match against New Zealand in Bengaluru on Friday. This was the first time in the 147-year history of Test cricket that any team was able to achieve to reach this milestone. Earlier, the record for hitting the highest number of sixes in a calendar year belonged to England who slammed 89 sixes in 2022. Yashasvi Jaiswal has slammed 29 sixes in Test this year while Shubman Gill has scored 16 sixes for India.

Rishabh Pant's 'Six-Hitting' Act Gives India Big Hope Amid Star's Injury Concern

In a major boost for the Indian team, star wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant is likely to bat in the second innings of the ongoing 1st Test against New Zealand. Amid concerns over his fitness, Pant was seen taking throwdowns during Tea break on Day 3, and was also padded up in the dressing room. Pant was carried off the field on Day 2 due to a knee injury. He did not take the field on Day 3 as Dhruv Jurel returned to keep the gloves during New Zealand.

Virat Kohli Dismissed On Final Ball Of Day's Play vs New Zealand. Rohit Sharma Left Shellshocked

Rohit Sharma was left shellshocked as Virat Kohli was dismissed on the final ball of Day 3 during the first Test match between India and New Zealand in Bengaluru on Friday. Kohli showed tremendous form as he slammed 70 off 102 deliveries with the help of 8 fours and one six. It was extremely important in the context of the match as he stitched together a brilliant partnership with Sarfaraz Khan to take India to a solid position. However, he ended up getting a faint edge on the final ball of the day off Glenn Phillips and wicket-keeper Tom Blundell completed the catch. Kohli was visibly upset with himself after the dismissal while Rohit and the rest of the Indian dressing room was left stunned.

Rohit Sharma Can't Hide Disbelief After Freak Dismissal Against New Zealand - Watch

Indian cricket team skipper Rohit Sharma was left distraught following a freak dismissal on Day 3 of the first Test encounter against New Zealand in Bengaluru on Friday. Rohit looked in brilliant form as he negotiated the New Zealand bowlers quite well and went on to score a gritty half-century. The star batter ended up scoring 52 off 63 deliveries with the help of 8 fours and one six. However, his stay at the crease was cut short as he was bowled by Ajaz Patel in somewhat unfortunate fashion. Rohit defended a straight delivery from Patel but it bounced off the ground and went on to hit the stumps.

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On Virat Kohli's Failure At No. 3, Anil Kumble Names Out-Of-Favour Star Who India Missed

Day 3: India's Top-Order Fights To Salvage Opening Test vs New Zealand

"Considering Our Bowling...": India Star On Team's Chances Of Winning 1st New Zealand Test

"Virat Kohli's Wicket Was Huge": New Zealand Star Blunt Verdict

First Time Since 1877: India Achieve Unbelievable Feat In Test Cricket

Rishabh Pant's 'Six-Hitting' Act Gives India Big Hope Amid Star's Injury Concern

Virat Kohli Dismissed On Final Ball Of Day's Play vs New Zealand. Rohit Sharma Left Shellshocked

Rohit Sharma Can't Hide Disbelief After Freak Dismissal Against New Zealand - Watch