New Zealand Bowl Out India For 233
India's top order fails as New Zealand bowlers shine
India were bowled out for 233 in the first innings of the second Test against New Zealand in Christchurch on Saturday.
The tourists lost their top three batsmen - Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara and Virat Kohli - for just 20 runs, leaving them in a precarious position early on.
Skipper Kane Williamson won the toss and opted to bowl first. The decision proved to be a good one as his bowlers made early inroads into the Indian batting lineup.
Trent Boult was the pick of the New Zealand bowlers, taking 3 wickets for 46 runs.
India's innings was rescued by Rishabh Pant, who scored a valiant 93 off just 109 balls. The wicket-keeper batsman hit 10 fours and 4 sixes in his knock.
Ravindra Jadeja also chipped in with a valuable 50 off 75 balls.
However, the Indian innings folded for 233 in the 78th over.
New Zealand will now be looking to bat big in their first innings and take a lead over India.
Major talking points from India's innings
- India's top order failure: The Indian top order failed to provide a solid start to the innings, with Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara and Virat Kohli all dismissed cheaply.
- Trent Boult's brilliance: Trent Boult was the star performer with the ball for New Zealand, taking 3 wickets for 46 runs.
- Rishabh Pant's counter-attack: Rishabh Pant played a counter-attacking knock of 93 off 109 balls, giving India a bit of a boost.
- Ravindra Jadeja's fifty: Ravindra Jadeja also played a valuable knock of 50 off 75 balls, helping India reach a respectable total.
- India's innings folded for 233: India's innings folded for 233 in the 78th over, giving New Zealand a chance to take a lead.
What's next?
New Zealand will now be looking to bat big in their first innings and take a lead over India.
The second Test is evenly poised at the moment, with both teams having their chances.
The third and final Test of the series will be played in Wellington from March 4-8.
