India vs New Zealand LIVE, 1st Test, Day 2: Rishabh Pant Under Pressure as India Stumbles at 5 Down Against Strong New Zealand Bowling
India vs New Zealand Live Score: William O'Rourke has taken his fourth wicket of the day, dismissing Yashasvi Jaiswal for 13, putting India under pressure.
India vs New Zealand, 1st Test, Day 2 Highlights
William O'Rourke’s exceptional bowling continues to cause problems for India's top order. He dismissed Yashasvi Jaiswal for 13, adding to his earlier dismissals, which left India struggling at 5 wickets down. The onus is now on Rishabh Pant to stabilize the innings after KL Rahul departed for a duck.
India’s opening partnership between Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul failed to gain momentum, leaving the team in a vulnerable position. New Zealand's bowlers, particularly O'Rourke, have been relentless in their pursuit of quick wickets.
Match Overview
India’s captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and elected to bat on Day 2 of the first Test in Bengaluru. India introduced Sarfaraz Khan and spinner Kuldeep Yadav into the playing XI, replacing Shubman Gill (rested due to a stiff neck) and Akash Deep. As the match progresses, India will rely heavily on its lower order to avoid a complete collapse.
What to Expect Next?
With Rishabh Pant at the crease, India hopes to recover from the early setbacks. However, New Zealand's bowling attack, led by O'Rourke, is eyeing more wickets to gain full control of the match.
Stay tuned for LIVE score updates, real-time highlights, and in-depth analysis as India battles New Zealand on Day 2 of the first Test.