Santner's Stellar Spin Shifts Momentum for Black Caps

Mitchell Santner's exceptional 7-53 bowling helped New Zealand dismiss India for 156, strengthening their hold on the second test in Pune. With New Zealand leading by 188 runs at tea and a day to go, India faces an uphill task to level the series before the finale in Mumbai.

Mitchell Santner delivered a masterful performance with a career-best seven-wicket haul, spearheading New Zealand's efforts to dismiss India for a mere 156 runs in the second test in Pune.

By tea, New Zealand had built on their solid foundation, ending the session at 85-2, extending their lead to a formidable 188 runs. The tourists, still buoyant from their opening victory, were aided by the resilient batting of Tom Latham and Rachin Ravindra.

Despite efforts from India's bowlers, including crucial wickets from Washington Sundar and Ravichandran Ashwin, the hosts find themselves needing to mount a significant fightback to avoid a series defeat at the hands of the Black Caps.

(With inputs from agencies.)