New Zealand Dominates India in Second Test Clash

New Zealand has taken command in the second Test against India by reducing them to 156 on Day 2. With a significant lead and strategic play, New Zealand aims for a series win, supported by strong performances from their spinners and batsmen.

In a decisive move at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, New Zealand seized control of the second Test against India on Day 2 by reducing the hosts to a mere 156. By tea, New Zealand's score was 85/2, building a strong lead of 188 runs with captain Tom Latham and Rachin Ravindra comfortably unbeaten.

Despite valiant efforts from India's Washington Sundar, New Zealand remained unperturbed. Their openers quickly capitalized on a substantial 103-run first innings lead. Indian captain Rohit Sharma responded by deploying spinners Ravichandran Ashwin and Washington Sundar to counterattack, yet New Zealand effortlessly weathered the storm.

New Zealand's bowlers, led by Mitchell Santner, dismantled India's batting order, with Santner claiming a career-best 7/53. Earlier, spinners dominated, with India's top order unable to withstand New Zealand's intensity. At the end of Day 2, India's prospects in the series appeared bleak, with the Kiwis poised to drive home their advantage.

(With inputs from agencies.)