Team India have a massive task in hand to win the first Test match of the series against New Zealand in Bengaluru.
The trouble increased when a well set Rohit Sharma was dismissed after a half-century in the second innings. On the fifth ball of the 22nd over, Ajaz Patel bowled an off spinner delivery to Sharma and the Indian captain defended with soft hands.
However, the ball touched the inner half of the bat and rolled over to the stumps. The Indian captain could not believe it as he was looking in great touch chasing a big lead that the Kiwis had.
After Day 1 was washed out due to rain, captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and elected to bat first on an overcast morning.
The wicket had the moisture in it and India were bowled out for just 46 runs in the first innings and were already a lot behind in the game. Only Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rishabh Pant could reach double digits and it was a disaster batting performance from the Indian batters at home as they struggled against the pace, bounce and movement from the Kiwi spinners.
Here’s a look at the video of Rohit Sharma’s dismissal:
IND vs NZ: India are very much behind in the first Test against New Zealand
New Zealand scored 402 runs in the first innings as Rachin Ravindra scored a century, while Devon Conway scored a 91.
Tim Southee also contributed with a 65-run innings. India will need to bat out of their skins to save this Test match.
The Indian captain was looking in great touch in the second innings as he scored 52 runs off 63 balls with eight fours and one six. However, his innings was cut short with an unlucky dismissal and India suffered a great setback with the wicket of their captain. India need a strong partnership now to get them back in the game.
