In the first Test between India and New Zealand, Captain Rohit Sharma showed his frustration when Virat Kohli and KL Rahul missed a crucial catch. India faced a tough time after being bowled out for just 46 runs, their lowest Test score at home. At the end of Day 2, New Zealand had a lead of 134 runs, putting India under pressure.
Rohit’s Disappointment Over Missed Catch
India’s captain, Rohit Sharma, was visibly upset when Virat Kohli and KL Rahul missed an important catch on Day 2 of the match. With India already struggling, a catch in the 13th over could have shifted the momentum. Mohammed Siraj bowled a ball that edged off Tom Latham’s bat, flying between Kohli and Rahul. Replays suggested Rahul should have gone for it, but the ball slipped through, leading to more frustration for Rohit and the team.
Rohit also admitted that the decision to bat first after winning the toss was a misjudgment. He mentioned that the pitch didn’t behave as expected. “We thought the wicket would settle after the first couple of sessions, but it didn’t,” he said. Spinner Kuldeep Yadav was brought in with the hope that he’d perform on what was expected to be a flatter pitch, but Rohit acknowledged they misread the conditions.
New Zealand Takes Control
After India’s disappointing performance with the bat, New Zealand took control of the match. They finished the day at 180 for 3, with Devon Conway leading the charge, scoring 91 runs. Will Young contributed with 33 runs before being dismissed. New Zealand’s strong batting, combined with India’s earlier struggles, left India in a tough spot as play ended early due to bad light.
Brief Scores:
- India 1st innings: 46 all out (Rishabh Pant 20; Matt Henry 5/15)
- New Zealand 1st innings: 180/3 (Devon Conway 91; Will Young 33)
Stay tuned as India looks to fight back on Day 3.
