India vs New Zealand LIVE Score, 1st Test, Day 2: Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal Steady As India Look For Momentum vs NZ | Cricket News
IND vs NZ 1st Test Day 2 LIVE Updates: Rohit Sharma and Tom Latham© AFP
India vs New Zealand LIVE, 1st Test, Day 2: Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal have begun their innings for India against New Zealand. The pair aims to establish a solid opening partnership to give India a boost. Meanwhile, New Zealand is looking to take early wickets to gain an advantage in the match. India captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and chose to bat on the second day of the first Test in Bengaluru. Sarfaraz Khan and spinner Kuldeep Yadav have been added to India’s Playing XI, replacing Shubman Gill and Akash Deep. Gill is sidelined with a stiff neck. (LIVE SCORECARD)
Live Updates: India Vs New Zealand 1st Test Day 2
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IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 2 Live: We're off and running!
Day 2 of the inaugural Test match between India and New Zealand has kicked off. Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal have taken the crease for India, looking to build a strong partnership and set a solid foundation for their innings. Meanwhile, Tim Southee is set to deliver the first over for New Zealand, as the Blackcaps seek to grab some early wickets. Let’s get started!
IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 2 Live: Start Time Pushed Back
Oh no! There's a short delay before the first Test match between India and New Zealand can begin. Just as the players stepped onto the field, the officials called for a quick pause because of poor lighting conditions. The ground crew is now busy turning on all the floodlights to ensure proper visibility for the match.
IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 2 Live: New Zealand's Squad for the Match
New Zealand's starting lineup includes: Tom Latham (captain), Devon Conway, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell (wicketkeeper), Glenn Phillips, Matt Henry, Tim Southee, Ajaz Patel, and William ORourke.
IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 2 Live: India's Team Lineup
India's lineup: Rohit Sharma (captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Sarfaraz Khan, Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, and Mohammed Siraj.
IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 2 Live: Here's what Tom Latham mentioned during the coin toss.
"The pitch has been protected, so we're optimistic about taking advantage of it with the ball right from the start. The weather hasn't been ideal for preparation, but we're ready. We'll be playing three fast bowlers along with Ajaz Patel, and we also have two all-rounders who can bowl spin."
IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 2 Live: Rohit Sharma's Remarks at the Toss
"We're going to bat first. The surface has been covered, so we know it might be a bit sticky at the beginning. However, the pitch conditions suggest it's better to score runs first. We all aim for a solid result. We'll evaluate our position and determine what actions we need to take as a team. We've performed well in our recent Test matches, and since this is a new series for us, we want to make a strong start. There are two changes from the last Test: Gill is out and Sarfaraz is in, while Kuldeep replaces Akash."
IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 2 Live: Coin Flip
India's captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and chose to bat first against New Zealand on the second day of the inaugural Test match in Bengaluru.
IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 2 Update: Ground Conditions Review
"Excellent drainage. There's no sign of recent rain. The field has been covered, so it's very wet. It feels quite chilly to the touch. However, when you press down, it’s drier beneath the surface. A new ball might move a bit in the early stages, and spinners could find some assistance too," suggest Simon Doull and Murali Kartik.
IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 2 Live: Is Sarfaraz set to take Gill's place?
In the latest footage, you can see batsman Sarfaraz Khan getting ready and practicing catching at the second slip. Meanwhile, batsman Shubman Gill is not visible in the training session. He’s dealing with a stiff neck, and there are indications that he may be unable to participate in the first Test against New Zealand.
IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 2 Live: Rohit and Virat take to the field
Great news from Bengaluru: the weather is clear, and the players are on the field! Indian captain Rohit Sharma and star batsman Virat Kohli are warming up and practicing some shots. The toss is set to happen at 8:45 as planned.
IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 2 Live: Dinesh Karthik shares important news
India vs. New Zealand, 1st Test Day 2 Live: Coin toss scheduled for 8:45 AM.
Since Day 1 of the game was called off because of rain, the coin toss for the India vs. New Zealand match is now scheduled for 8:45 AM in Bengaluru on Day 2.
IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 2 Live: A Brief Summary of Day 1
The match officials arrived to check the field at approximately 2 PM, following the removal of the outfield and the first layer of covers around 1:50 PM. Unfortunately, there were significant wet patches on both sides of the pitch, and hessians were brought in as a final effort to make the game possible. However, this attempt proved ineffective, as heavy rain throughout the morning had already caused extensive damage.
IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 2 Live: Rain disrupted the game.
Continuous rain disrupted the first day of the Test match between India and New Zealand on Wednesday. The game was halted at 2:34 PM when a heavy downpour returned to the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, following a brief break of about 30 minutes. Nevertheless, both players and fans remain optimistic for a smooth Day 2 of the match.
IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 2 Live: Greetings!
Greetings and thanks for joining us for our live updates on Day 2 of the inaugural Test match between India and New Zealand, happening here at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Keep following for the latest information!
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