New Zealand started strong in the second Test against India, showcasing impressive batting. Ravichandran Ashwin made a significant impact by taking three wickets, shifting the momentum of the match. Rachin Ravindra contributed with a solid 65 runs before being dismissed by Washington Sundar.
On the first delivery of the 60th over, Sundar bowled well around the wicket to Ravindra, who came forward but missed the ball, which hit the stumps directly.
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Washington Sundar with a breakthrough 🙌 🙌
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In Sundar’s next over, Tom Blundell fell victim to a sharply turning delivery that snuck through the gap between bat and pad, clean bowling him for just 3 runs.
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Commentator Ian Smith noted that bringing Washington Sundar into the lineup was a smart decision. Sundar secured two crucial wickets, dismissing both Rachin Ravindra and Tom Blundell, the latter with a ball that effectively went through his defenses.