New Zealand had a shaky start after winning the toss, losing Devon Conway to Akash Deep in the fourth over.
However, Tom Latham and Will Young steadied the innings with a 44-run partnership, bringing the score to 59/1 after 15 overs.
Washington Sundar’s spin continued to trouble the batsmen, quickly taking out Latham and Rachin Ravindra.
As Daryl Mitchell and Young batted, tensions flared when Mitchell seemed frustrated by Rishabh Pant’s incessant chatter behind the stumps.
In the 27th over, Ravindra Jadeja bowled a series of impressive deliveries, and Mitchell struggled to score off the first three. Feeling the pressure, he paused before the fourth delivery to address Pant directly, clearly distracted by the ongoing commentary.
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— Pandit Pranoob (@pranoob76889) November 1, 2024
Rohit Sharma, at first slip, stepped in to support Mitchell, encouraging him to focus while also acknowledging Pant’s antics. The drama quickly caught the attention of Twitter, with fans eager to weigh in on the unfolding scene.