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NZ vs IND, 1st Test: New Zealand 216/5 at stumps on Day 2, lead by 51 runs

Apart from Williamson’s 89-run knock, Ross Taylor scored 44 runs to help New Zealand’s cause.

NZ vs IND, 1st Test: New Zealand 216/5 at stumps on Day 2, lead by 51 runs

New Zealand's Henry Nicholls walks from the field after being caught during day two of the first Test cricket match between New Zealand and India at the Basin Reserve in Wellington on February 22, 2020. (Photo by Marty MELVILLE / AFP)

Riding on Kane Williamson’s 89-run knock on Saturday, New Zealand reached 216 runs at the loss of 5 wickets at stumps in the opening Test of the two-match series at Basin Reserve in Wellington.

Apart from Williamson, Ross Taylor, who is playing his 100th Test match, scored 44 runs to help New Zealand’s cause.

Wicketkeeper-batsman BJ Watling (14) and all-rounder Colin de Grandhomme (4) were at the crease when the umpires called for stumps with New Zealand leading by 51 runs.

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India pacer Ishant Sharma returned figures of 3 for 31, dismissing both the openers — Tom Blundell (30) and Tom Latham (11), along with the man-in-form Ross Taylor (44), whereas Mohammed Shami and Ravichandran Ashwin claimed a wicket each. Meanwhile, India ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah bowled tight lines but remained wicketless throughout the day.

Resuming at an overnight score of 122 for 5 on Saturday, India could add just 43 runs before getting bundled out for a low score. Ajinkya Rahane with his gritty knock of 46 runs was the top-scorer for the side.

Tim Southee and Kyle Jamieson claimed four wickets each and conceded 49 and 39 runs, respectively. Meanwhile, Trent Boult took one wicket.

Brief Score: India 1st Innings: 165 allout in 68.1 overs (Ajinkya Rahane 46; Kyle Jamieson 4/39) vs New Zealand 1st innings: 216 for 5 in 71.1 overs (Kane Williamson 89; Ishant Sharma 3/31)

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