IND vs NZ, 2nd Test: When and where to watch the final match of India’s tour of New Zealand 2020
The Indian team would want to win the final match of the tour and return to India with happy memories despite losing the ODI series 3-0.
The Indian team would want to win the final match of the tour and return to India with happy memories despite losing the ODI series 3-0.
Resuming at an overnight score of 122 for 5 on Day 2, India could add only 43 runs before getting wrapped up.
Apart from Williamson's 89-run knock, Ross Taylor scored 44 runs to help New Zealand's cause.
Skipper Virat Kohli continued his poor run of form in the ongoing tour and was caught at first slip by Ross Taylor off the bowling of Jamieson. Kohli scored just two runs off seven deliveries and his wicket left India reeling at 40 for 3.
Before Cheteshwar Pujara, the new 'wall' of Indian Test team, and opener Mayank Agarwal could take India out of hot waters, Jamieson dismissed Pujara (11) - his first Test wicket.
Rohit Sharma had also credited Shami for his phenomenal last over which helped India make an improbable come back in the third T20I at Hamilton.
Rohit, who was the hero of the last encounter, was rested to accommodate Sanju Samson in this match who had been warming the benches throughout the series.
The Men in Blue is on a record-breaking spree in this tour and fans would hope that the Indian team wins the Wellington T20I and keep the 5-0 dream alive.
Indian captain Virat Kohli felt that the total was below par and that his team also got off to a slow start primarily due to the low target.
India do not have an impressive winning rate on Republic Day.