India vs New Zealand 2nd Test Day 2 Highlights: India 69/0 in second innings at stumps, lead by 332 runs
THE TIMES OF INDIA | Dec 05, 2021, 08:04:22 IST
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India vs New Zealand 2nd Test Day 2 Highlights: India 69/0 in second innings at stumps, lead by 332 runs

Mayank Agarwal and Cheteshwar Pujara produced a solid opening stand in the second innings as India got to 69 for no loss against New Zealand at stumps on Day 2 of the Mumbai Test. India stretched their lead to 332 at the close of play. Check live scorecard, ball by ball commentary, cricket score online on Times of India
17:35 (IST) Dec 04

This innings was all about grit and determination. I haven't changed much, just tried to stay side on, but it's more mental than technical. For my batting, if I don't attack I'll get stuck, so if I don't put Ajaz under the pump, he will keep bowling in good areas. The Indian domestic circuit is tough, and the years anyone spends there helps them. It's hard and the experience and learnings you get is phenomenal, and I've carried that into international cricket. We will look to pile on as many runs as we can tomorrow and put the pressure on New Zealand.

Mayank Agarwal after day's play

17:35 (IST) Dec 04
Day 2 in a nutshell
India extended their overall lead to 332 runs after bowling out New Zealand for 62 in their first innings of the second Test in Mumbai on Saturday. At stumps on the second day, India were 69 for no loss in their second innings. Mayank Agarwal and Cheteshwar Pujara were batting on 38 and 29, respectively, after India decided against enforcing follow-on despite taking a huge first-innings lead of 263 runs. Earlier in the day, New Zealand left-arm spinner Ajaz Patel became only the third player in Test cricket to pick all 10 wickets in an innings in India's first innings total of 325 all out. Opener Mayank Agarwal top-scored for the home team with a fine 150, hitting 17 boundaries and four sixes during his long stay in the middle. Axar Patel contributed 52 runs down the order as India crossed 300 before Ajaz wrapped up the innings to finish with incredible figures of 10/119 in 47.5 overs. The Indian bowlers hit back in style to bundle out the visitors for just 62 for a massive lead.
17:31 (IST) Dec 04
India tighten their grip in Mumbai Test
17:20 (IST) Dec 04
Stumps on Day 2 | India 69/0, lead by 332 runs
That's it! Stumps on Day 2. William Somerville over will be the last over of the day. Skipper Tom Latham brought pacer Tim Southee back into the attack and umpires have decided not to carry on with the game as the light is not sufficient enough for a fast bowler to operate. A sensational day for the bowlers. 16 wickets fell overall with Ajaz Patel 'Perfect 10' highlighting the day. New Zealand (62) got bundled out for their lowest score against India and then India openers Mayank Agarwal and Cheteshwar Pujara produced a solid batting effort in the second innings. Both end Day 2 on 38 not out and 29 not out respectively. India in firm control of this second Test.
17:18 (IST) Dec 04
Somerville to Mayank | FOUR!
Mayank Agarwal dances down the track against William Somerville and crunches the ball straight down the ground to collect his sixth boundary. IND 68/0 after 20.4 overs
17:15 (IST) Dec 04
Rachin to Mayank | FOUR!
Streaky but Mayank Agarwal will take it. Little bit of spin for Rachin Ravindra. The ball takes a thick-ish outside edge of Mayank's bat, beats Ross Taylor at first slip and races to the third-man fence. IND 63/0 after 19.2 overs
17:09 (IST) Dec 04
India 56/0 after 18 overs | 7 overs left in day's play
Mayank Agarwal and Cheteshwar Pujara taking things easy now. As we inch closer to end of day's play both now looking to back to the pavilion unbeaten. Bowling change from New Zealand now as William Somerville replaces Kyle Jamieson.
16:51 (IST) Dec 04
50 up for India in the second innings
Mayank Agarwal and Cheteshwar Pujara looking in no trouble at all at the moment. A cracking pull shot from Mayank off Kyle Jamieson as 50-run partnership comes up between the two India openers. India lead by 313 runs
16:42 (IST) Dec 04
Ajaz Patel to Pujara | SIX | India lead crosses 300!
Cheteshwar Pujara growing in confidence. Comes down against Ajaz Patel and smokes the ball over the deep fence. India lead crosses the 300-run mark with that massive six from Pujara. IND 38/0 after 12 overs, lead by 301 runs
16:29 (IST) Dec 04
India 30/0 after 10 overs
Mayank Agarwal and Cheteshwar Pujara off to a solid start in the second innings. Both looking in good touch. First bowling change for New Zealand as Kyle Jamieson replaces Tim Southee.
16:18 (IST) Dec 04
Southee to Mayank | FOUR!
Creamed! A cracking drive from first innings centurion Mayank Agarwal. Over-cooked from Tim Southee and Mayank times the ball to perfection. Beats the fielder at mid-off and the ball races to the fence. A boundary from Mayank to end Southee over. Ajaz Patel to continue from the other end. IND 24/0 after 7 overs
16:00 (IST) Dec 04
India 12/0 after 2 overs
Ajaz Patel partners up with Tim Southee and leaks a couple of boundaries in his first over. Both Mayank Agarwal and Cheteshwar Pujara are off the mark in the second innings.
15:53 (IST) Dec 04
Mayank, Pujara open for India
Mayank Agarwal and Cheteshwar Pujara are in the middle to begin India's second innings. Shubman Gill got hit on the arm while fielding, so he has not come out to open for India. Tim Southee to start the proceedings for New Zealand. Here we go!
15:49 (IST) Dec 04
India on top in Mumbai!
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15:46 (IST) Dec 04
India have decided not to enforce follow-on
Skipper Virat Kohli has decided that India will bat again in this second Test. A horrendous outing with the bat from New Zealand as they fold for 62 in their first innings. India take a 263-run lead and Mayank Agarwal and Shubman Gill will soon come out to bat again.
15:40 (IST) Dec 04
Axar Patel to Kyle Jamieson | OUT! | New Zealand 62 ALL OUT
New Zealand are all out for 62 in their first innings in reply to India's 325. Axar Patel takes the final wicket in form of Kyle Jamieson. Shreyas Iyer takes a superb reflex catch at short-leg after the ball hit keeper Wriddhiman Saha's gloves and ballooned up. Jamieson is out for 17 and this is now New Zealand's lowest total against India in Tests.
15:36 (IST) Dec 04
Ashwin to Somerville | OUT!
New Zealand are now NINE DOWN! A 26-ball duck for William Somerville. R Ashwin gets his fourth wicket. Pressure was building on Somerville and he goes for the release shot. Hits it straight to Mohammed Siraj at long-on. NZ 62/9
15:12 (IST) Dec 04
Ashwin to Southee | OUT!
Second wicket in the over for R Ashwin and New Zealand are now 8 down. A faint glove from Tim Southee as he pushes forward to defend and the ball balloons straight up. Substitute fielder Suryakumar Yadav takes a good catch at forward short-leg. A two-ball duck for Southee and India are on a roll at the Wankhede. NZ 53/8 after 20 overs
15:10 (IST) Dec 04
Ashwin to Blundell | OUT!
R Ashwin strikes soon after the tea break. Takes his second wicket. Tom Blundell presses forward, in an attempt to work the ball to fine-leg but finds Cheteshwar Pujara at leg slip. Blundell falls for 8 and the Kiwis are now 7 down.
15:07 (IST) Dec 04
50 up for New Zealand in their first innings
N1 4 1 4 0 1 0 - Jayant Yadav leaks a couple of boundaries in his second over as New Zealand get to the 50-run mark. R Ashwin to continue from the other end. NZ 52/6 after 19 overs
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