IND vs NZ [WATCH]: Washington Sundar bowls an absolute ripper to dismiss Rachin Ravindra on day 1 of the second Test

On opening day i Second Test between India and New Zealand at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune, Washington Sundar he showed his exceptional bowling ability, giving a clean bowl to the New Zealand batsmen Rachin Ravindra.

A dream delivery from Washington Sundar to remove Rachin Ravindra

The key moment came during the 60th over of New Zealand’s first innings when Sundar bowled a performance that cricket lovers will remember for a long time. Ravindra with 65 off 105 balls, Sundar came in around the wicket. The ball drifted towards the off-stump, landing at the right length before turning too much. Ravindra, trying to defend himself, found himself completely beaten when the ball clipped the off-stump, sending him back to the field in disbelief.

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Ravindra played a key role in New Zealand’s innings, scoring a half-century with five fours and one six. His dismissal was a turning point as it was seen that he was the main contributor to New Zealand’s scoring.

After Ravindra’s dismissal, Sundar continued to put pressure on the New Zealand batsmen, claiming the wicket of Tom Blundell soon after that just three runs. This marked another important achievement for Sundar, showing his ability to capitalize on key moments in the game.

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At the end of the second session, New Zealand had 201 runs for the loss of five wickets. Their innings was supported by Devon Conwaywho played an impressive 76 runs, hitting 11 fours and providing stability at the top of the order. His efforts, combined with Ravindra’s contributions, kept New Zealand in contention despite the challenges posed by the Indian bowlers.

In addition to the amazing performance of Sundar, Ravichandran Ashwin and made important contributions with the ball, taking three wickets in his spell of 19 overs. Ashwin’s experience and skill continued to strengthen India’s bowling attack, making it clear that the home team was determined to take control of the match.

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