Highlights, Ind vs NZ 2nd Test, Day 1 Cricket Score and Updates: India reach 221/4 at stumps

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Mayank Agarwal completed Test hundred on Day 1 of 2nd Test against India in Mumbai. (Source: Twitter)

India captain Virat Kohli on Thursday (December 2) indicated that they may field an extra pacer in the second Test against New Zealand to exploit the likely change in conditions if persistent rainfall continues. Mumbai is witnessing heavy unseasonal rain which has caused a sharp drop in temperature. The overcast conditions would bring seam and swing bowlers into the equation due to underlying moisture content.

“There is a weather change and we have to keep that into account and pick the combination accordingly,” Kohli said on the eve of the match, hinting that the three-spinner strategy could be revised for this game.

It could pave the way for Mohammed Siraj’s inclusion in the playing XI. “At the end of the day, you cannot assume weather conditions will remain like this over the five days. So, we need to see what bowling combination should be picked that can tackle in different conditions. If we reach a common understanding and if everyone agrees, we go in with that combination,” Kohli said.

The captain didn’t give any definitive answer about Ajinkya Rahane’s place in the side but to a slightly tweaked question how one communicates with players who are dropped, he gave an elaborate reply.

03 December 2021

17:10 IST

STUMPS, Day 1, 2nd Test

Day 1 of second Test comed to an end. Only 70 overs possible today. Mayank Agarwal struck a century while the big talking point will remain the Virat Kohli wicket. The decision was talked about a lot on social media, many believing Kohli was not out. 

Anyway, a good day of Test cricket. Top knock from Mayank Agarwal, he keeps fighting and delivering. Not to forget Ajaz Patel, who picked up al four wickets. He got his line and stuck to it and got the dividends.

India end Day 1 at 221/4, with Mayank at 120 and Saha batting on 25.

16:38 IST

IND 208/4 after 66 overs!

Saha and Mayank steady India. Another little partnership has bloomed and crucial for India to not a lose a wicket till stumps now. Saha has settled in well. He is continuing the good work from Kanpur. Mayank needs to go big. 

Kiwis have been excellent. Ajaz Patel continues to look for his fifth wicket. Good contest this one.