Monday, November 25
Ravindra Jadeja, overcoming recent struggles, took a remarkable five-wicket haul against New Zealand in the Mumbai Test. This performance, crucial for Jadeja, reinforced his position ahead of the upcoming series against Australia. He credited his improved form to better conditions and continuous support from captain Rohit Sharma, highlighting the importance of slight turn and bounce for his success.
India struggled with a sudden collapse, losing three wickets within six runs towards the end of Day 1, leaving them at 86/4 in response to New Zealand's 235. Notable performances from India's spinners Ravindra Jadeja (5/65) and Washington Sundar (4/81) were overshadowed by batting mishaps, including Virat Kohli's run-out and poor shot selections.
Ravichandran Ashwin attributed his outstanding catch to dismiss Daryl Mitchell to his confidence and dependable hands. New Zealand scored 171 for nine wickets, taking a 143-run lead after bowling out India for 263 runs on Day 2 of the third Test. Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja collectively took seven wickets as the pitch behaved slower than typical Bombay pitches.
India's spin trio of Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, and Washington Sundar dominated New Zealand with eight wickets, reducing them to 171 for 9 by the end of the second day of the third Test in Mumbai. After batters gave the team a slim lead on crumbling pitch, spinners trigged a Kiwi collapse and India now have a chance to register a face-saving win.
India was eliminated from the Hong Kong Sixes after a narrow one-run defeat to UAE. Chasing 131, Stuart Binny's powerful hitting brought hope with four consecutive sixes, but India fell short by just one run. India had previously lost to Pakistan, making it two defeats in two games and ending their campaign prematurely.
Ravichandran Ashwin demonstrated exceptional fielding skills by taking a stunning diving catch to dismiss Daryl Mitchell during Day 2 of the final India-New Zealand Test in Mumbai. Ashwin sprinted from mid-off, turned sideways, and secured the crucial wicket, breaking a pivotal 50-run partnership.
