For the hosts, the ongoing second Test between India and New Zealand has been a roller coaster. India, who had lost the first Test of the series in Bengaluru, gave up 259 runs in the first innings of the second Test and could only muster 156 runs in reply.
With 255 runs in the second batting innings, New Zealand increased their lead and set a 359-run mark for India to chase. A scene from the later part of the second inning, nevertheless, went viral very fast.
As soon as New Zealand’s William O’Rourke was dismissed, the supporters took notice. Ravindra Jadeja, an all-rounder for India, ran out O’Rourke in a move reminiscent to that of MS Dhoni. When Glenn Phillips batted the ball towards Washington Sundar on the fourth delivery of the 70th over of New Zealand’s second innings, both hitters chose to go for two runs.
O’Rourke, however, did not pursue the second run with any energy, and as Jadeja caught the ball, he immediately threw it to the stumps, removing O’Rouke.
Watch the run-out video here:
𝘼 𝙧𝙪𝙣-𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙣𝙤𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚!
A Ravindra Jadeja special! 🙌 🙌
Live ▶️ https://t.co/YVjSnKCtlI #TeamIndia | #INDvNZ | @imjadeja | @IDFCFIRSTBank pic.twitter.com/pqu4qE3GET
— BCCI (@BCCI) October 26, 2024
To level the series, India has to score 359 runs.
When it comes to the game, New Zealand is playing well and limiting India wherever possible. The game’s second innings began with Tom Latham and Devon Conway scoring 86 and 17 runs, respectively, for the visitors. Daryl Mitchell contributed 18 more runs to the total, while Will Young and Rachin Ravindra scored 23 and 9 runs, respectively.
In addition, Tom Blundell hit 41 runs, and Glenn Philips remained undefeated with 48* runs in 82 deliveries as New Zealand amassed 255 runs in the second innings, setting India a 359-run mark. In terms of the hosts, Washington Sundar took the most wickets for his team in the second innings, with four.
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Along with Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja claimed three wickets. India would be hoping for a better batting performance if they want to tie the series.
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