New Zealand cricket team wicketkeeper Tom Blundell was struck twice on his face while India batted in their 1st innings of IND vs NZ 3rd Test. Within 12 overs of the innings, the keeper was smashed twice in the face. New Zealand were bundled out for 235 runs on Day 1 of the contest at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai.
Blundell takes double blow to face in IND vs NZ 3rd Test
Tom Blundell was hit on his face for the second time in the innings after a delivery off Glenn Philips smashed into the helmet grill of the keeper. It was the faintest of the chances for New Zealand as Gill managed an inside edge but wasn’t capitalized by the Kiwis. Tom Blundell looked pretty frustrated after the second blow. While the medical staff was called to immediately do a concussion check on Blundell, the keeper was declared clear.
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Eyeing a consolation win, India managed to get New Zealand bowled out for 235 runs. Jadeja bagged is 14th five-wicket haul, finishing with figures of 5/65. Wasington Sundar finished his spell with figures of 4/81.
The series might be done and dusted, but a lot of dynamics are at stake. New Zealand has won the Toss and has opted to bat first. Team India will dearly hope for a win against the Black Caps in their bid to retain the top spot of the WTC Standings. The third game of the series will see India take on their formidable opponents at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The hosts have rested ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah which sees Mohammed Siraj making a comeback into the playing XI.
