More of a mirror of the first innings batting in Bengaluru, where India got out for a score of 46, is what people are witnessing here in Pune as well. Indian batters are quickly coming to the ground but just as fast heading back to the pavilion. India is currently under the pump, especially against Kiwi spinners. From Rohit Sharma initially to Ashwin, who became the latest casualty, every batter is struggling against the New Zealand bowlers, particularly the veteran spinner Mitchell Santner, who has picked up four wickets so far. The most shocking blow was Virat Kohli’s dismissal, which is currently heating up the day as he missed a full toss and was out while trying to sweep the ball in his unusual Virat Kohli fashion.
India, who are still more than 150 runs behind and already trailing after losing the Bengaluru Test, are now also under threat in the Pune Test. More than that, India’s home domination is also feeling the pressure. See what people are saying now after the poor outing of the Indian batters on Day 2.
