The third and last Test match of the series between India and New Zealand is being played at the Wankhede Cricket Stadium in Mumbai. In response to New Zealand's 235 runs, Team India's first innings continues. Rohit Sharma once again flopped and was out after scoring just 18 runs.
Yashasvi Jaiswal lost his wicket after scoring 30 runs. Virat Kohli was run out after scoring 4 runs and returned to the pavilion. At present, the pair of Shubhman Gill and Rishabh Pant are present at the crease.
Gill-Pant's half century completed
Shubman Gill completed his half-century in 66 balls. Gill's bat is making noise. After Shubhman Gill, Rishabh Pant has also completed his half-century. Pant completed his half-century in just 36 balls.
India would like to avoid clean sweep
The Indian team has lost the series, but now its aim is to avoid a clean sweep. Obviously the Indian players will use their full strength to win the Wankhede Test. India had to face a crushing defeat in the first two matches. After 12 years, Team India has lost a series at home.
Record of fastest half century broken
Playing for India, Rishabh Pant has made the record of scoring the fastest half-century in Test cricket against New Zealand. Pant completed his half-century in 36 balls. Pant has broken the record of Prithvi Show. Shaw scored a half-century in 41 balls against the Kiwi team in the test match played in Pune.
Important partnership with Gill
Rishabh Pant along with Shubman Gill handled the Indian innings brilliantly. Pant, with his explosive batting, did not allow much pressure on Gill. Both of them made an important partnership of 96 runs for the fifth wicket. Pant specifically targeted New Zealand's spinners and did not give them any chance to dominate in their entire innings. Thanks to the partnership of Gill-Pant, the Indian team managed to make a comeback in the third test.