The last match of the Test series between India and New Zealand is starting from today in Mumbai. The New Zealand team won the toss and decided to bat first. The threat of white wash is looming over the Indian team in this match. In such a situation, the entire team, which is trailing 0-2 in the series, has come to Mumbai with the intention of winning and saving its honour.
Two major changes in the New Zealand team for the third test
There has been moisture on the Wankhede pitch ever since the players of India and New Zealand entered the field. A little spin can be expected in the beginning and support for the spinners will increase as the game progresses. On this, it would be better to win the toss and bat first. At the beginning of the match, New Zealand captain Tom Latham won the toss and decided to bat first. The Indian team has decided to bowl first. Captain Rohit Sharma said after the toss that Jasprit Bumrah is not well. That's why he had to be thrown out. Mohammad Siraj is going to play in his place. The New Zealand team has made two major changes for the third test. Pune Test hero Mitchell Santner will not play in this match. He has suffered a side strain injury. Matt Henry will replace Tim Southee.
The first innings of Mumbai Test has started. Tom Latham and Devon Conway have come to the crease for New Zealand. Whereas Mohammad Siraj has started from India's side. New Zealand has lost its first wicket. Devon Conway was out after scoring 4 runs. Akashdeep surprised New Zealand by bowling brilliantly. The New Zealand team had a slow start. After 8 overs the team has scored 27 runs at the loss of 1 wicket. Captain Tom Latham is at the crease with 18 runs and Will Young with 3 runs.
Captain Rohit Sharma has started the spin attack from the 9th over itself. He has given the ball to Ashwin from one end. Captain Rohit Sharma has used spin bowling from both ends. After Ashwin, he has now brought Washington Sundar into the attack. 12 overs have been played in the first session. Drinks break has been taken on the field. New Zealand has scored 43 runs at the loss of 1 wicket after 12 overs. Tom Latham is at the crease with 22 runs and Will Young with 14 runs.
New Zealand crosses 50 runs
New Zealand team's 50 runs have been completed. After losing the first wicket at 15 in the fourth over, Tom Latham and Will Young took over the innings. After 14 overs, New Zealand has scored 51 runs at the loss of 1 wicket.
New Zealand lost another wicket
New Zealand has lost another wicket. Captain Tom Latham was out after scoring 28 runs. Washington Sundar bowled him.
Third blow to New Zealand
New Zealand has suffered its third blow. Batsman Rachin Ravindra is in form and was out after scoring just 5 runs. Washington Sundar hunted him.