**2nd Test Day 1: India Lose Rohit, NZ Lead**

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Post on Oct 24, 2024

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Second Test Day 1: India Stumble, New Zealand Takes Charge

Oh man, talk about a rough start for Team India! The second Test match against New Zealand in the ongoing series began with a whimper for the visitors, who lost early wickets and found themselves trailing at the end of Day 1.

The day started with a bang, literally. India won the toss and chose to bat first, hoping to build a strong foundation. But things didn't go according to plan, and the opening partnership was broken early on.

The early wickets were a bit of a shocker, to be honest. Rohit Sharma, our captain and star opener, was dismissed for a duck! A big blow to the Indian innings, and it set the tone for the rest of the day.

The middle order didn't fare much better either. While there were a few good partnerships, the Kiwis' bowlers kept the pressure on, taking regular wickets and forcing the Indian batters to play defensively.

By the end of the day, India were struggling at 108 for 5. A massive deficit against New Zealand, who ended the day with a lead of 50 runs.

This is a huge wake-up call for Team India. They need to find their mojo quickly and put up a strong fight in the remaining days.

The key for India will be to rebuild their innings and find a way to score some big runs. They also need to improve their fielding and take some crucial wickets if they want to get back into the game.

It's going to be a long and tough battle, but we're backing our team to bounce back! Stay tuned for more updates on the exciting clash between India and New Zealand.