India Trails NZ By 243 Runs, Day 1

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Post on Oct 24, 2024

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India's Batting Woes Put Them in a Deep Hole on Day 1 Against New Zealand

**India's tour of New Zealand got off to a disastrous start as they were bundled out for a paltry 126 runs on the first day of the first Test in Wellington. This left them trailing New Zealand by a whopping 243 runs. **

The Indian batting lineup was completely outplayed by the Kiwi bowlers, who exploited the overcast conditions and a green pitch to their advantage. The Indian team looked completely clueless against the New Zealand attack.

It all started with the dismissal of Rohit Sharma in the very first over. This set the tone for the day as the Indian batsmen struggled to cope with the pace and movement offered by the Kiwi bowlers.

The pitch was green, and the ball was seaming around, making life incredibly difficult for the Indian batters. It was a tough ask, and the team was simply not up to the task.

One of the major reasons for India's dismal performance was the lack of application from the batters. They seemed to be playing for quick runs instead of settling down and building an innings. This was particularly evident in the case of Virat Kohli, who was dismissed for a duck after playing a reckless shot.

Even the more experienced batsmen like Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara couldn't make an impact. They were both dismissed for single-digit scores, leaving the Indian team reeling.

The only positive for India was the performance of their bowlers. They managed to take a couple of wickets towards the end of the day, but it was not enough to salvage the situation.

If India is to salvage this Test match, they need to show a lot more fight and application on Day 2. They need to learn from their mistakes and come up with a better game plan.

Otherwise, this Test match could turn into a complete rout.

Let's see if they can turn things around. Stay tuned!