- With the lower ranking points, New Zealand A are at the top despite Siraj and Mukesh. Yashasvi Jaiswal and B Sai Sudharsan bowled all 11 overs before the end of the game to reduce India A’s deficit to 46 runs. The three that matter: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah are all smiling after dismissing Pat Cummins. The three that matter: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah, all smiles after dismissing Pat Cummins, India vs Australia, World Cup, Chennai, October 8, 2023 India A took four wickets for just 73 runs in the opening session to have New Zealand A 291 at 7pm for lunch.
- A slight advance was in sight, but this was thwarted by lower order resistance.
- The last three wickets kept the Indians in the field for another 43 overs and the final wicket stretched for almost 25 overs to take the shine off the Indian seamers’ performance so far and give New Zealand A a 78-run lead in the first innings.
With the lower ranking points, New Zealand A are at the top despite Siraj and Mukesh. Yashasvi Jaiswal and B Sai Sudharsan bowled all 11 overs before the end of the game to reduce India A’s deficit to 46 runs. The three that matter: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah are all smiling after dismissing Pat Cummins. The three that matter: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah, all smiles after dismissing Pat Cummins, India vs Australia, World Cup, Chennai, October 8, 2023 India A took four wickets for just 73 runs in the opening session to have New Zealand A 291 at 7pm for lunch.
A slight advance was in sight, but this was thwarted by lower order resistance. The last three wickets kept the Indians in the field for another 43 overs and the final wicket stretched for almost 25 overs to take the shine off the Indian seamers’ performance so far and give New Zealand A a 78-run lead in the first innings. Indian openers A Yashasvi Jaiswal and B Sai Sudharsan then bowled the 11 overs before stumps without much problem.
Jaiswal, who scored 17, 5 and 0 in three innings before this innings on this tour, looked assured and hit three fours during his stay. Sai Sudharsan and Jaiswal coped with the little movement from the new bowlers and were alert. There was a brief scare on the last ball of the day when Jaiswal went down the track to a long ball from the quick Brett Randell.
He was standing in the square and the ball went near the outside edge. However, the referee did not confirm New Zealand A’s stroke. Earlier, Mohammed Siraj struck with his first ball of the day, catching Matthew Boyle at slip for 110.
Devdutt Padikkal, the lone fielder, flew to his left to catch a hand almost behind him and end the big partnership. Four balls after India A took the second new ball, Siraj started again denying Dean Foxcroft a century, taking him to 93. However, it was a controversial decision as Foxcroft took a big step out and the ball hit him on the front pad.
Mukesh Kumar then asked wicketkeeper Mitchell Hay to take the lead in the next over. The morning session was all about the Indian A seamers testing both sides of the edges of the New Zealand A batters. After lunch, Akash Deep actually managed to get Fraser Sheat to win, but R. Smaran analyzed the easy offer.
Little did they know that it would prolong their time in the field and cost them their heads. When Mukesh Sheat had Padikkal caught at slip for 40 to complete his five-wicket haul, New Zealand A were in the lead. The lead would have been reduced to 25 had Siraj not bombed Jayden Lennox in the middle off Washington Sundar.
11 Jarrod McKay then played within himself and slowly increased New Zealand A’s lead. They even looked forward to bowling five maidens in seven overs on either side of the tea break. Siraj’s desperation for a fiver only worked in New Zealand A’s favour.
They wreaked havoc every time a tired Siraj dispeared from the radar for long periods or Akash Deep slipped onto the pads to extend his lead. India A’s ordeal ended only after a 55-run partnership when McKay misread an arm ball from Washington Sundar and was bowled for 33 off 75 balls, his highest score in first-class cricket. NZ A vs Ind A – Lower order runs put New Zealand A on top despite Mohammed Siraj and Mukesh Kumar Yashasvi Jaiswal and B pulling. Sai Sudharsan bowled all 11 overs before the end of the game to reduce India A’s deficit to 46 runs. Mukesh Kumar Bowls, Jammu and Kashmir vs Rest of India, Irani Cup, Day 2, Srinagar, October 2, 2026, given this time!
Once again, it is this great wavering that causes Jaiswal’s downfall. Later in the shot as he proaches. He’s a dead duck.
“Jaiswal’s third consecutive low score on tour”. Sheat starts the banana swing, starts from the outside and comes way back. Jaiswal had no answers.
McKay hits the first ball after lunch as Sudharsan walks away. He comes through the wicket, the angle takes the ball away from him as he stands up, Sudharsan gives a push and doesn’t even wait for the keeper to complete the catch. He was immediately on his bike.
Bad move after all that hard work. Padikkal pays the price for excessive aggression. It was very short, but certainly not wide enough to cover the point behind it.
Padikkal is bitterly dispointed with the shooting. New Zealand are fighting back. nibbles a full delivery and leaves.
Rathod looked so good, but a split second of indecision cost him dearly. A very hesitant move to a delivery that skewed and straightened the seam. By then Rathod had progressed.
A wicket well-deserved. Hidden in the back and caught on the second slip! Randell was dangerous today and he makes the big breakthrough!
Longer side out, just a little momentum, and Jurel crosses to block and gets a strong outside edge to the right of Mariu and he dives to make a low catch. Fantastic stroke from India A skipper finishes with the first ball! Score a hat-trick and Smaran returns with just one goal.
This one came back from distance around the stumps, Smaran offering no shots as he feared it might rebound. But he was back in territory and the ball didn’t have far to go. The afternoon continues to improve for Sheat.
Dream start to the last session as Washington’s distrust is over. Tail full, straight, late and straight in front as it lacks it. Double-Nelson has struck.
The bait is taken. Lennoxx delivers a nice, wide throw and turns the batter into a booming drive. Suthar obeys, hits an outside edge and Mitch Hay makes no mistake behind the sticks.
The classic bowling intelligence and fun has come to an end. Longer ball up and down, Akasah breaks free with his front leg and lifts, with no timing as the lobs go back into deep cover. Dean Foxcroft sinks an easy catch to end the round. Oh, and Siraj tries to land a big punch and gets cleaned out!
Go back to the full ball and take a big swing. He misses completely and loses his stump! He thinks a bit, given the last ball of this game, but this time his innings is over for a duck!
Once again, it is this great wavering that causes Jaiswal’s downfall. Later in the shot as he proaches. He’s a dead duck.
“Jaiswal’s third consecutive low score on tour”. Sheat starts the banana swing, starts from the outside and comes way back. Jaiswal had no answers.
Padikkal pays the price for excessive aggression. It was very short, but certainly not wide enough to cover the point behind it. Padikkal is bitterly dispointed with the shooting.
New Zealand are fighting back. given out first ball! Score a hat-trick and Smaran returns with just one goal.
This one came back from distance around the stumps, Smaran offering no shots as he feared it might rebound. But he was back in territory and the ball didn’t have far to go. The afternoon continues to improve for Sheat.
Dream start to the last session as Washington’s distrust is over. Tail full, straight, late and straight in front as it lacks it. nibbles a full delivery and leaves.
Rathod looked so good, but a split second of indecision cost him dearly. A very hesitant move to a delivery that skewed and straightened the seam. By then Rathod had progressed.
A wicket well-deserved. Hidden in the back and caught on the second slip! Randell was dangerous today and he makes the big breakthrough!
Longer side out, just a little momentum, and Jurel crosses to block and gets a strong outside edge to the right of Mariu and he dives to make a low catch. Fantastic shot from India. A skipper comes to an end and the fun ends. Longer ball up and down, Akasah breaks free with his front leg and lifts, with no timing as the lobs go back into deep cover.
Dean Foxcroft takes a simple catch to close the round. McKay hits the first ball after lunch as Sudharsan walks away. He comes through the wicket, the angle takes the ball away from him as he stands up, Sudharsan gives a push and doesn’t even wait for the keeper to complete the catch. He was immediately on his bike.
Bad move after all that hard work. Oh, and Siraj tries to make a big throw and gets cleaned out! Go back to the full ball and take a big swing.
He misses completely and loses his stump! He thinks a bit, given the last ball of this game, but it’s his innings over for a duck hit double-nelson. The bait is taken.
Lennoxx delivers a nice, wide throw and turns the batter into a booming drive. Suthar obeys, hits an outside edge and Mitch Hay makes no mistake behind the sticks. This time with classic bowling intelligence!
Once again, it is this great wavering that causes Jaiswal’s downfall. Later in the shot as he proaches. He’s a dead duck.
“Jaiswal’s third consecutive low score on tour”. Sheat starts the banana swing, starts from the outside and comes way back. Jaiswal had no answers.
McKay hits the first ball after lunch as Sudharsan walks away. He comes through the wicket, the angle takes the ball away from him as he stands up, Sudharsan gives a push and doesn’t even wait for the keeper to complete the catch. He was immediately on his bike.
Bad move after all that hard work. nibbles a full delivery and leaves. Rathod looked so good, but a split second of indecision cost him dearly.
A very hesitant move to a delivery that skewed and straightened the seam. By then Rathod had progressed. A wicket well-deserved.
Padikkal pays the price for excessive aggression. It was very short, but certainly not wide enough to cover the point behind it. Padikkal is bitterly dispointed with the shooting.
New Zealand are fighting back. given out first ball! Score a hat-trick and Smaran returns with just one goal.
This one came back from distance around the stumps, Smaran offering no shots as he feared it might rebound. But he was back in territory and the ball didn’t have far to go. The afternoon continues to improve for Sheat.
Dream start to the last session as Washington’s distrust is over. Tail full, straight, late and straight in front as it lacks it. Double-Nelson has struck.
The bait is taken. Lennoxx delivers a nice, wide throw and turns the batter into a booming drive. Suthar obeys, hits an outside edge and Mitch Hay makes no mistake behind the sticks.
Classic bowling intelligence. Pulled behind and caught at second slip! Randell was dangerous today and he makes the big breakthrough! Longer side out, just a little momentum, and Jurel crosses to block and gets a strong outside edge to the right of Mariu and he dives to make a low catch.
Fantastic shot from India Skipper ends. Oh, and Siraj tries a big shot and gets cleared! Go back to the full ball and take a big swing. He misses completely and loses his stump!
He thinks a bit, given the last ball of this game, but his innings is made for a duck and the fun is coming to an end. Longer ball up and down, Akasah breaks free with his front leg and lifts, with no timing as the lobs go back into deep cover. Dean Foxcroft sinks an easy catch to end the inning…!
Siraj is the reward for a great period of fast bowling. He lays this down on a challenging length and pins the batsman right in the territory. No wild momentum, just relentless precision that asks difficult questions.
Mariu feels it on the forefoot and cushions the outside edge. Dhruv Jurel dived brilliantly to his right to take a great catch which Mukesh landed first and what a setup! He throws it full and tries Hehy well outside off stump.
Hehy bites and reaches for cover but the late attack swings and takes the lead and flies straight into the safe hands of Jaiswal at gully New Zealand A, three for next to nothing. This is some top notch test match bowling from Mukesh Kumar. This was severely trped by a tree stump; Robinson looked like he was waiting for the outside swinger, but the swinger came back viciously, slamming the bat and pushing it straight forward.
The line goes up at the same time, the pitcher joins them, and umpire Craig Pryor doesn’t hesitate to raise the dreaded finger. What a catch! Padikkal madness to start the day! End of Centurion Boyle’s stay.
Siraj pulls this off with a length shot in the middle and outside. He presses on it and gets a thick outer edge. Padikkal, the only defensive player, throws himself to his left for a low catch.
Almost caught it behind him. This should stimulate the Indians! The 208-run stand is a heartbreak for Foxcroft.
Only seven years remain until a brilliant century! This suddenly comes back with the angle. Foxcroft advances down the track, for once he misses the shot and gets stuck in front.
The rope and starter lift at the same time. Referee Craig Pryor recognizes the bell and raises his finger. Foxcroft looks visibly unhpy as he walks away, but what an absolute masterclass in ataraxia it was while it lasted. No, but the swinger is doing his job!
A length outside off back, a harmless delivery that goes by. Mitch Hay wants to play a cut shot, a draw shot you could say, and sends one straight to the goalkeeper. Mukesh bags his fourth.
A length back, just enough to get away from the batsman. Clarke moves forward a little, pushes the throw away but it dispears and Smaran catches easily at the first slip. Gone! Another pinches sharply from the outside.
Randell, perhs already thinking about lunch, stretches her arms towards a slightly fuller delivery than the last and watches in horror as she hits it straight into the stumps of the wicket shortly after the delay. This shiny new bullet deals instant damage! Full and gone late, pure loss of concentration after the break as he tries to play out of his body.
Broadside, and Padikkal makes no mistake in taking a good catch. Mukesh bags five. Knocked him over!
India smashed the last wicket which took almost 25 overs! Thrown full length around the middle and leg, it peared to be the arm ball. McKay plunged into the driveway at a curve that didn’t exist.
Sees his woodwork shattered. New Zealand A finish with a 78 point lead away…! Siraj is the reward for a great period of fast bowling.
He lands this one on a demanding length, locking the batter right on the crease. No wild momentum, just relentless precision that asks difficult questions. Mariu feels it on the forefoot and cushions the outside edge.
Dhruv Jurel dived brilliantly to his right and took a great catch. What a catch! Padikkal madness to start the day! End of Centurion Boyle’s stay.
Siraj pulls this off with a length shot in the middle and outside. He presses on it and gets a thick outer edge. Padikkal, the only defensive player, throws himself to his left for a low catch.
Almost caught it behind him. This should stimulate the Indians! The 208-run stand is a heartbreak for Foxcroft.
Only seven years remain until a brilliant century! This suddenly comes back with the angle. Foxcroft advances down the track, for once he misses the shot and gets stuck in front.
The rope and starter lift at the same time. Referee Craig Pryor recognizes the bell and raises his finger. Foxcroft looks visibly displeased as he walks away, but what an absolute masterclass in ataraxia it was while it lasted. Over!
Another pinches sharply from the outside. Randell, perhs already thinking about lunch, stretches his arms towards a slightly fuller delivery than the last and watches in horror as it hits straight into the stumps, Mukesh gets his first, and what a setup! He throws it full and tries Hehy well outside off stump.
Hehy bites and reaches for cover but the late attack swings and takes the lead and flies straight into the safe hands of Jaiswal at gully New Zealand A, three for next to nothing. This is some top notch test match bowling from Mukesh Kumar. This was severely trped by a tree stump; Robinson looked like he was waiting for the outside swinger, but the swinger came back viciously, slamming the bat and pushing it straight forward.
The line goes up at the same time, the pitcher joins them, and umpire Craig Pryor doesn’t hesitate to raise the dreaded finger. No, but the outswinger does the job! A length outside off back, a harmless delivery that goes by. Mitch Hay wants to play a cut shot, a draw shot you could say, and sends one straight to the goalkeeper.
Mukesh bags his fourth. A length back, just enough to get away from the batsman. Clarke moves forward a little, pushes the delivery outside off and Smaran easily catches the wicket at first slip just after the delay.
This shiny new bullet deals instant damage! Full and gone late, pure loss of concentration after the break as he tries to play out of his body. Broadside, and Padikkal makes no mistake in taking a good catch.
Mukesh bags five. Knocked him over! India smashed the last wicket which took almost 25 overs!
Thrown full length around the middle and leg, it peared to be the arm ball. McKay plunged into the driveway at a curve that didn’t exist. Sees his woodwork shattered.
New Zealand A finish with a 78 point lead away…! Siraj is the reward for a great period of fast bowling. He lays this down on a challenging length and pins the batsman right in the territory.
No wild momentum, just relentless precision that asks difficult questions. Mariu feels it on the forefoot and cushions the outside edge. Dhruv Jurel dived brilliantly to his right to take a great catch which Mukesh landed first and what a setup!
He throws it full and tries Hehy well outside off stump. Hehy bites and reaches for cover but the late attack swings and takes the lead and flies straight into the safe hands of Jaiswal at gully New Zealand A, three for next to nothing. This is some top notch test match bowling from Mukesh Kumar.
This was severely trped by a tree stump; Robinson looked like he was waiting for the outside swinger, but the swinger came back viciously, slamming the bat and pushing it straight forward. The line goes up at the same time, the pitcher joins them, and umpire Craig Pryor doesn’t hesitate to raise the dreaded finger. What a catch! Padikkal madness to start the day!
End of Centurion Boyle’s stay. Siraj pulls this off with a length shot in the middle and outside. He presses on it and gets a thick outer edge.
Padikkal, the only defensive player, throws himself to his left for a low catch. Almost caught it behind him. This should stimulate the Indians!
The 208-run stand is a heartbreak for Foxcroft. Only seven years remain until a brilliant century! This suddenly comes back with the angle.
Foxcroft advances down the track, for once he misses the shot and gets stuck in front. The rope and starter lift at the same time. Referee Craig Pryor recognizes the bell and raises his finger.
Foxcroft looks visibly unhpy as he walks away, but what an absolute masterclass in ataraxia it was while it lasted. No, but the swinger is doing his job! A length outside off back, a harmless delivery that goes by. Mitch Hay wants to play a cut shot, a draw shot you could say, and sends one straight to the goalkeeper.
Another pinches sharply from the outside. Randell, perhs already thinking about lunch, raises his arms towards a slightly busier delivery than the last and watches in horror as it rams straight into the stumps and off he goes! Mukesh bags his fourth.
A length back, just enough to get away from the batsman. Clarke moves forward a little, pushes the delivery outside off and Smaran easily catches the wicket at first slip just after the delay. This shiny new bullet deals instant damage!
Full and gone late, pure loss of concentration after the break as he tries to play out of his body. Broadside, and Padikkal makes no mistake in taking a good catch. Mukesh bags five.
Knocked him over! India smashed the last wicket which took almost 25 overs! Thrown full length around the middle and leg, it peared to be the arm ball.
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