Vikrant Shekhawat : Oct 27, 2024, 06:00 AM
IND vs NZ: Indian cricket team is going through a tough phase these days. After losing two consecutive Test matches at home, Team India lost the series, trailing 2-0 in the 3-match Test series. New Zealand has strengthened its hold on the series by registering a spectacular win first in Bengaluru and then in the Pune Test. The poor performance of the Indian batsmen has proved to be very disappointing in front of the home audience, in which the Indian team had to face defeat in both the Test matches due to its weak batting.Bengaluru Test: Setback from early defeatThe performance of the Indian team in the first Test was much below expectations. On the very first day, Team India collapsed for just 46 runs in the first innings. In the second innings, the Indian batsmen showed some hard work, but could not stand in front of the New Zealand team, and India had to face defeat by 8 wickets. The poor form of the Indian batsmen continued in the next Test as well.Pune Test: Second defeat and end of the seriesThe Indian team struggled on its home ground in the second Test as well. In the first innings, the Indian team was reduced to just 156 runs in front of New Zealand's bowling. When the Indian team came out to chase the target of 359 runs in the second innings, once again its batsmen did not live up to the expectations and the entire team collapsed at 245 runs. With this defeat, the Indian team lost the series, trailing 2-0.Kohli's anger burst outThe Pune Test proved to be very disappointing for Indian team captain Virat Kohli. Kohli, who is known for his aggression and unmatched batting, could play short innings of only one and 17 runs in this match. In both the innings, Kohli became the victim of New Zealand spinner Mitchell Santner. After being out LBW in the second innings, Kohli vented his anger on the water box lying on the way and went towards the dressing room hitting his bat in anger. This video has gone viral on social media, in which Kohli's disappointment is clearly visible.Upcoming challenges of the Indian teamThis defeat of the Indian team has emerged as a big question for the audience and experts. The team's poor performance even on the home ground shows that the Indian team will have to make major changes in its batting and strategy. Kohli and other senior players now have the responsibility of handling the team in this challenging phase.Now it remains to be seen whether the Indian team is able to break the losing streak in the next match, or whether the New Zealand team is successful in a clean sweep.
Dear bro Virat Kohli, The bat is hit over the ball, not over this water box.🤬 #INDvNZ pic.twitter.com/FZshuZIkzL
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