Though Virat Kohli has scored multiple fifty-plus scores, he hasn’t struck a century in the longest format of the game since March 2023. His last Test century came against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Ahmedabad in March 2023.
Virat Kohli’s quest for his 30th century seems to be extending beyond his initial anticipation. The ex-India captain was anticipated to notch a significant score for India on the second day of the second Test against New Zealand at the Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) Stadium in Pune. Nevertheless, he could only add a solitary run to his tally.
Mitchell Santner, the left-arm orthodox bowler, caused Virat Kohli’s dismissal early on the second day by delivering a low full toss that hit his stumps. This unexpected turn of events left Virat in a state of disbelief, unable to fathom how he missed making contact with the ball.
Team India is currently facing immense pressure in the ongoing Test match, requiring an extraordinary display to turn the tide in their favor. With only 87 runs on the board and having already lost half of their team, they find themselves trailing by over 170 runs. The stakes are high as a loss in Pune would not only mark their second defeat in the series but also bring an end to their impressive unbeaten streak at home that has lasted for over 12 years.
In 2012, India suffered their most recent defeat in a Test series at home against England, where a team captained by MS Dhoni lost a four-match Test series with a score of 2-1.
India Playing XI:
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Modified Version: Among the players in the team lineup are Yashasvi Jaiswal, with Rohit Sharma leading as the captain, alongside Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant as the wicketkeeper, Sarfaraz Khan, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Ravichandran Ashwin, Akash Deep, and Jasprit Bumrah.
Bench:
Among the players present are KL Rahul, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Mohammed Siraj, and Dhruv Jurel.
Support Staff:
Players like Gautam Gambhir, Abhishek Nayar, Ryan ten Doeschate, T Dilip, and Morne Morkel are part of the team.
New Zealand’s Playing XI:
The team composition is as follows: Tom Latham as captain, Devon Conway, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell as wicketkeeper, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Ajaz Patel, and William O’Rourke.
Bench:
The roster comprises Kane Williamson, Ish Sodhi, Mark Chapman, Jacob Duffy, and Matt Henry.
Support Staff:
Stead, Ronchi, and Jurgensen are the names that stand out.
