Ravindra Jadeja finally made his mark on Day 3 of the second Test, breaking a crucial partnership and taking his first wicket of the match. Jadeja, who had gone wicketless on the first two days, bowled Tom Blundell for 41 with a delivery clocked at 90kph. Blundell had formed a solid partnership with Glenn Phillips, adding 48 runs for New Zealand before Jadeja’s breakthrough.
The dismissal came at a key moment, with New Zealand already leading by 334 runs and pushing India into a difficult position. Jadeja had struggled to find the right pace and line in the early part of the match but began to trouble the batters as he adjusted his approach late on Day 2 and continued the momentum into Day 3.
With this wicket, India will be looking to capitalize and wrap up New Zealand’s innings quickly to keep their chances alive in the match. Glenn Phillips remains at the crease, batting on 30, as India seeks further breakthroughs.