[Watch] Devon Conway's decision against lbw review proves costly as Washington Sundar provides first breakthrough in 2024 IND vs NZ 2nd Test
New Zealand opener Devon Conway’s decision against LBW review proved costly on Day 2 of the second Test against India in Pune on Friday, October 25. The left-handed batter didn’t feel his own edge as Washington Sundar provided the first wicket for India against the Kiwis in the second innings.
The batter's wrong judgment came in the 10th over of New Zealand’s second innings. Sundar bowled a fuller length ball on the middle and Conway went through with his shot but missed it altogether. The ball straightened after pitching and the on-field umpire Paul Reiffel looked confident, raising his finger in a flash.
The replays showed a faint edge but Conway didn’t feel it and thus didn't take a review. After his 76 in the first innings, he walked back for 17 off 25 in the second essay.
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Devon Conway has looked impressive in the Test series, returning with scores of 91 and 17 in the opening game.
Devon Conway departs early but New Zealand dominating India in second Test
A clinical bowling display helped New Zealand take a 103-run first-innings lead in the second Test.
In the second innings, the Kiwis were 78/1 at the time of writing, leading by 181 runs. Skipper Tom Latham and Will Young were in the middle.
Opting to bat, the visitors posted 259 in the first innings, thanks to half-centuries from Conway and Rachin Ravindra (65 off 105). Washington Sundar returned with career-best figures of 7/59, while Ravichandran Ashwin bagged three wickets.
In response, the hosts were bundled out for 156 in the first innings. Mitchell Santner was the wreaker-in-chief, returning with career-best figures of 7/53, while Glenn Phillips scalped two. Ravindra Jadeja top-scored with 38, while Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal chipped in with 30 apiece.
New Zealand are 1-0 ahead in the three-match Test series. Tom Latham guided his team to their first-ever Test win in India after 36 years with their eight-wicket victory in Bengaluru. They are now aiming for their first-ever series win in India.
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