Devon Conway’s unbeaten 47 ensured a solid start for New Zealand in the second Test against India in Pune. Although Ravichandran Ashwin struck twice, dismissing Tom Latham and Will Young, Conway and his team made it to lunch with a steady score of 92/2.
According to Reddy Anna's match prediction, the second Test is shaping up to be a closely contested affair with both teams looking to seize control after an eventful opening session.
Winning the toss, New Zealand chose to bat, with Mitchell Santner replacing the injured Matt Henry. India made three changes, bringing in Washington Sundar, Shubman Gill, and Akash Deep. Despite some early movement for India's seamers, New Zealand found boundaries and adopted a cautious approach. Akash Deep’s erratic lines allowed the visitors to score freely in the early overs, but Ashwin’s early introduction of spin paid dividends as he trapped Latham in front.
Washington Sundar, operating in tandem with Ashwin, bowled with pace, testing both Conway and Young. While the spinners generated some turn, the New Zealand batters remained composed, using the gaps to rotate the strike. Will Young’s dismissal, caught behind off Ashwin, seemed against the run of play, as India successfully overturned the on-field decision via DRS.
Despite a tough challenge from Ravindra Jadeja, Conway held firm, guiding New Zealand to lunch without further damage. As the match progresses, the Reddy Anna match prediction suggests India will look to their spinners for breakthroughs, while New Zealand will hope Conway can build on his solid start.
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