India is in the seat of the driver of the first test that is kicking up at Seddon Park, Hamilton. It is really a big challenge for the Dhoni’s men. The 4th day will be the most important for Indian men because, the performances of this days the guests especially the bowler and the fielders will able to break the losing records against New Zealand in its home series. It will be a big achievement on the side of Dhoni’s captaincy. India last won against the Black Caps in 1968. So, still now it seems that wining toss and elected to the bowl first is the steps to take that series lead.
Two days are still in hand and India seats on the seat of the driver. India bowlers stopped NZ batsmen before ending the first day as a result India threw a good leads over the Kiwis. In the first the host just lost all wickets scoring 279 runs and India pitched 241 runs leads. At the end of third day India able to take three bid wickets just given 75runs.
Indian bowlers put a huge pressure on the batsmen and bowled very economical but took early wickets. Z Khan picked up 2wickets and become the 7th Indian bowlers who add 200 wickets in their career. Ishant Sharma is the most successful bowlers took 4 wickets in the first innings as well as MM Patel picked up 3 wickets, although Harbhajan Singh packed one wicket but bowled very inexpensive. In the second innings Z Khan, MM Patel and Harbhajan Singh takes single wicket when Ishant Sharma and Yuvraj Singh could not make any break. It hopes that the 4th and 5th days’ pitch will be the haven of Spin bowlers.
New Zealand batting line was totally in pressure from the fist time. Middle and lower-middle order batmen’s accomplishment throw them to score 279 runs. JD Ryder and Captain DL Vettori scored 102 and 118. DL Vettori also took 2 wickets as well as CS Martin and IE O'Brien picked up 3 wickets each.
Sachin Tendulkar, 42th test century, against New Zealand
After success in One-day series against the Black Caps, India has started their journey on Test series. Sachin Tendulkar is playing really well. He has got back his form and batted well. He was kept out from the last ODI due to injury. India is on batting of the first test’s 1st innings. India won the toss and sent New Zealand to bat first. NZ had to close their 1st innings just bagged 279 runs.
Sachin Tendulkar is considered the best batsman in cricket. He has played 156 tests. His total run is 12429 that is highest in Test cricket history. He is also the number one batsman who hits more hundreds in test cricket.
He has bagged the 42th hundred in his test career. To earn 42th hundred he has to play 168 balls when he hits 15 fours and the strike rate was 59.52. India lead by 52 runs with 5 wickets remaining.
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