IND vs NZ, 2nd Test, Day 1 Highlights: Rohit Sharma Falls For Duck After Sundar, Ashwin's Mayhem

IND vs NZ, Day 1 Stumps: India Close On 16/1

Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal have survived till the end, as India reached 16/1 at stumps. They bundled out New Zealand for 259 earlier, and now, these two must play a pivotal role to get India to a solid position.

Remember, India are 0-1 down in the three-match series, and a win here in Pune is must for Rohit Sharma and his boys before the decider. We will be back tomorrow at 8:30 AM. Stay tuned.

IND vs NZ, Day 1 Live Score: Rohit Sharma Gone!!!

WICKETTT!!! Tim Southee produces an absolute gem of a delivery! After dismissing Rohit Sharma in the series opener, he strikes again, sending the Indian captain back to the pavilion. Southee bowls with a hard length aimed at the off stump, expertly angling the ball back into the batter before it nips away at the last moment. 

Rohit, looking to assert himself, finds himself squared up on the back foot. He is completely deceived as the ball moves away, leaving him no chance to connect. Rohit is sent back for a disappointing 9-ball duck, putting New Zealand in the driver's seat right from the start! 

IND vs NZ, Day 1 Live Score: Washington Sundar gets a fifer!!!

What a wonderful comeback by Washington Sundar!! His inclusion was questioned by several experts, but the all-rounder responded in style and took a 5-wicket haul to rattle the Kiwis.

India cannot allow the tail-enders to get away with quick runs. New Zealand are 235/6, and Rohit Sharma will hope that his bowlers can knock over the remaining batters in quick time.

IND vs NZ, Day 1 Live Score: Washington Sundar Gets His Third Wicket

Washington repaying the faith shown in him by the coach and captain as the right-arm off-spinner takes his third wicket of the day and traps Daryl Mitchell in front of the wickets. 

Well, we are back for the third and final session of the day. Good opportunity for India to get further inroads. NZ have suddenly started to crumble and India will look to seize the opportunity and dismiss the visiting side.

IND vs NZ, Day 1 Live Score: India on top as spinners strike!!

After a great start by the Kiwis, they have suddenly started to crumble as they have lost a flurry of wickets. All 5 wickets have been taken by the spinners as India dominated session 2 with 3 wickets. At tea, NZ are 201/5.

IND vs NZ, Day 1 Live Score: Ashwin Removes Conway! 

Ravi Ashwin strikes gold for India! He has removed well-set Devon Conway and the batter is gone for 76. It was a shortish delivery, outside off and Conway tried to punch it away. He got an outside edge and Pant behind the stumps took a sharp catch. Big wicket!!!

IND vs NZ, Day 1 Live Score: Session 2 Is Underway

The second session of second Test between India and New Zealand is underway. Jasprit Bumrah has started the proceedings and conceded a boundary on the first ball as Devon Conway reaches his fifty. 

IND vs NZ, Day 1 Live Score: Lunch Time!!!

It's lunchtime on day one of the second Test, and New Zealand has scored 92 runs in 31 overs, losing two wickets after choosing to bat first. The Indian spinners bowled well, but New Zealand managed to avoid losing more wickets. Skipper Tom Latham and Devon Conway started solidly, facing the new-ball bowlers. Rohit Sharma brought in Ravichandran Ashwin early, leading to Latham’s dismissal for 15. Will Young then joined Conway, helping the team past 50 runs. Ashwin took Young's wicket on 18 with a well-executed review. Rachin Ravindra partnered with Conway, maintaining the score until lunch.

Conway is at 47 and Ravindra at 5. The pitch is aiding the spinners, and India will aim to take more wickets in the afternoon session. Stay tuned for the next session in around 40 minutes.

IND vs NZ, Day 1 Live Score: Wicket!!!

There's a loud appeal for a caught behind, especially from Ashwin, but umpire Richard Illingworth remains unmoved. The Indian team quickly gathers in a huddle, and Sarfaraz Khan passionately argues, eventually convincing Rohit Sharma to opt for a review. The delivery is full, targeting the middle and leg stumps, and spins down to leg. The replays show a small but significant touch on UltraEdge. With that evidence, Illingworth changes his decision to OUT! Sarfaraz and Ashwin celebrate brilliantly as Ashwin secures his second wicket of the match!

Despite the one wicket, New Zealand are going strong at the moment. Conway is looking solid and the Indian spinners are finding it hard to contain the Kiwi opener. It's 69/1 after 20 overs.

IND vs NZ, Day 1 Live Score: New Zealand Reach 50

After the early loss of Tom Latham, Will Young and Devon Conway have steadied the ship nicely. New Zealand have now put on 50 on the board and they will be looking to further solidify their position with a good platform in this game.

IND vs NZ, Day 1 Live Score: Ashwin Draws First Blood

IND vs NZ, Day 1 Live Score: Ashwin traps Latham!!

The spin move worked for India as Ashwin strikes and gives India the breakthrough. Tossed up ball on the middle and leg and it drifts away to cop a blow on the front leg. Brilliant delivery from ASH!

IND vs NZ, Day 1 Live Score: Spinner Introduced

New Zealand have made a solid and solid start. They have posted 30 runs on the board without losing a wicket. The stable progress has forced the Rohit Sharma to introduce a spinner into the attack.

IND vs NZ, Day 1 Live Score: Solid start from the Kiwis!

Just like the Bengaluru Test, the openers are looking solid at the moment. It's 18 for /0 after 5 overs as the India new ball bowlers are struggling to get their lines and lengths right.

IND vs NZ, Day 1 Live Score: We are all set for the live action!!!

The players have made their way out to a huge ovation from the Pune crowd. Jasprit Bumrah gets the new ball in his hands with Tom Latham taking the strike.

IND vs NZ, Day 1 Live Score: Playing XIs are here!!!

India Playing XI: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Sarfaraz Khan, Rishabh Pant (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Ravichandran Ashwin, Akash Deep, Jasprit Bumrah

New Zealand Playing XI: Tom Latham (c), Devon Conway, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Tom Blundell (wk), Mitchell Santner, William O'Rourke, Tim Southee, Ajaz Patel

IND vs NZ, Day 1 Live Score: Indian Captain Comes With A Prep Talk

Team Preview: New Zealand

New Zealand stand on the brink of a historic series win. A win in this game will help them seal the series making it their first ever on Indian soil. Tom Latham has already registered his name in the history books as New Zealand won their first Test on Indian soil after 36 years. With the chance to create history the visitors will be looking to maintain their momentum from the first Test of the series.

Team Preview: India

The first Test in Bengaluru might have been the best wake up call for the Indian team. With an important series coming against Australia, India will be looking to gather themselves up quickly and bounce back in this match. The batting unit will be eager to come with a better show here at Pune.

Greetings!!!!

Hello folks!!!! Good Morning and welcome to OneCricket's Live Blog for the second Test between India and New Zealand. We are all set for gripping and exciting action from the longest format of the game. India seek redemption as New Zealand look to create history in this match at the Maharasthra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. Stay tuned with us as we bring you all the action from Day 1.