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5 Runs In Wankhede Test; Virat Kohli Reaches Lowest Point With Twin Failures Against NZ

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Virat Kohli departs after scoring 1 run against NZ in third Test [Source: @sujeetsuman1991/X.com]Virat Kohli departs after scoring 1 run against NZ in third Test [Source: @sujeetsuman1991/X.com]

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Virat Kohli's rough patch with the bat persisted in the third Test match between India and New Zealand at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium. In a surprising turn, Kohli scored just one run in the second innings before falling to spinner Ajaz Patel. His struggle continued throughout the match, with his final tally reaching five runs — his lowest aggregate in a Test match where he batted in both innings.

India faced a challenging target of 147 runs set by Kiwis. With only 18 runs on the board, India have had already lost three big wickets: captain Rohit Sharma for 11 off 11 balls, Shubman Gill for just one, and Kohli for one. Ajaz Patel’s bowling proved highly effective, catching Kohli off guard and dismissing him early. As India chase faltered, it became clear that Kohli’s struggles reflected a larger batting issue for the Men In Blue.

Virat Kohli's performance in this series marked a disappointing end. In the on-going series, he could only manage 93 runs in the six innings, with an average of 15.50. While, the right-handed batter's highest score came in the second Test in Bengaluru, where he made 70 off 102 balls. However, the series as a whole saw him struggle to regain his form, highlighting a low point in his otherwise illustrious career.

India's Batting Order Collapse In Wankhede

On the Day 3, India’s top order struggled in the chase, with wickets falling quickly. Rohit, Gill, and Kohli were dismissed early by Ajaz Patel and Matt Henry, while Yashasvi Jaiswal (5), Sarfaraz Khan (1) , and Ravindra Jadeja (6) also failed to contribute significantly. Rishabh Pant held his ground, but he soon departed for well-made 64 runs. India now require 30 runs to win with three wickets remaining.