Watch: Washington Sundar castles Tom Latham with a peach in IND vs NZ 3rd Test
Published - 01 Nov 2024, 11:06 AM | Updated - 01 Nov 2024, 11:20 AM
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Team India all-rounder Washington Sundar made an impact with the ball in his third over as he picked up the crucial wicket of Tom Latham on Day 1 of the ongoing third Test match. Washington Sundar outfoxed the set-batter, Tom Latham, with a brilliant delivery in the opening session of the first day's play.
Tom Latham was looking in decent touch with the bat in New Zealand's first innings. However, the left-handed batter was dismissed in the 16th over of the first innings. The New Zealand skipper managed to score 28 runs off 44 balls before being dismissed, leaving the Black Caps at 59/2 in 16 overs.
Watch: Washington Sundar Outfoxes Tom Latham With A Brilliant Delivery
Washington Sundar bowled a well-executed delivery that drifted in from off-stump and then held its line to beat Latham’s edge and hit the off-stump. Latham played the defensive shot on the front foot but misread the drift. Sundar celebrated with his teammates after producing an exceptional delivery.
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Washington Sundar Removes Rachin Ravindra With A Peach
Washington provided another breakthrough for his team by dismissing in-form batter Rachin Ravindra with a similar delivery. The visiting team lost three wickets for 72 runs on the board in 20 overs. Veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin failed to pick up any wickets in his first spell on the opening day.
The home team would be hoping to bundle out the New Zealand team as quickly as possible in the first innings. Washington could play a crucial role in dismantling New Zealand's middle order. Notably, Sundar picked up 11 wickets in the second Test match, where the Men in Blue lost by 113 runs.
It Will Be Good For Batting But - Ajaz Patel
Ajaz Patel expressed excitement about being back in his hometown. He noted that the pitch seems good for batting initially, and it might start to favor spin as the game progresses. Patel acknowledged that he hasn’t taken as many wickets as he would have liked, but it depends on his assigned role.
"Yeah it has been awesome. Coming back home, catching up with family and friends. But coming back here at the ground and get a feel for it again. Difficult to say, certainly looks a good wicket. Toss is going to be crucial. I feel it will be good for batting but then as the game progresses, it may start to turn more," Patel said, as quoted by CREX.
"The weather, overcast conditions may make it a bit longer. Yeah, obviously probably has not been as many wickets as I would have liked. But I guess it is about the role you have been given. Mitch was phenomenal in the last game and the game before that, we did not get much bowling because the conditions were such," he added.
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