Watch: Washington Sundar rattles Tim Southee's stumps with a ripper in IND vs NZ 2nd Test
Published - 24 Oct 2024, 03:44 PM | Updated - 24 Oct 2024, 11:40 PM
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Team India off-spinner Washington Sundar starred with the ball on Day 1 of the ongoing second Test of the three-match Test series against New Zealand in Pune. Washington Sundar made a mess of New Zealand batter Tim Southee's stumps with a brilliant delivery to complete his five-wicket haul.
New Zealand skipper Tom Latham won the toss and opted to bat first at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune on Thursday, October 24. The visitors made only one change to their lineup after a historic win in Bengaluru. Meanwhile, the home team made three changes to their side.
Ravichandran Ashwin Provided an Early Breakthrough for India
Devon Conway and Tom Latham started the day on a positive note against fast bowler Ravichandran Ashwin, who dismissed Latham in his first over. Ashwin then picked up the wickets of Will Young (18 runs off 45 deliveries) and Devon Conway (76 off 141 balls) to restrict the visiting team to 138-3.
Rachin Ravindra and Daryl Mitchell added a 59-run stand for the fourth wicket to stabilize the innings. Rachin batted comfortably against Indian bowlers and reached his century. Washington Sundar broke the partnership by dismissing Ravindra, who scored 65 runs off 105 balls, with an absolute peach.
Watch: Washington Sundar Rattles Tim Southee's Stumps With A Ripper
The dismissal occurred on the first ball of the 76th over in New Zealand's first innings. Washington Sundar delivered a perfect arm ball that broke Tim Southee’s defense. The delivery missed the Southee's edge and hit the stumps. Southee scored 5 runs off 8 balls, including one four, before being dismissed.
It was the eighth wicket in the New Zealand first innings of the ongoing match. The visitors were at 197/3 at one stage, but they lost wickets at regular intervals. Sundar ran through New Zealand's middle order. He completed his maiden five-wicket haul in Test cricket during his fifth match for India.
Here’s the video of Tim Southee's wicket off Washington Sundar during the match:
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Here are some reactions on Washington Sundar's maiden five wicket haul in Test cricket.
"Now all, the selectors, the team management & of course Washy himself deserve a huge pat on the back for that 5 wicket haul! 👏👏👏," Sanjay Manjrekar said.
"Delighted to see this spell from @Sundarwashi5. Have always rated him as a fine cricketer and his bowling has been mighty impressive today," Harsha Bhogle wrote.
"Two cheers for the Indian team management @GautamGambhir @ImRo45 and selectors for picking Washington Sundar against conventional wisdom. Inspired selection! Well done young man on your first five for 👍⭐️ (the third cheer when we win the test!)😊," opined.
