IND vs NZ: R Ashwin's stunning catch ends partnership; Daryl Mitchell left in shock as he departs

Just what Team India needed! To break the partnership between Daryl Mitchell and Will Young at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. On Day 2 of the third and final Test between India and New Zealand, R Ashwin made sure to grab the ball with both hands, helping the Men in Blue get closer to dismissing the Kiwis.

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In the 27.5 over, Ravindra Jadeja bowled to Mitchell, who advanced down the track to loft the ball but wasn't properly positioned, resulting in a mishit off the bottom of the bat. R Ashwin sprinted back from mid-on, extending his hands to make a spectacular catch, ensuring he held onto the ball even as he fell. Mitchell, watching the play unfold, was left stunned as he walked off after scoring 21 off 44 balls (1 four, 1 six).

As of now, 32 overs have been completed, with the Black Caps losing 5 wickets and holding a 97-run lead. They have posted 125 runs, with Will Young and Glenn Phillips at the crease.

Earlier in the day, after 59.4 overs, India was all out for 263 runs, securing a 28-run lead. Yashasvi Jaiswal scored 30 off 52 balls, while Rohit Sharma added 18 off 18. Virat Kohli was run out for 4 off 6, and both Mohammed Siraj and Sarfaraz Khan went out for ducks. Ravichandran Ashwin managed just 6 runs off 13 balls, while Washington Sundar remained not out at 38 off 36 balls. 

Shubman Gill missed his 100 by 10 runs while Rishabh Pant (60 off 59) and Ravindra Jadeja (14 off 25) also played good cameos. For the Kiwis, Ajaz Patel took five wickets, while Matt Henry, Glenn Phillips, and Ish Sodhi each claimed one.

Teams:

New Zealand (Playing XI): Tom Latham(c), Devon Conway, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell(w), Glenn Phillips, Ish Sodhi, Matt Henry, Ajaz Patel, William ORourke

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

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