In what was a rare occurrence those days, India found themselves 2-1 up in a four-match Test series in an overseas tour, with one game to go at Auckland.
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Put in to bat, India struggled their way to 252 runs in their first innings, but the bowlers, led by EAS Prasanna, got them back in the contest, bundling New Zealand out for 140.
The visitors batted better in the second essay, posting 261 for 5 declared, led by a 99 from Rusi Surti and defending 374 runs, the bowling, led again by Prasanna, dismissed the hosts for 101 runs to win the series 3-1.
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Shankar is a featured columnist for cricket at Sportskeeda. He has completed his education in B.E. (IEM) and PG Diploma in Multimedia Journalism and has a rich experience of around 7 years at various notable organizations.
Shankar enjoys the contests that cricket has to offer in various formats. His favorite teams are India and New Zealand and supports Manchester United in football. His all-time favorite cricketers are Virat Kohli, Kane Williamson, and Adam Zampa, for their varied traits and skills.
Shankar covered the 2023 ICC ODI World Cup held in India, which Australia won by beating India in the final. He strives to be sensible in his reporting to deliver accurate, relevant, and ethical information.
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