[Watch] Ravichandran Ashwin dismisses Rachin Ravindra to bag his first wicket of 3rd IND vs NZ 2024 Test

Ace spinner Ravichandran Ashwin helped India get rid of in form Rachin Ravindra on Day 2 of the third and final Test against New Zealand on Saturday, November 2. As a result, Ravindra departed for just four runs in the second essay after managing five in the first innings.

The dismissal came in the 14th over of New Zealand’s second innings. Ashwin bowled a short length delivery and Ravindra stepped out for a big shot but missed it altogether. The ball spun past the outside edge and the wicketkeeper did well to gather the ball before dislodging the stumps in a flash. Interestingly, it was Ashwin's first wicket of the Test match.

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Ravichandran Ashwin had bagged six wickets in the first two Tests against the Kiwis. Meanwhile, Rachin Ravindra's struggles against spin in Asia continued, managing 193 runs in 365 balls, getting out on nine occasions, averaging 21.44.

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Ravichandran Ashwin finally gets amongst wickets as India fight back against New Zealand on Day 2

A clinical bowling display helped India fight back against New Zealand in the second innings on Day 2. Apart from Ravichandran Ashwin, Akash Deep and Washington Sundar bagged one wicket apiece.

At the time of writing, the visitors were 72/3, leading by 44 runs, with Daryl Mitchell and Will Young at the crease.

Batting first, the Kiwis put up 235 in the first innings. Mitchell and Young starred with the bat, scoring 82 and 71, respectively. Ravindra Jadeja emerged as the leading wicket-taker, returning with a fifer, while Washington Sundar bagged four.

In response, the hosts posted 263 to gain a 28-run first innings lead. Shubman Gill top scored with 90 off 146, including one six and seven boundaries. Meanwhile, Rishabh Pant chipped in with 60 off 59, including two sixes and eight boundaries. Ajaz Patel starred with the ball, returning with a five-wicket haul.

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