India go for broke but Kiwis hold ground
The Morning Standard|October 21, 2024
AFTER two balls on Sunday, the impossible dream was on. Jasprit Bumrah got one to straighten after pitching on offstump.
SWAROOP SWAMINATHAN
India go for broke but Kiwis hold ground

Tom Latham was caught plumb and the small but vociferous crowd the City had taken a lot of rain throughout Saturday night-were on their feet. On the field, the Indian fielders converged from all directions. The only way to build pressure during a small chase is early wickets. It instills belief into the bowlers while sowing seeds of doubts in the batters' minds sat inside the dressing room.

When India were defending 107 the same total the Kiwis had to get on Sunday - against Australia in that famous Test in Mumbai in 2004, India had them 0/1 after two balls.

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