India vs New Zealand LIVE Score, 2nd Test, Day 1: Ravichandran Ashwin strikes again and sets a major record as New Zealand lose by 2 points

IND vs NZ, 2nd Test Day 1 Live: Rohit introduces Jadeja

After testing the duo of Ravichandran Ashwin and Washington Sundar, Rohit Sharma makes a slight change in strategy and introduces Ravindra Jadeja into the attack. Jadeja's spin is causing a bit of trouble for the New Zealand batsmen but India need a breakthrough as soon as possible.

NZ 74/1 (23 overs)

IND vs NZ, 2nd Test Day 1 Live: Rohit's strategy questioned

Commentators Murali Kartik and Sunil Gavaskar are critical of Rohit Sharma's field placement. They wonder why Rohit is leading with a defensive field while New Zealand is in attack mode. The duo of Devon Conway and Will Young confidently move forward and steal boundaries.

NZ 69/1 (21 overs)

IND vs NZ, 2nd Test Day 1 Live: India Eye Wickets

With the duo of Devon Conway and Will Young now confirmed, New Zealand are in a comfortable position. They set boundaries at regular intervals and also rotate the shot to keep the scoreboard moving. India needs to end this partnership as soon as possible as they aim to gain the upper hand in the game. Currently, Rohit Sharma plays the spin department with Ravichandran Ashwin and Washington Sundar.

NZ 52/1 (17 overs)

IND vs NZ, 2nd Test Day 1 Live: Rohit grills Akash Deep

A hilarious moment was just captured in the game. In Washington Sundar's last over, Indian captain Rohit Sharma hilariously orders pacer Akash Deep to get to the crease. Rohit's message was heard on the stump microphone and left the fans in shock.

NZ 45/1 (13 overs)

IND vs NZ, 2nd Test Day 1 Live: Conway-Young solid

Despite losing the wicket of their skipper Tom Latham, New Zealand are still going strong with Devon Conway and Will Young forming a good partnership. In Ravichandran Ashwin's previous over, the duo scored six runs, including a boundary from Young. They will now look to score more runs in the coming overs.

NZ 44/1 (12 overs)

IND vs NZ, 2nd Test Day 1 Live: Ashwin has a big record in sight

After hijacking Tom Latham's wicket, Ravichandran Ashwin now needs just one wicket to achieve a big feat. With 187 wickets, he equaled Australia's Natha Lyon for the highest number of wickets in the World Test Championship. He needs just one more wicket to surpass Lyon and become the top wicket-taker in the WTC.

NZ 32/1 (9 overs)

IND vs NZ, 2nd Test Day 1 Live: OUT

OUT OF!!! Rohit Sharma's change of strategy finally paid off as Ravichandran Ashwin gave India their first breakthrough of the day. In his very first over, Ashwin dismisses Tom Latham for 15. Ashwin hits straight onto the pads of Latham as the on-field umpire wastes no time in giving the signal for LBW to be out. First wicket away for New Zealand.

NZ 32/1 (7.5 overs)

IND vs NZ, 2nd Test Day 1 Live: Akash Deep thrashed

On the one hand, Jasprit Bumrah is preparing the New Zealand opener with his pinpoint yorkers, while on the other hand, the duo of Tom Latham and Devon Conway are destroying Akash Deep. In the pacers' previous over, both batters reached a boundary each as Akash lost deep for 11 runs.

NZ 18/0 (4 overs)

IND vs NZ, 2nd Test Day 1 Live: Maiden over

Jasprit Bumrah continues to show his dominance and causes problems for New Zealand openers Tom Latham and Devon Conway with his extreme pace. The guest duo fails to understand their deliveries and show a certain degree of caution. India are desperate for an early wicket to gain the upper hand.

NZ 7/0 (3 overs)

IND vs NZ, 2nd Test Day 1 Live: New Zealand fearless

The opening duo of Devon Conway and Tom Latham confidently play good shots and progress in the game. In the previous part of Akash Deep, Latham hits a brilliant boundary as the pacer loses four runs. Latham played with soft hands and the ball skittered across the ground at the gully to Jaiswal's right and ran away for four. They will now go for more boundaries in the coming overs.

NZ 7/0 (2 overs)

IND vs NZ, 2nd Test Day 1 Live: Gavaskar questions India's strategy

With Team India making three changes to its playing XI for today's Test against New Zealand, former captain and commentator Sunil Gavaskar questioned the team's strategy. He has stated that Team India seems to be panicking as no team is making three changes to their squad unless there are injury concerns. However, Jasprit Bumrah opened the proceedings on a dominant note.

NZ 3/0 (1 over)

IND vs NZ, 2nd Test Day 1 Live: We are on the move

The first day play of the second Test between India and New Zealand begins in Pune. For New Zealand, skipper Tom Latham and Devon Conway initiated the proceedings. The duo will need to form a good partnership as the visitors expect a solid start to the game. On the other hand, Jasprit Bumrah will bowl the first over for India. The hosts want to get some quick wickets to gain the upper hand in the game.

IND vs NZ, 2nd Test Day 1 live: New Zealand's starting eleven

New Zealand (Playing XI): Tom Latham(c), Devon Conway, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell(w), Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Ajaz Patel, William ORourke

IND vs NZ, 2nd Test Day 1 Live: India's starting XI

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, Jasprit Bumrah

IND vs NZ, 2nd Test Day 1 Live: Here's what Rohit Sharma said at the toss

“I would have fought too. When you play a test game like that, the first session didn't go as we expected. But we fought well in the second inning. We'll take a lot of positives from this and see how we can turn things around.” We always want to find a way to get back into the friendly when we're behind. Yes, we understand how important the first 10 overs are, KL and Kuldeep are out. Akash Deep, Washington and Gill come in.

IND vs NZ, 2nd Test Day 1 Live: Here's what Tom Latham said at the toss

“We will have a bat. The interface is a little different than last week. Not much grass. Might create a bit of spin as we expect when we come to these parts of the world. Obviously a really proud moment.” For this group, we celebrated that, but our focus here is just adapting to this surface. “

IND vs NZ, 2nd Test Day 1 Live: Toss

New Zealand captain Tom Latham wins the toss and elects to bat against India in the third Test of the three-match series in Pune.

IND vs NZ, 2nd Test Day 1 Live: Pitch Report

The color of the pitch remains the same – black soil in both Bangalore and Pune. On a good length area it is much drier and much more grass free. The team that wins the toss should bat first and there is enough support for the spinners from ball one.

IND vs NZ, 2nd Test Day 1 Live: Sarfaraz warming up

According to the latest pictures, batsman Sarfaraz Khan can be seen warming up on the ground. In the first Test, he came as a replacement for Shubman Gill and scored 150 runs. However, with Gill now fit again, there were questions about his place in the second Test. The official confirmation is not yet out and we will have to wait to see the final game selection.

IND vs NZ, 2nd Test Day 1 Live: Rohit-Virat has to shoot

One could say that big success is on the horizon for each of the two seniors, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. The latter in particular would be keen to capitalize on his 254 not out in the 2019-20 season, which paved the way for an innings, 137-run win against South Africa. By his own high standards, Yashasvi Jaiswal suffered two failures in the Bengaluru Test and the young batsman tried to iron out his mistakes as he completed several stints in the nets.

IND vs NZ, 2nd Test Day 1 live: Who will make way for Gill?

With Shubman Gill gearing up for a comeback, one of KL Rahul and Sarfaraz Khan has to make way. Coach Gautam Gambhir has expressed his desire to give the latter a long chance, but Sarfaraz made a strong case with his second innings of 150 in Bengaluru.

IND vs NZ, 2nd Test Day 1 Live: Visitors in the lead

After being bowled out for an embarrassing 46 in the first innings in Bengaluru, India's resolute performance in the second innings could not prevent an eight-wicket blow that saw the top-ranked team in the World Test Championship table drop points, although this continues to be the case, maintaining the top spot. Winning the next two Tests will be the top priority for Rohit Sharma and his men before they travel to Australian shores for five Tests next month.

IND vs NZ, 2nd Test Day 1 Live: Hello

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the second Test of the three-match series between India and New Zealand, direct from the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune. Stay tuned for all live updates.