The second test between Team India and New Zealand has started from today i.e. 24th October. The first day of the game has ended. On the first day of play of the second Test, New Zealand scored 259 runs after losing all the wickets in their first innings. In reply, India has scored 16 runs after losing one wicket.

In the first innings of the second test, Indian team captain Rohit Sharma returned to the pavilion without opening his account. His wicket was taken by Tim Southee. The captain of the Indian team could not understand Tim Southee’s brilliant ball at all and got bowled. Let us tell you that Tim Southee’s performance against Rohit Sharma in international cricket has always been excellent. Not only this, Tim Southee has dominated over Rohit Sharma in Test format also.

Talking about the Test format, Rohit Sharma has scored 51 runs in 126 balls in eight innings against Tim Southee at an average of 12.75 and has been out four times. Talking about international cricket, the experienced fast bowler has dismissed Rohit Sharma 14 times. Tim Southee along with Kagiso Rabada has dismissed Rohit Sharma 14 times in international cricket and this is a huge achievement.

Rohit Sharma would like to play a match-winning innings for his team in the second innings of the second test.

Rohit Sharma has not been seen in his best form for quite some time. Talking about the first test match, Rohit Sharma was out after scoring only two runs in the first innings. However, in the second innings he batted brilliantly and scored 52 runs. New Zealand won the first test by eight wickets.

Now if Team India wants to survive in this Test series, then it is very important for them to win the second Test. Even though Rohit Sharma may not be able to leave his mark in the first innings, the Indian captain will look to score big in the second innings of the second test. Team India is in a strong position till the end of the first day’s play.