IND vs NZ: The second match of the ongoing Test series between India and New Zealand is being played at the MCA Stadium in Pune. So in the same match, poor performance in batting was seen from Team India. This performance of the Indian team is getting a lot of criticism in the cricket world.

Due to the amazing batting of New Zealand, Team India was reduced to just 156 runs in the first innings. Captain Rohit Sharma (0) and former captain Virat Kohli (1) disappointed in the match. Whereas infielder Rishabh Pant could play only 18 runs and Sarfaraz Khan could play only 11 runs. So now a big statement from former cricketer Ian Smith has come out on this performance of the Indian team.

Ian Smith criticized Team India

Let us tell you, after this poor performance of Team India in batting, Ian Smith said on Sports 18 – Well, if you ask me, it is worse than being all out for 46 runs. That’s some poor batting and shot selection. I can understand the first Test, but instead of playing themselves, batting for time, India are going after the bowling for some reason.

Smith further said- He feels that he can criticize New Zealand’s bowling line-up. This is the second day of the test match. There is still a lot of time, but the way India are playing, none of them will be here to bat for that long.

New Zealand took a lead of 301 runs over India

On the other hand, if we talk about the ongoing second Test match in Pune, in response to New Zealand’s first innings score of 259 runs, India’s first innings was reduced to just 156 runs. So by the end of the second day’s play, New Zealand had scored 198 runs at the loss of 5 wickets in the second innings after 53 overs. New Zealand has a lead of 301 runs over the host team.