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Yashasvi Jaiswal answers critics with back-to-back India A centuries

Yashasvi Jaiswal answers critics with back-to-back India A centuries

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India chose to bowl first after a rain‑delayed toss in Wellington, with unchanged line‑ups from the opening game. Their bowlers restricted New Zealand to 134 all out in 41 overs. Gurnoor Brar led the attack, taking four wickets, including Mitchell Santner’s dismissal for 31. Auqib Nabi claimed two wickets for 2/31 in seven overs, while Anshul Kamboj and Axar Patel each also took two wickets. The performance gave India a five‑wicket win and a 1‑0 lead in the five‑match series.

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    India A produced a commanding batting performance on the opening day of the third unofficial Test against New Zealand A, finishing at 227/2 in 69.3 overs at stumps at Bert Sutcliffe Oval in Lincoln on Saturday.

    — The Tribune

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    Virat Kohli presents an “awesome opportunity” for New Zealand, said fast bowler Blair Tickner, adding that his side would look to be more effective with the ball and produce a stronger batting performance in the second ODI here on Saturday. Tickner acknowledged Kohli’s ability to put opposition…

    — The Pioneer

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IND vs NZ 2nd ODI LIVE score: New Zealand bundled for 134 runs as Gurnoor Brar picks four wickets

India produced a dominating bowling show in the opening of the five-match ODI series against New Zealand. Later, Virat Kohli capped off a five-wicket win with another classy half-century at Eden Park in Auckland. India will hope to keep up with the momentum in the second ODI, scheduled to take place…

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