INDIA vs NEW ZEALAND Test 2, Day 1 : Mayank Agarwal scores a century

The Day 1 of second test between India and new Zealand started today in Wankhede stadium, Mumbai. India chose to bat first. Mayank Agrawal hit a century which helped India reach 221/4 in 70 overs against the Black Caps.

This was Agarwal’s fourth Test hundred and Wankhede stadium’s 25th test century. The century came off in just 196 balls with lots of fours and sixes. 13 fours and 3 sixes to be precise. The top order batters Mayank Agarwal and Wriddhiman Saha had a good partnership, the former scoring over hundred runs and the later accompanying him by scoring 25 out of 55 balls.

saha INDIA vs NEW ZEALAND Test 2, Day 1 : Mayank Agarwal scores a century
credits- WION

This isn’t the first century scored by Agarwal. Earlier he had scored his second double century that is 243 against Bangladesh. he’s the first Indian opener against new Zealand to score a century in the last 7 years.

The last time a top order batter scored a century against New Zealand team was Shikhar Dhawan in the year 2014. Agarwal also created a record by hitting this century in the home series in the past 11 years. The last Indian player to do this was Virender Sehwag at Ahmedabad in 2011 when he made 173 runs.

Mayank Agarwal along with Shubman Gill gave the Indian team a steady start with a partnership of 80 runs for first wicket. Both played well but Agarwal established dominance in the next few hours.

Shuban Gill made 44 runs, Cheteshwar pujara and Virat Kohli both got out at 0 but Mayank Agarwal remained unbeaten. He had two half century partnerships in today’s match- Shreyas Iyer and Wriddhiman Saha. In just 118 balls he scored 50 runs and escalated the team score in the final session.

INDIA vs NEW ZEALAND : Virat Kohli’s dismissal

download 2 INDIA vs NEW ZEALAND Test 2, Day 1 : Mayank Agarwal scores a century
Credits- India Today

Skipper Virat Kohli got dismissed in an LBW and its quite controversial. The replay made it hard to conclude if Kohli was actually dismissed. Ex England skipper Michael Vaughan feels it wasn’t an out. The online world had mixed reactions.

Read more: Jamshedpur FC 1-1 Hyderabad FC: 3 key talking points from an entertaining draw

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

More like this

Virat Kohli Net Worth: A Deep Dive into Cricket’s...

Virat Kohli Net Worth: A Deep Dive into Cricket’s Biggest Earner. In the world of cricket, few...
Incredible Virat Kohli Net Worth in Indian Rupees in 2024

Incredible Virat Kohli Net Worth in Indian Rupees in 2025

Virat Kohli Net Worth in Indian Rupees, Age, Height, Weight, Income, Relationships, and Family in 2025  Virat Kohli,...
IPL 2025

IPL 2025: Virat Kohli Injured as Gujarat Titans Dominate...

IPL 2025 : The IPL 2025 season has started on a disastrous note for Royal Challengers...
Test Cricket: 11 impressive records that are almost unbreakable - All the details you need to know!

Test Cricket: 11 impressive records that are almost unbreakable...

Test cricket is the ultimate proving ground for cricket's true champions. This demanding format requires not just...
Virat Kohli's Houses in Delhi and Gurgaon: Check out the details of the Extravagance of Virat Kohli!!

Virat Kohli’s Houses in Delhi and Gurgaon: Check out...

Virat Kohli, the celebrated Indian cricketer, and his talented wife, actress Anushka Sharma, enjoy a life filled...

LATEST NEWS

ISL 2024-25 Semifinal: Mohun Bagan Super Giant vs Jamshedpur FC – Preview, Prediction and Where To Watch The Match LIVE

Jamshedpur FC and Mohun Bagan Super Giant are set to square off in the second leg of their Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 semi-final...

IPL 2025: MI vs RCB – Preview, Prediction, Starting XI and Where To Watch The Match LIVE

Mumbai Indians (MI) will take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Match 20 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the Wankhede Stadium...

IPL 2025: Siraj, Gill and Washington Power GT to Hand SRH Fourth Straight Defeat

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) endured yet another batting collapse—this time on a sluggish, black-soil home pitch—as they slumped to their fourth consecutive loss in IPL...

ISL 2024-25: Sunil Chhetri’s Last-Gasp Heroics Propel Bengaluru FC Into ISL Final Despite Second-Leg Loss

In a semi-final that will long be remembered for its sheer intensity and drama, Bengaluru FC stormed into their fourth Indian Super League final...

Featured