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India vs New Zealand Highlights, WTC Final, Day 5: Kohli, Pujara unbeaten; India lead by 32 runs

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India vs New Zealand, WTC Final Test Highlights, Day 5: Mohammed Shami and Ishant Sharma were the stars as India bowled out New Zealand for 249, conceding a lead of 32 runs. India lost Shubman Gill for eight. Eventually, Kohli (8*) and Pujara (12*) took India to 64/2 after 30 overs, meaning India lead by 32 runs by the end of the day's play.

WTC Final IND vs NZ Day 5 Highlights
WTC Final IND vs NZ Day 5 Highlights

WTC Final India vs New Zealand Highlight: Resuming on 101/2, the Kiwis played out the first hour of the day safely before Ishant and Shami got into the act to have NZ 135/5 at the lunch interval. With the second new ball, Ishant and Shami continued the good work and bundled out New Zealand for 249, conceding a 32-run lead. In response, India lost Shubman Gill early, as he trapped LBW by Southree for just 8, but eventually managed to inch to a second-innings lead. Virat Kohli (8*) and Pujara (12*) took India to 64/2 after 30 overs, meaning India lead by 32 runs by the end of the day's play.

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Jun 22, 2021, 19:18:21 IST

Two fours in the over

Mohammed Shami loses his line a little as New Zealand collect four leg byes. Two balls later, Shami drops it short and wide outside off. The New Zealand skipper does not waste the chance and cracks it through point to collect his second four of the day. New Zealand move to 162/5, the deficit is 55 runs.

Jun 22, 2021, 19:15:09 IST

India vs New Zealand Live: As expected, India take 2nd new ball

The brand new ball has been taken by India and Mohammed Shami bowls the first over with it. Gets some out-swing going early on. India should surely pick up two wickets with it here with Shami and Ishant operating.

Jun 22, 2021, 19:11:28 IST

Once again, what a session that was for India

Jun 22, 2021, 19:07:20 IST

Two overs to go before the 2nd new ball

And expect India to take it, and then operate with Ishant and Shami, India's two wicket-taking bowlers of the day. New Zealand 151/5, trail India by 66 runs.

Jun 22, 2021, 18:59:36 IST

A quick maiden from Jadeja

The left-arm spinner bowling a stump-to-stump line, not allowing de Grandhomme to free his arms. The New Zealand all-rounder realises that once India take the second new ball, scoring won't be too easy.

Jun 22, 2021, 18:54:49 IST

IND vs NZ Live Score: In the air but lands in no man's land

De Grandhomme goes big with a pull, but timing not as good. Fortunately for New Zealand, the ball lands in the vacant area far from Ashwin. The takeaway from here is that New Zealand and CDG in particular, will not keep quiet.

Jun 22, 2021, 18:50:47 IST

First sign of spin on Day 5

Ravindra Jadeja comes on. With seven over to go for the new ball, Kohli probably resting his pacers before a long spell. Also, with Jadeja bowling, India's over-rate should certainly get better.

Jun 22, 2021, 18:45:58 IST

WTC Final Day 5 Live Score: Second session is underway

And it's a FOUR! What a way to start the afternoon session. Full ball from Bumrah and that's what any batsman would like first up. The all-rounder crunches it through covers for a delightful boundary. That's how CDG bats. He will not hold himself back, which to be honest, India wouldn't mind.

Jun 22, 2021, 18:41:19 IST

ICMYI: Shubman Gill took this sharp catch to give India their 1st wicket of the day

The India opener was at his best on the field.

Jun 22, 2021, 18:31:51 IST

Williamson, the slow scorer?

The New Zealand captain is 19 off 112 balls, but more importantly, just 7 off 75 today which includes a boundary. Pujara in the first innings scored 8 off 54. 'Any more questions, doubters,' is what India's No. 3 must be saying. But jokes aside, that's how batting has been today. In fact, this entire Test match. Just shows how good Gill and Rohit were during their first wicket partnership on Day 2.

Jun 22, 2021, 18:26:03 IST

A session that yielded three wickets and just 34 runs

New Zealand's approach can be questioned here. Scoring runs was never easy but it was going well as long as they had wickets in tact. But from there, losing one, two and then three wickets in a period of seven overs would be worrisome. India would be expected to go full steam here and bat again in the final session.

Jun 22, 2021, 18:18:36 IST

India vs New Zealand, WTC Final: India wrest back advantage

The first hour of the day belonged to New Zealand, but with three wickets in seven overs, India have returned in the match and in some style. Some brilliant catching and probing bowling see India end the first session as the team on top. One more wicket and they are into the tail. And R Ashwin is yet to bowl today. Just reflects the depth of this Indian unit.

Jun 22, 2021, 18:11:21 IST

WTC Final: Agree with VVS?

If India can get one more such session, this is their game, reckons the former India batsman.

Jun 22, 2021, 18:03:54 IST

Lunch on Day 5: India right back in the game

Who says the first hour of the day is important? The second hour is too. Ask India, who after going wicketless till drinks, have picked up three wickets in quick succession. New Zealand is the team in trouble now. They have lost half their side and they trail India by 82 runs.

Jun 22, 2021, 17:58:04 IST

Shami strikes again, New Zealand lose another

BOWLED HIM! Two wickets in two overs as Shami cleans up BJ Watling to pick up his 2nd wicket of the day. NZ slip to 135/5.

Jun 22, 2021, 17:50:40 IST

India vs New Zealand Live: WICKET

OUT! Henry Nicholls edges Ishant Sharma to second slip and India have picked up a second wicket. He squares up Nicholls as the ball flies off the edge. Rohit Sharma at second slip comes in front of Cheteshwar Pujara and his bucket-like hands do the rest. Second breakthrough for India.

Jun 22, 2021, 17:47:19 IST

A FOUR at last for Kane Williamson

The first boundary of the day for Kane Williamson as he flicks Jasprit Bumrah wide of square leg. It's been tough going for the New Zealand skipper. He missed out scoring a boundary in the previous over but he was not going to let that one go. New Zealand 134/3 after 69 overs.

Jun 22, 2021, 17:40:26 IST

India, listen to Sunny G

"India will be looking to target Henry Nicholls now. Kane Williamson hasn't scored many runs but looks solid in defence. If they can open up one end, India will have a chance of moving this game along," said Gavaskar on the BBC Test Match Special.

Jun 22, 2021, 17:32:24 IST

IND vs NZ Live Score: The Bhuvneshwar Kumar debate goes on

"I would have included him (Bhuvneshwar Kumar) just for this Test match because it is being played in June," says Sunil Gavaskar on air. Do you agree with the India legend?

Jun 22, 2021, 17:29:46 IST

CRACKED for 4

Shami beats new batsman Henry Nicholls with snorter of a ball outside off. Tried it the second time but Nicholls was up to the challenge and played a handsome cut shot while being in the air. What a shot! That should certainly calm some nerves down.

Jun 22, 2021, 17:26:56 IST

What a difference a wicket can make

One wicket and India are really upping the ante here. Shami's bowling seems to have rubbed off on Bumrah, who is looking a lot more in rhythm after the previous wicket-taking over. One more wicket here and this could be India's session. And if it can be of Williamson's, there's nothing quite like it.

Jun 22, 2021, 17:18:15 IST

WTC Final Day 5 Live Score: WICKET! Shami gives India the breakthrough

Mohammed Shami strikes for India after drinks. Ross Taylor drives but can't keep it down for Shubman Gill to take a brilliant catch. New Zealand three down 117. Virat Kohli is delighted. No surprises there.

Jun 22, 2021, 17:08:22 IST

12 overs, 15 runs, 0 wickets

Who do you think the first hour of play belonged to on Day 5?

Jun 22, 2021, 17:03:04 IST

Last over before the drinks interval coming up

Here we go! The final over before drinks. Truth be told - the first hour has belonged to both teams, but you have to give New Zealand that extra point for battling out this period without losing a wicket. The India pacers weren't easy to get away with but Williamson and Taylor are New Zealand's two most experienced batsmen for a reason.

Jun 22, 2021, 16:56:43 IST

India vs New Zealand, WTC Final: Chance! But Pant can't get to it

The first real chance of the day and Rishabh Pant couldn't quite make the most of it. Ishant wrapped Taylor on the gloves and flew to Pant's left into the boundary. Follows up with an in-swinger that beats Taylor's cover drive. Things are beginning to happen. New Zealand 117/2, trail India by exactly a 100.

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