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Overall lead of 63.
Tim Southee put the Black Caps in contention with a five-wicket haul on the second day, restricting India to 345. Latham and Young then partnered to open the first century by a visiting team on Indian soil in five years.
At stumps, Latham was 50 not out and Young was 75 not out. With three overs to spare, the game ended in poor light as New Zealand posted 129/0 on the scoreboard.
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For India, Shreyas Iyer scored a scintillating century on his Test debut to lead India’s fight, but he was also beaten by the veteran pacer. Iyer was dismissed for 105 off 171 balls as his innings contained 13 fours and two sixes. The 26-year-old became the 10th Indian player to score a century on Test debut on Indian soil and the 16th overall in his first innings of a Test match.
“I was happy with the way everything went on the first day. (But) I couldn’t sleep last night,” Iyer said. “I still had to focus again today. I was up early at 5 in the morning, but when you score a century, it is a wonderful feeling. (after presenting his cap), Sunil Gavaskar inspired me and asked me to enjoy the moment.
Iyer said, “New Zealand got off to a good start but it is important for us not to leak runs as there are cracks (on the pitch) and tomorrow it will be even more difficult.”
The veteran Southee also talked about taking on the role of a pain reliever after the end of Day 2.
“I felt something very tight in the groin area and was trying to make sure it wasn’t going to get worse. Very reassuring to know it wasn’t fleshy, it was over the tendon. Playing too much cricket After, you get to play through some sort of tightness or soreness. Had a little physio last night and was able to play with a little pain, with some painkillers. I think the best pain reliever is wicket, So this morning numbed the pain a bit,” Saudi said in a virtual press conference after the second day.
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