India won with a massive lead against New Zealand in the 2nd Test held in Wankhede, Mumbai. New Zealand is now staring under the barrel as they have to chase over 400 runs if they ever hope to win against India in 2021. The conclusion was very eventful with highlights in days 3 and 4. Here is everything you need to know to catch up with what happened over the week at the Wankhede Stadium.
Highlights pointers
Days 3 and 4 of the 2nd Test day between India and New Zealand was eventful with several interesting points to look back to. First, Virat Kohli was called out by the umpires. However, this decision is still under debate as both umpires and fans are divided by the events.
The second is a cute moment with the stadium’s spider camera causing everyone to take an early tea break. Third is history in the making as Ravichandran Ashwin officially achieved records set by previous cricket legends. Such achievements are a high testament to skills. Not even winning online slot games can compare to the honour that it brings.
Umpires’ dismissal of Virat Kohli under debate
Indian team’s captain, Virat Kohli, is called out as umpires saw his paddings touching the ball before the bat. Kohli appealed that it be reconsidered because he is adamant that he hit the ball with the bat before it hits his paddings. True enough, some cameras support his claims if seen at certain angles. However, there are also other cameras that support the opposite claim. The final decision is that he is still called out but cricket fans are divided about what transpired.
Event delayed by technical difficulties
The spider camera (spider cam) is a special type of camera that can move in two dimensions around a sports stadium. One of the spider cams at the Wankhede Stadium dropped down to the athletes’ reach. It can’t return on its own and it’s a hazard if the game continues with a piece of equipment and wire reaching within the head level. Athletes had fun with it such as R Ashwin trying to lift it overhead and Kohli telling it to behave. It inspired lighthearted memes online with the Indian Cricket Team posting the incident on Twitter.
Ravichandran Ashwin achieves historic milestone
Ashwin officially dismissed Will Young, Tom Latham, and Ross Taylor on Day 3 of the 2nd Test against New Zealand. Not only did this secure complete control for the home team but it also meant that he ended the day with figures 3 for 27 in 17 overs.
That also means that he has surpassed Anil Kumble, Harbhajan Singh, and Kapil Dev in taking 50 or more Test wickets in a calendar year. Anil Kumble and Harbhajan Singh only got this honour for 3 years each while Kapil Dev has 2. Ashwin, on the other hand, got 4 years.
With this turn of events, New Zealand is left as the underdog of the series after the defeat in this match. Fans worry if they can pull it off with the odds stacked against them like the jackpot in online slot games.