Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill Steady India

In the second day of the final Test against New Zealand, India recovered from a precarious position of 86 for 4 to reach 195 for 5 at lunch, thanks to a strong partnership between Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant. Pant played aggressively, scoring 60 runs off just 47 balls, while Gill anchored the innings with an unbeaten 70. Their 96-run stand for the fifth wicket came after India had lost three wickets for eight runs towards the end of Day 1. Despite some missed chances from New Zealand's fielders, both batters maintained their composure to close in on New Zealand’s first-innings total of 235. Ravindra Jadeja's five-wicket haul had previously helped restrict New Zealand, showcasing India's strong bowling performance. Pant was eventually dismissed leg-before by Ish Sodhi right before lunch, concluding a spirited innings.