India fast bowler Akash Deep was seen at his aggressive best on Day 2 of the third Test against New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, when he dismissed Tom Latham in the second session of the day’s play. Akash began the proceedings with the new ball in New Zealand’s second innings and trapped Latham in front of the stumps on the fourth ball of his over.

However, the decision was overturned by the third umpire as the New Zealand captain had gained an inside advantage on his pads. On the next ball, the speedster bowled an excellent delivery that came sharply from around the wicket to the left and broke his defense to dismantle the stumps. Having completely outplayed his batsman, Akash was visibly ecstatic as he punched the air in delight and aggressively dismissed the Blackcaps captain.

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Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant stabilize Indian innings

Earlier in the day, India resumed their innings at 86/4 with Shubman Gill (31*) and Rishabh Pant (1*) at the crease. Pant played as usual and bowled the New Zealand spinners to disrupt their line and length. He even got a life during his knock after Matt Henry bowled him and made the fastest half-century by an Indian against New Zealand off just 36 balls.

Gill also mentioned the seventh half-century of his career. as the duo added 96 runs for the fifth wicket. Pant was dismissed for 60 (59) off lbw against Ish Sodhi, but Gill scored a brilliant 90 with the help of seven fours and a six.

For New Zealand, Ajaz Patel continued his love affair with the Wankhede Stadium by picking up his second five-wicket hail at the venue in as many matches. He recorded figures of 5/103 in 21.4 overs and prevented India from gaining a massive lead in the first innings.