Pune: New Zealand players celebrate the wicket of India’s Rishabh Pant on the second day of the second test cricket match between India and New Zealand, at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, in Pune, Friday, Oct. 25, 2024. (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil)

India’s recent Test match against New Zealand exposed significant weaknesses in their batting lineup, particularly against spin bowling. The team’s inability to adapt to the conditions and their tendency to play ill-advised shots led to a humiliating collapse.

The Indian batting unit, once renowned for its technical prowess, has struggled against spin in recent times. The second Test against New Zealand highlighted this issue, as the batsmen were unable to cope with the challenging conditions. The team’s approach, characterized by reckless shots and a lack of discipline, contributed to their downfall.

The pitch in Pune, while challenging, was not unplayable. However, the Indian batsmen seemed ill-prepared to handle the conditions. They struggled to read the spin and often played loose shots, resulting in their early dismissals. The lack of patience and application was evident throughout the innings.

The team’s technical deficiencies were exposed, as they struggled to play the traditional spin-bowling shots like the sweep and the reverse sweep. The batsmen appeared to be overthinking their approach, leading to hesitant and indecisive play.

India’s batting collapse has raised serious questions about their ability to compete in challenging conditions, particularly against quality spin bowling. The team will need to address these issues and work on improving their technical skills to regain their dominance in Test cricket. (READ MORE)