Ravindra Jadeja claimed an astonishing catch, dubbed one of the greatest in Test history, but India’s top-order wobbled to leave New Zealand in the box seat at stumps on day two of an intriguing second Test.
India took a slender seven-run first innings lead after Jadeja’s magnificient outfield grab off tailender Neil Wagner helped dismissed New Zealand for 235 at Christchurch’s Hagley Oval.
But the visitors then slumped to 6-90, ahead by only 97, at the close of play as paceman Trent Boult (3-20) cut a swathe through the top order.
Already 1-0 down in the series after a thumping 10-wicket defeat in Wellington and under pressure after final session batting collapse on day one, India needed something special to get back into the match.
