India’s chances of making a third consecutive WTC final have been significantly impacted following their series loss to New Zealand on Saturday.
Chasing a target of 359 runs, India were dismissed for 245. The Kiwis, who had won the first Test in Bengaluru, became the first team to secure a series-win in India since 2012.
India's batting collapsed while chasing a 359-run target against New Zealand in the second cricket Test. At tea on Day 3, India is struggling at 178 runs for the loss of seven wickets.
Pakistan secured a resounding nine-wicket victory over England in the third Test, successfully chasing down a target of 35 runs after bowling out England for 112 in their second innings.
In Group C, Kerala is second in the table, with a win against Punjab followed by a draw versus Karnataka.
Indian skipper Rohit Sharma's ongoing struggle with the bat continued in the second Test against New Zealand in Pune, sparking a wave of reactions by fans on social media platforms.
India were at 81/1 at lunch on Day 3. Rohit Sharma was dismissed early, but Yashasvi Jaiswal and Subman Gill counterattacked.
Captain Tom Latham top-scored for New Zealand with 86 runs. Washington Sundar picked up four wickets for India.
Chasing Afghanistan's 207-run target, India A managed only 186/7 in 20 overs. Ramandeep Singh, who scored 64 off 34 balls before being dismissed on the last ball, was India's top scorer.
Resuming at 73/3, Pakistan reached 344, gaining a crucial 77-run lead. England then stumbled to 24/3 in their second innings.
