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IND vs NZ, 2nd Test, Day 1: Pujara, Vihari Gritty 50s Helps India Post 194/5 At Tea

India posted 194/5 at the Tea Break after Cheteshwar Pujara and Hanuma Vihara scored gritty half tons to help the visitors overcome the initial jitters

Cheteshwar Pujara and Hanuma Vihari's gritty partnership post lunch ensured India did not slip further against the Kiwis in their first innings after another top order failure found the visitors in some discomfort just after lunch session. Starting at 85/2, India lost skipper Kohli and his deputy Rahane rather cheaply and looked headed for yet another top order collapse in the second session. Kohli, who has had an awful tour so far, was trapped in front by Tim Southee after scoring mere three runs. Rahane, on the other hand, looked in control till the time he was at the crease but was undone by a beautiful outswinger from Southee who got the Indian deputy captain caught at first slip after scoring just seven runs. However, Pujara -- who was heavily criticised for his defensive approach in the Wellington Test -- made sure the Black Caps didn't go full throttle and along with Vihari shared a 84-run partnership to bring India right back into the game. Just when India seemed to be gaining the upper hand, Vihari -- after scoring a well, compiled half century -- threw away his wicket while trying to take on Neil Wagner. After collecting two boundaries in the Wagner over, Vihari went for a rather expensive pull shot, but all he could manage was a little edge which was caught by wicketkeeper BJ Watling, bringing an end to Indian batter's inning of 55. Earlier, opener Prithvi Shaw scored a quick-fire fifty in the morning session to help India score 85 runs for the loss of two wickets. At Tea Break, India were 194/5 with Pujara remaining unbeaten at 53. Brief Scores: India 194/5 at Tea (Hanuma Vihari 55, Cheteshwar Pujara 53*; Tim Southee 2/38)
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