Mitchell Santner of New Zealand appeals. Photo: Vipin Pawar / Sportzpics for BCCI
The Black Caps have posted 259 in their first innings and on Friday night faced the daunting task of getting through the world class Indian top order.
All eyes were on spinners Ajaz Patel, Mitchell Santner and Glenn Phillips.
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The White Ferns have been beaten by 59 runs by India in the opening ODI in Ahmedabad.
India's Washington Sundar claimed a career-best seven-wicket haul and spin partner Ravichandran Ashwin took three to dismiss New Zealand for 259 on the opening day of the second test in Pune.
After an historic first test win the Black Caps are expecting no favours from the Pune pitch, for what shapes as a possible series deciding match.
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