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Saturday, Jun 28, 2025
New Zealand finished day three on 140/5 in pursuit of a daunting 540.
Patel became only the third bowler in the 144-year-old history of Test cricket to take all 10 wickets in an innings.
The hosts extended their overall lead to 332 runs, with all 10 wickets in hand
The replay was inconclusive whether it hit the bat first or pad and as per rule, the TV umpire Virender Sharma had to go with his on-field colleague, leaving Kohli absolutely livid.
The former New Zealand all-rounder said he is lucky to be alive after suffering a spinal stroke following life-saving treatment for a torn artery in August.
Left-arm spinner Ajaz Patel took all four wickets to have fallen on the opening day at the Wankhede.
Unseasonable rain in Mumbai has also meant that both teams have not been able to practise outdoors since Wednesday and the weather conditions could have an impact on the team selection, according to Kohli.
New Zealand's final batting pair of Rachin Ravindra and Ajaz Patel saw out the last 52 balls to force a draw in the first match of the two-Test series.
The Indian head coach was plased with the groundsmen for preparing a sporting pitch.
Chasing 284 for victory, New Zealand finished day five on 165/9 when bad light stopped play.
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