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Latham, Young steady New Zealand

November 01, 2024

NZ 43-1 (12 ovs) vs India | Scorecard

Latham down the track and has to use his feet to block Ashwin as he doesn't get to the pitch. A huge appeal by the Indians but the impact is well outside the line as they decide against the review.

He taps the fifth ball on the leg side for one and Young rocks back to slap the spinner to long-on for another run to keep the scoreboard ticking along.

Spin from both ends as Washington Sundar comes into the attack in place of Akash Deep. Young hits the first ball to long-on for one and Latham again uses his feet to defend but the spinner has overstepped to concede a no-ball.

Latham rocks back to punch Sundar through midwicket for a single and Young also has enough time to hit the last ball to long-on for one.

New Zealand have recovered well after the early wicket to reach 43/1 in 12 overs at the drinks break. They have looked quite solid in the first hour led by Latham, who stroked 22, while Young has made 14.
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