IND vs NZ Test: Ashwin the Master Magician

The ongoing Test match between India and New Zealand has taken an exciting turn, with the host team struggling to keep up with the visitors. India, who had a disappointing outing in the first innings, were bowled out for a mere 46 runs, their third-lowest total in Test history. This embarrassing collapse was largely due to the brilliance of New Zealand's bowling duo, Matt Henry and Michael Bracewell, who shared nine wickets between them.
However, India fought back admirably in the second innings, thanks to a magnificent century from Shreyas Iyer. Iyer's masterful knock of 105 runs helped India post a respectable total of 238 runs, setting New Zealand a challenging target of 139 runs for victory.
With the match evenly poised, all eyes were on the Indian bowlers to deliver. And they did not disappoint. Led by the wily off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, India's bowling attack put up a clinical performance to restrict New Zealand to just 98 runs, securing a thrilling victory by 40 runs.
Ashwin, the tweaker with a golden arm, was the star of the show, claiming six wickets in the second innings and 10 wickets in the match. His magical deliveries left the Kiwi batsmen in a state of bewilderment, exposing their technical deficiencies.
Apart from Ashwin's heroics, India's other bowlers also played their part to perfection. Umesh Yadav and Mohammed Shami provided crucial breakthroughs, while Axar Patel chipped in with two wickets.
India's victory was a testament to their character and resilience. Despite the humiliating batting performance in the first innings, they never lost hope and fought back valiantly to secure a memorable win.
This victory not only gives India a 1-0 lead in the Test series but also boosts their confidence ahead of the upcoming matches. New Zealand, on the other hand, will have some serious introspection to do, especially regarding their batting technique against spin bowling.
The second Test match of the series is scheduled to begin on December 3 in Mumbai. It promises to be another enthralling contest, with both teams eager to prove their supremacy.