Rishabh Pant & Ajinkya Rahane's terrible mix-up breaks a vital partnership

Rishabh Pant and Ajinkya Rahane who had restored India's hopes after y had lost half ir side early on Day 1 aimed to carry momentum into second day of first Test against New Zealand at Basin Reserve at Wellington. Just when India needed those two batsmen to keep scoreboard ticking and add some precious runs, ir partnership ended in an unfortunate manner.

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A terrible mix-up breaks a vital partnership

It was a terrible mix-up that resulted in a needless run out due to which a vital partnership between Rahane and Pant was broken. This had happened in 59th over of innings which was bowled by Tim Soue. On second delivery, pacer had bowled a back of length delivery as Rahane hit it towards point and set off for a quick single.

However, Rishabh Pant was t interested in taking a risky run but unfortunately, Indian Test vice-captain had already come halfway down track. Meanwhile, youngster took risk and ran to danger end. Eventually, he ended up sacrificing his wicket as Ajaz Patel who had collected ball at point succeeded in hitting bull's eye. video of this mix-up between Pant and Rahane was also posted of social media.

India bundled out for 165

Rishabh Pant's unfortunate dismissal opened up floodgates for New Zealand as it was just a matter of time before bundled out Indian team which also included prized wicket of Ajinkya Rahane for 46 as visitors were all out for 165. Veteran Tim Soue and debutant Kyle Jamieson shared four scalps each. 

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