Tom Latham takes a one-handed screamer at the second slip to remove Prithvi Shaw

Tom Latham had a very good time on field as well as with bat during Day 1 of second and final Test match against India at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Saturday. He scored an unbeaten 27 as New Zealand finished day at 63/0 but what really stood out was his stunning one-handed catch to get rid of a well-set Prithvi Shaw.

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Tom Latham takes a screamer to dismiss Shaw

Youngster Prithvi Shaw's problems against tall pacer Kyle Jamieson continued in this match as well. Jamieson had accounted for opener twice on this tour. However, unlike previous occasions, he lost his wicket when India were eyeing a good total. It happened in 20th over of innings. On very first delivery, pacer had bowled a fuller one outside off-stump as Shaw attempted a cover-drive by staying on back foot. He did t use his feet and that is what cost him his wicket.

ball took outside edge and for once it appeared that it would fly over slip fielder's head. However, an alert Tom Latham who was stationed at second slip times his jump to perfection and took an absolute one-handed ripper as Shaw had option but to walk back to pavilion for a well-made 54. video of this incredible catch was also posted on social media. Take a look.

Indian batsmen struggle on Day 1

New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson won toss and elected to bowl first on a typical green-top wicket which troubled Indian batsmen. Even Indian skipper Virat Kohli failed to get going as his poor form on this tour continued. Apart from Shaw, only Cheteshwar Pujara (54) and Hanuma Vihari (55) mand to prolong ir stay in middle on a wicket where Kiwi pacers were making merry. In end, top-ranked Test side were bowled out for 242. 

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