India and England Struggle as Pakistan and New Zealand Dominate Tests
India faces potential series defeat to New Zealand, while England falters against Pakistan's resilient lower order.
- Washington Sundar's impressive seven-wicket haul couldn't prevent India's batting collapse against New Zealand, as they trailed by 301 runs in Pune.
- Mitchell Santner's career-best 7/53 led New Zealand's bowling attack, exploiting India's vulnerability against spin to secure a strong position.
- Saud Shakeel's composed century for Pakistan, supported by resilient tail-end partnerships, turned the tide against England, giving Pakistan a crucial lead.
- England's inability to dismiss Pakistan's lower order cost them dearly, with Sajid Khan's aggressive batting adding to their woes.
- Ben Stokes' England struggled with tactical decisions, leaving them on the brink of a series defeat as Pakistan's spinners dismantled their top order.