India faced a tougher first day against New Zealand on the first day of the second Test of the India New Zealand Test at Uppal in Hyderabad as Tim McIntosh fired with a timely century.
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The New Zealand opener was the cynosure of all eyes after being dismissed for naught in both innings of the first Test in Ahmedabad despite the fact that the visitors fought to come back into contention in the match that eventually ended in a draw.
However, the second Test saw a more assured McIntosh take the field and after a seemingly terse first hour's play, New Zealand made the most of batting first as McIntosh scored his second Test century while forging formidable partnerships that kept India out for the most part of the day.
India had a little success whose value diminished in the front of a more spirited effort from the visitors who seemed to have taken heart from their resurrection in the first Test. McIntosh was persevering and duly rewarded for his patience and doggedness.
But New Zealand had two player standing tall. Substitute in the first match, Martin Guptill made good this opportunity, starring in a 147 run stand with McIntosh for the second wicket that subdued the world's no.1 Test team. Guptill himself batted well for his eighty-five before a lbw decision went against him.
A couple more half century partnerships ensued involved McIntosh with Ross Taylor and then with Jesse Ryder before Taylor edged a wide delivery from Zaheer Khan to the wicket keeper while McIntosh was bowled for 102.
Jesse Ryder was holding fort with Gareth Hopkins as New Zealand finished promisingly on 258/4. India need not feel too low either, a couple of wickets early in the day could mean the Indian batsmen could be in business earlier than the New Zealand would like.
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