During the first day of the concluding Test at Wankhede, bowlers Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar showcased exceptional performances, claiming nine wickets collectively to bowl out New Zealand for a total of 235 runs. Despite this initial setback, New Zealand managed to make a significant recovery by securing important wickets towards the day’s end. This left India in a vulnerable position with a score of 86 for 4. The crucial wickets taken by New Zealand towards the close of play helped them regain some ground after their earlier dismissal.