Ravindra Jadeja joins R Ashwin as the 2nd Indian bowler to achieve rare feat against New Zealand with impressive 10-wicket haul

New Zealand, resuming at 171-9 on day three, could only manage to add three more runs before Jadeja bowled out Ajaz Patel for eight. Patel was caught at deep mid-wicket while attempting a slog sweep, handing Jadeja his tenth wicket of the match and bringing a swift end to New Zealand's innings.

Jadeja's mastery of spin has been crucial on the sharply turning Mumbai pitch, consistently troubling New Zealand’s batting lineup.

Jadeja was well-supported by fellow spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, who chipped in with three wickets. The left-arm spinner’s contribution was pivotal after India managed a slim 28-run first-innings lead, with Will Young’s 51 standing as New Zealand’s only solid resistance. As India eyes a challenging target, Jadeja’s efforts have offered the hosts a fighting chance to finish the series on a high.

This was the first time when Jadeja took two five-wicket hauls across both innings of the Test. Additionally, he became the only second Indian to achieve this feat against New Zealand after fellow teammate, Ravichandran Ashwin.

Team India will aim at securing a consolation victory against New Zealand in the third and final Test, having already conceded a rare home series defeat after disappointing losses in Bengaluru and Pune.

India did endure a poor start to the run-chase in Mumbai, losing their top-order cheaply as the three star batters – Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, and Virat Kohli – were dismissed with the side's score at just 18. By the time of writing, Rishabh Pant remained key to India's chances for a consolation win.