Mumbai, Nov. 1 -- After losing a Test series at home, Team India was desperate to win the third and final clash against New Zealand at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The Men in Blue started Day 1 with a bang, bowling out the Kiwis for 235 runs in 65.4 overs. Simon Doull, commentating on air, suggested that India was on top after losing the toss and that New Zealand was a few runs short.

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Interestingly, for the first time, R. Ashwin went wicketless in an innings against New Zealand when they were bowled out. It was Ravindra Jadeja who claimed a five-wicket haul, while Washington Sundar took four wickets to put India in a str...