Mayank Agarwal stamped his authority over the
New Zealand bowling unit with a spectacular century
on Day 1 of the ongoing second Test to put India in a commanding position. Mayank’s innings came at a very crucial time when wickets were falling continuously from the other end.
The Karnataka batter hit his fourth Test hundred and ended a two-year wait for a three-figure score in the longest format. Mayank got to his hundred off 196 balls as the right-handed batter stood tall against a quality spin attack by
Ajaz Patel, who dismissed
Virat Kohli and
Cheteshwar Pujara for ducks.
Mayank reached the landmark in the 59th over when he slammed
Daryl Mitchell for a superb boundary over the extra cover region. He jumped and punched the air as the Indian players and support staff was spotted applauding Mayank for the incredible effort.
Mayank first formed a vital 80-run opening partnership with
Shubman Gill, who fell six runs short of his half-century. Then, the Bangalore-lad joined hands with
Shreyas Iyer to add another 80-run stand for the fourth wicket.
At stumps, India reached 221/4 with Mayank (120 no) and
Wriddhiman Saha (25 no) as the duo formed an unbeaten stand of 61 runs.
For the visitors, only Patel looked good with the ball. The left-armer bowled exceptionally well on the bouncy track of Wankhede, taking all four wickets alone. Patel bowled 29 overs and picked up 4 wickets.
Here is how Twitter reacted:
#Mayank may not have faced as much pressure in his debut at MCG in 2018! This is how fine players deal with crisis. A brilliant hundred when he and his team both needed it most.
#INDvsNZTestSeries #IndvsNZtest pic.twitter.com/x9YAnuCSbN — parthiv patel (@parthiv9)
December 3, 2021
Sublime knock from Mayank. Needed the runs for himself and the team, and responded in style! Terrific composure and sparkling strokeplay. Am sure this hundred will do wonders for his confidence.
#INDvNZ pic.twitter.com/tnJrRBjEJy — VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281)
December 3, 2021
Watching Mayank Agarwal celebrate his century is awesome. Such a great innings. Class against spin. So good man!
#INDvNZ — Chloe-Amanda Bailey (@ChloeAmandaB)
December 3, 2021
Mayank Agarwal in Tests
4 centuries (all at home)
4 fifties (all away from home) – 2 in Aus, 1 each in NZ & WI
#IndvNZ #IndvsNZ#NZvInd #NZvsInd — Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman)
December 3, 2021
Mayank Agarwal gets his fourth Test ton ?
He has helped India closer to the 200-run mark.
#WTC23 |
#INDvNZ |
https://t.co/EdvFj8QtKD pic.twitter.com/lVzRaWKc7V — ICC (@ICC)
December 3, 2021
???? ??? ????? ???? ?????, ?????? ???? ?????! ?
Despite wickets tumbling, our ? stands tall to register a magnificent ?, his 4th in Tests ?
#INDvNZ #SaddaPunjab pic.twitter.com/oXlLYppvzW — Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL)
December 3, 2021
Well played Mayank Agarwal. His 4th Test 100 in 196 balls, as India approach 200 for the loss of 4 midway through the final session. Ajaz Patel has 4-57 from 24 overs. Live scorecard |
https://t.co/tKeqyLOL9D #INDvNZ pic.twitter.com/ocvwZuag1X — BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS)
December 3, 2021
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