India vs New Zealand: Mayank Agarwal responds with sublime hundred after Ajaz Patel rattles India in Mumbai Test

India vs New Zealand 2nd Test: India were 221 for 4 at stumps on Day 1 after Mayank Agarwal hit a fine hundred to steer the hosts to safety. Ajaz Patel had reduced India to 80 for 3 from 80 for 0 with a splendid spell of left-arm spin bowling after Virat Kohli had won the toss and decided to bat in Mumbai.

Mayank Agarwal headlined India's efforts on Day 1 of the second Test against New Zealand in Mumbai with his 4th Test hundred, an innings of sheer class and perseverance even as he saw his colleagues depart at regular intervals at the other end. Despite a stunning spell of left-arm spin bowling from Ajaz Patel, India went to stumps at 221 for four thanks to Agarwal's 120 not out.

Shubman Gill had earlier given a good account of himself before falling for 44. Cheteshwar Pujara, on the back of several failures, failed to score as did captain Virat Kohli, making a comeback into the team. Shreyas Iyer, after his record-breaking debut in Kanpur, scored 18 while Wriddhiman Saha continued his strong return to form with a 25 off 53.