New Zealand’s Will Young delivered a determined knock in the ongoing second innings of the third Test against India at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium. Walking in at No.3, Young quickly became the anchor New Zealand needed, displaying grit and skill as he worked his way through India’s sharp bowling attack, especially the challenging Indian spinners.
From the outset, Will Young looked like the most composed batter in New Zealand’s lineup, taking on India’s spinners with confidence and precise footwork. His defence was rock-solid, and he picked his shots carefully, managing to push his team past the crucial 100-run lead.
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Not only did Young hold his ground, but he also punctuated his innings with well-timed boundaries, keeping the scoreboard moving and frustrating the Indian bowlers, who were visibly searching for a way to break his concentration.
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However, it was ultimately Ravichandran Ashwin who claimed the breakthrough. The crafty off-spinner tossed up a carrom ball that drifted and dipped, tempting Young into a front-foot drive. Young, perhaps a bit overcommitted to the shot, pushed hard at the ball, resulting in a mistimed leading edge. Ashwin seized the opportunity, taking the catch with ease and celebrating what felt like a hard-won wicket for India.
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As Young walked back to the pavilion, his frustration was clear—he knew the significance of his innings and how crucial his dismissal was at that moment. His intense expression as he exited showed just how much he valued his contribution, underscoring the challenge he’d posed to India’s bowling lineup.
