‘Certainly turning from both ends’: Ajaz Patel predicts tough chase for India | Cricket News – Times of India
NEW DELHI: Despite New Zealand holding a slim 143-run lead with only one wicket remaining in their second innings, spinner Ajaz Patel believes India will face a stern test chasing a seemingly modest target on a deteriorating Wankhede pitch.Patel, who bagged five wickets for 103 runs in India's first innings, emphasized the unpredictable nature of the pitch as a crucial factor in the match's outcome. "Whatever we score, we're going to have to try and do our best to restrict India but it'll be interesting to see how the wicket continues to play," Patel said.He noted that the pitch has historically exhibited less turn and bounce in the morning sessions compared to the afternoons. Whether this is due to overnight rolling or the heat drying the surface remains unclear. The morning session will ...