Sanjay Manjrekar has cautioned New Zealand, highlighting India’s ability to stage a remarkable comeback in the Bengaluru Test. He drew parallels with India’s stunning victory in the T20 World Cup final, where they overturned the odds against South Africa. In that thrilling match, South Africa needed just 30 runs off 30 balls, but India’s brilliant fightback, led by Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah, sealed the win Ā¹.
Manjrekar emphasized that this Indian team has a proven track record of making strong comebacks. After being bundled out for 46 on Day 2, India showed resilience, reaching 231-3 by stumps on Day 3, with Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Sarfaraz Khan contributing half-centuries Ā¹ Ā².
India still trails New Zealand by 125 runs, but Manjrekar’s warning serves as a reminder of the team’s capacity to turn the game around. The hosts will rely on Sarfaraz Khan, who remains unbeaten on 70, to propel them forward on Day 4 Ā¹ Ā².