Washington Sundar recorded his career-best first-class figure of 7 for 59 to help India bundle New Zealand for 259 after Tea on Day 1

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On Beyond the Boundary, host Chetan Narula and Times of India journalists reviewed India's dominant opening day against New Zealand in the second Test. Washington Sundar's stellar 7-wicket haul was the biggest talking point as it restricted New Zealand to 259 runs.

Washington Sundar was a surprise inclusion to India's playing XI in Pune. Seizing the opportunity, the off-spinner, playing a Test after three years, turned the team management's punt into a mastestroke.

The Black Caps expected to be greeted by a low and slow pitch in What perhaps came as more of a surprise was the bowler who exploited those favourable conditions in Pune. After backing up their stunning eight-wicket victory in the first test by winning the toss and advancing to 197-3,