IND vs NZ, 2nd test day 3 Live: NZ 255 completely off

India bundled New Zealand for 255 in the first session of Day 3 of the second Test in Pune. For New Zealand, Tom Latham scored 86, while Glenn Phillips scored 48* points. In addition, Tom Blundell also scored 41 points. For India, Washington Sundar scalped four wickets while Ravindra Jadeja took three wickets. Ravichandran Ashwin also got two wickets. Now India needs a total of 359 runs to win the second Test.

IND vs NZ, 2nd test day 3 Live: OFF

OUT!!! Ravindra Jadeja is fiery and he delivers for India again with the wicket of Ajaz Patel for 1. After Ajaz survives Team India’s wrong DRS call, he tries to go for a big blow and hammers a slog sweep, looking for a boundary . However, Washington Sundar takes an excellent catch in the deep as New Zealand loses its ninth wicket.

NZ 241/9 (67.3 surpluses)

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OUT!!! Rohit Sharma finally redeems himself as India gets its eighth wicket of the day. Tim Southee tries to play a defensive shot on Ravichandran Ashwin’s delivery. The ball hits the thick edge of the bat and goes behind the stumps, where skipper Rohit makes no mistake and takes a stunning catch at slip. A brilliant performance by the captain.

NZ 238/8 (64.3 surpluses)

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OUT!!!! Ravindra Jadeja does it again and this time Mitchell Santner becomes his prey and takes off to 4. Santner looks to take the aggressive option by putting him on the ground but goes long on. However, his shot lacks speed and ends up in the hands of Jasprit Bumrah. Seventh wicket gone for New Zealand.

NZ 237/7 (63.5 surpluses)

IND vs NZ, 2nd test day 3 Live: Maiden over

After scalping the important wicket of Tom Blundell, Ravindra Jadeja continues to perform for Team India. In his previous over he bowls a maiden while New Zealand batters are cautious. Following Blundell’s dismissal, Mitchell Santner has joined Glenn Phillips at the crease.

NZ 323/6 (62 surplus)

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OUT!!! Rohit Sharma’s gamble eventually paid off as Ravindra Jadeja struck in style, dismissing Tom Blundell for 41. After Rohit Sharma made another blunder, Jadeja kept his shell and gave India the breakthrough. Blundell is completely fooled by Jadeja’s spin as the ball evades the bat and rattles the stumps. Sixth wicket gone for New Zealand.

NZ 231/6 (59.3 surpluses)

IND vs NZ, 2nd test day 1 Live: Good pass from Jadeja

New Zealand batters Glenn Phillips and Tom Blundell are in excellent form. They play a smart game and also regularly steal boundaries. However, in Ravindra Jadeja’s previous over, the duo showed a cautious approach and scored only 1 run. Well done to Jadeja.

NZ 219/5 (58 surpluses)

IND vs NZ, 2nd Test Day 3 Live: Rohit’s fielding error

OHHH!!!! That will hurt India. Glenn Phillips tries to play a shot on Ravichandran Ashwin’s delivery. However, the ball finds the edge of the bat and goes right between wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant and India skipper Rohit Sharma, who was placed at the slip. Rohit didn’t even try to move as the ball crossed the boundary and scored a four. With this, New Zealand passes the 200-run mark.

NZ 209/5 (55 surpluses)

IND vs NZ, 2nd Test Day 3 Live: Rohit changes strategy

Instead of starting with pacer Jasprit Bumrah, Rohit Sharma opts for spin at the start of the session. Rohit passes the ball to the all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja. In his first over, Jadeja leaks just one run as India wants to get some wickets at the earliest.

NZ 199/5 (54 surpluses)

IND vs NZ, 2nd test day 3 Live: we are on our way

The Day 3 play of the second Test between India and New Zealand begins. For New Zealand, Tom Blundell (30*) and Glenn Phillips (9*) will resume proceedings for 198/5. The visitors currently lead by 301 runs as the duo will look to continue the strong partnership and take New Zealand to a huge total. On the other hand, Ravindra Jadeja will bowl the first over of the day for India as the hosts eye some quick wickets.

IND vs NZ, 2nd test day 3 live: advice from Anil Kumble

Ahead of the start of play on Day 3, former India captain Anil Kumble advises Rohit Sharma to open the bowling in the first session with spinners. According to Kumble, Rohit should use the in-form Washington Sundar and all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja as opening bowlers today. Sundar is in great form as he first scalped seven wickets and has already taken four wickets on day 2.

IND vs NZ, 2nd test day 3 Live: pitch report

“The natural progression of the pitch is making it turn more. The cracks have widened a little bit. It looks more abrasive. If you don’t have the sweep in your arsenal, all you have to do is step out. Santner has a cluster on a good length and you can’t fix that from the crease.”

IND vs NZ, 2nd Test Day 3 Live: Jadeja, Bumrah still wicketless

All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and pacer Jasprit Bumrah are yet to open their wicket count in the ongoing game. Bumrah, who is currently the world’s No. 1 Test bowler, failed to scalp a wicket in the first innings. However, the duo will now look to get some wickets on Day 3 and help Team India bundle New Zealand at the earliest.

IND vs NZ, 2nd Test Day 3 Live: All eyes on Bumrah

The first task and most important task for Team India on Day 3 is to bundle New Zealand at the earliest. With the visitors already leading by 301, things will only get tougher for Rohit Sharma and co from here. But players like Jasprit Bumrah, Washington Sundar and Ravichandran Ashwin will be in the spotlight today. The bowlers need to scalp quick wickets for India.

IND vs NZ, 2nd Test Day 3 Live: India Eyes Resume

Team India failed miserably with the bat on Day 2. When skipper Rohit Sharma was dismissed for duck, Ravindra Jadeja became the highest run-scorer with 38 runs. As a result, India were bowled out at 156. Rohit Sharma and co are currently trailing by 301 runs and will look to bounce back to avoid the series loss.

IND vs NZ, 2nd test day 3 live: NZ leads by 301 runs

India had a horrific outing on Day 2 as the Rohit Sharma-led team was bowled out for 156 runs after leaking 259 runs with the ball. Later in the second innings, New Zealand regained the momentum and scored 198/5 at stumps. Currently, Tom Blundell (30*) and Glenn Phillips (9*) are unbeaten at the crease, while the visitors are ahead by 301 runs.

IND vs NZ, 2nd test day 3 Live: Hello

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of Day 3 of the Second Test between India and New Zealand, live from the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune. Stay tuned for all live updates.