IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 3 Live: Sarfaraz times it to perfection!

Flicked off the pads! This was wide of leg from Southee. Sarfaraz plays it along the ground. The wrists and the bottom hand give him the power to beat the fielder

IND: 138/2 (28.5)

IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 3, Live: Flicked over point for six!

Timed it to perfection! Sarfaraz gets under it and goes over point for a six. Shades of Virender Sehwag. Sarfaraz has well and truly arrived

IND: 128/2 (26.4)

IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 3, Live: Kohli looking confident!

This is much better from Kohli! After initial struggles, he looks a lot more confident. Meanwhile, both Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul are both padded up.

IND: 121/2 (26)

IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 3, Live: Driven through cover!

Imperious timing! That’s vintage Kohli. This was just in the fuller side of the good length. More of a half-volley. Kohli does the rest. A Kohli-esque cover drive

IND: 111/2 (24.1)

IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 3, Live: Sarfaraz off the mark!

Sarfaraz Khan is off the mark! He was also in danger of getting a king pair. This time, he flicks this towards midwicket to take a single. 

IND: 97/1

IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 3, Live: OUT

OUT!!! Rohit Sharma gets bamboozled by Ajaz Patel’s spin as he gets bowled out after hitting fifty. Length delivery on off-stump, skidded through a touch straighter, Rohit prodded forward and defended off the inner half, he thought he’d played a nice forward defence but the ball ran off the face and bumped into the stumps. Rohit stand their in disbelief as New Zealand get their second breakthrough. 

IND 95/2 (21.5 overs)

IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 3, Live: Rohit hits 50

FIFTY!!! After a string of low scores, Rohit Sharma redeems himself with a powerful half-century. He hits a boundary off Matt Henry and brings up his half-century in 59 balls. An amazing knock from Rohit as one-down India are hopeful of recovery. 

IND 90/1 (20.5 overs)

IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 3 Live: OUT

OUT!!! Ajaz Patel has provided New Zealand with their first breakthrough as he dismissed Yashasvi Jaiswal for 35. Jaiswal gets confused by the spin delivery of Ajaz as he steps out of the crease in search of a big hit. However, the ball misses the bat and wicketkeeper Tom Blundell makes no mistake and stumps him out. First wicket gone for India as Virat Kohli joins Rohit Sharma at the crease. 

IND 72/1 (17.1 overs)

IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 3 Live: Rohit-Jaiswal near 50s

Both Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal are dealing in boundaries and confidently taking Team India ahead in the game. In the previous over of Matt Henry, Rohit hammers two boundaries as the star pacer leaks eight runs. Currently, both the batters have breached the 30-run mark and inching closer towards their respective half-centuries. 

IND 72/0 (17 overs)

IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 3 Live: 3rd session begins

Hello and welcome to the third session of play on Day 3 of the first Test between India and New Zealand. Before going for Tea, India’s score read 57/0 with Rohit Sharma (27*) and Yashasvi Jaiswal (29*) standing unbeaten at the crease. Currently, India trail by 299 runs. In this session, Indian openers will look to take their partnership as deep as they can, in order to guide India to a comfortable position. 

IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 3 Live: Tea Break

This marks the end of the second session of play on Day 3 of the first Test between India and New Zealand. At Tea, India’s score read 57/0 with Rohit Sharma (27*) and Yashasvi Jaiswal (29*) standing unbeaten at the crease. Currently, India trail by 299 runs as New Zealand are still in the commanding position. 

IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 3 Live: India past 46

India have managed to recover from the woes of the first innings, and have crossed 46 without losing a single wicket here. In fact, the 50-run partnership is up between the opening pair. Some good strokeplay after dealing with some early swing.

IND 51/0 (13 overs)

IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 3 Live: Jaiswal is on a roll

The left-hander is dealing in boundaries at the moment. Four boundaries in three overs. The southpaw is making his intentions clear, and has now crossed Rohit’s run tally in the innings. Jaiswal has been able to switch gears effectively.

IND 51/0 (12.3 overs)

IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 3 Live: Jaiswal to the party

Jaiswal has gone after Will O’Rourke in the 11th over. Not one, but two fours in that over. The first one was timed through the covers for four, and the second cut away high over point. Jaiswal’s strike now up to 50! 

IND 41/0 (11 overs)

IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 3 Live: 10 overs done

India have not lost a wicket in the first 10 overs of the second innings. The ideal start, if you look at how their batting crumbled in the first innings. Rohit Sharma ends the 10th over with a fine boundary on the final ball. 

IND 33/0 (10 overs)

IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 3 Live: A steady start

The volume of boundaries have reduced after Rohit’s early flurry, but this is a steady start by the Indian openers. Rohit has been the aggressor while Jaiswal has maintained his ground. India are now only 17 runs behind their entire 1st innings total. Still crazy how that happened!

IND 29/0 (9 overs)

IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 3 Live: Jaiswal into the act

Yashasvi Jaiswal picks up his first boundary of the day. Guided between the slip cordon and away towards the third man boundary. Good shot by the left-hander, who had played it slow so far. India with a positive start.

IND 22/0 (6 overs)

IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 3 Live: Rohit changes gear

After an initial slow start, India gain momentum as skipper Rohit Sharma opens his arms and thrashes Matt Henry. In the previous over of the pacer, Rohit hits two brilliant boundaries as Henry concedes eight runs. A terrific intent for Rohit as India look confident. These shots from Rohit leaves Chinnaswamy crowd crazy. 

IND 12/0 (4 overs)

IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 3 Live: India moving steadily

India openers Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal are showing cautious approach. After the debacle in the first innings, India are now assessing the situation and taking every step carefully. In the first two overs, the duo scores four runs and steadily taking India ahead. They will be aiming for boundaries in the upcoming overs. 

IND 4/0 (2 overs)

IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 3 Live: India’s innings begin

Hello and welcome to India’s innings on Day 3 of the first Test against New Zealand in Bengaluru. For India, skipper Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal have opened the proceedings. The duo need to stitch a solid partnership as India are trailing by 356 runs. Their partnership will provide India a strong base. On the other hand, Tim Southee will be bowling the first over for New Zealand. Let’s play!

IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 3 Live: New Zealand 402 all out

New Zealand have got bundled out for 402 against India on Day 3 of the first Test in Bengaluru. For New Zealand, Rachin Ravindra was the star batter as he scored 134. Apart from him, Devon Conway and Tim Southee scored 91 and 65 runs respectively. For India, Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja scalped three wickets each. Mohammed Siraj scalped two while Jasprit Bumrah and Ravichandran Ashwin took one wicket each. New Zealand are in a lead by 356 runs. 

IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 3 Live: OUT

OUT!!! After committing the DRS blunder which gave a lifeline to Rachin Ravindra, Kuldeep Yadav redeems himself and gets India the wicket of Ajaz Patel in the same over. Kuldeep strikes onto the pads of Ajaz as the on-field umpire signals LBW out. New Zealand opt for a DRS review but it also results in the favour of India. New Zealand have lost their ninth wicket. 

NZ 384/9 (89.5 overs)

IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 3 Live: Ravindra continues the carnage

Despite losing his partner Tim Southee, Rachin Ravindra shows no signs of stopping. After surviving a close LBW call, Rachin hammers a huge six off Kuldeep Yadav’s delivery. Rachin steps out and comfortably hits it off the fence and steals a maximum. 

NZ 383/8 (89.2 overs)

IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 3 Live: OUT

OUT!!! After getting hit for boundaries and a six, Mohammed Siraj bounces back in style and dismisses Tim Southee for 65. Southee gets confused with the slower one as he tries to go for a big hit again but this time, his shot lacks pace and it lands safely into the hands of Ravindra Jadeja at cover. A soft dismissal by Siraj as New Zealand lose eighth wicket. NZ currently lead by 324 runs. 

NZ 370/8 (86.4 overs)

IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 3 Live: Southee thrashes Siraj

After bringing up his half-century, Tim Southee unleashes his fury and hammers back-to-back boundaries off Mohammed Siraj. In total, the Indian pacer concedes 10 runs as New Zealand extend their lead. Seeing his star pacer getting thrashed, India skipper Rohit Sharma gives a disappointing look. India need to scalp a wicket at the earliest. 

NZ 362/7 (85 overs)

IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 3 Live: Southee hits 50

FIFTY!!! Tim Southee takes a single off Jasprit Bumrah’s delivery and brings up his half-century in style. It is his seventh half-century in the longest format and he brings it up in 57 balls. What a batting from Southee and Rachin Ravindra as the duo is leaving no stone unturned to take New Zealand ahead in the game. They are comfortably dominating the Indian bowlers and stealing boundaries regularly. New Zealand are in lead by 305 runs. 

NZ 351/7 (83.2 overs)

IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 3 Live: Bumrah bowls a maiden

In the second session of Day 3, Rohit Sharma changes his strategy and hands over the ball to pacer Jasprit Bumrah. The star pacer stands up on the expectations of his skipper and delivers a maiden over. Bumrah is in sublime form and eagerly waiting for his another wicket. India are desperate to break the strong partnership between Rachin Ravindra and Tim Southee. 

NZ 345/7 (82 overs)

IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 3 Live: 2nd session begins

Hello and welcome to the second session of play on Day 3 of the first Test between India and New Zealand. Before going for Lunch, New Zealand’s score read 345/7 with Rachin Ravindra (104*) and Tim Southee (49*) standing unbeaten at the crease. Currently, New Zealand have taken a lead by 299 runs. In this session, India will look to break the solid partnership between Rachin and Southee, in order to bounce back in the game. Let’s play!

IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 3 Live: Lunch

This marks the end of the first session on Day 3 of the first Test between India and New Zealand. At Lunch, New Zealand’s score read 345/7 with Rachin Ravindra (104*) and Tim Southee (49*) standing unbeaten at the crease. Currently, New Zealand have taken a lead by 299 runs and are in a commanding position. In the first session, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, and Jasprit Bumrah scalped wickets for India. 

IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 3 Live: Brutal thrashing of Ashwin

WOWW!!!! This over completely belongs to New Zealand as the duo of Rachin Ravindra and Tim Southee brutally thrash Ravichandran Ashwin. In the previous over of the all-rounder, the duo unleashes it’s fury and hammers 20 runs. This includes a boundary from Rachin and two boundaries and a six from Southee. Terrific batting from the duo as Indian bowlers look clueless. 

NZ 335/7 (80 overs)

IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 3 Live: Rachin hits ton

CENTURY!!! Rachin Ravindra hits a boundary off Ravichandran Ashwin’s delivery and brings up his century in style. It is his second century in the longest format and he brings it up in 124 balls. Rachin is toying with the field and troubling the Indian bowlers with his powerful hitting. He is also getting a good support from Tim Southee, who is also dealing in boundaries. A great display of batting from the duo. 

NZ 319/7 (79.1 overs)

IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 3 Live: Rachin, Southee on fire

Rachin Ravindra is on fire. Despite losing back-to-back wickets, New Zealand are high on momentum as Rachin is standing unbeaten at the crease. He, along with Tim Southee, is stitching a good partnership and guiding the visitors to a good total. In the previous over of Ravichandran Ashwin, he hammers a boundary while Southee hits a six as the all-rounder concedes 15 runs. Terrific over for New Zealand. 

NZ 302/7 (78 overs)

IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 3 Live: Ashwin eyes wicket

After Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav’s respective breakthroughs, all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin is also eager to provide India with a wicket. In his previous over, he concedes only one run and desperately aiming to dismiss Rachin Ravindra at the earliest. The batter is looking in good form and confidently moving ahead in the game. His approach is keeping New Zealand in a comfortable spot. 

NZ 272/7 (74 overs)

IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 3 Live: Big over for NZ as India register unwanted feat

After hitting his fifty with a boundary, Rachin Ravindra shows his true intent and hammers Kuldeep Yadav. In the previous over of the spinner, Rachin hammers two boundaries, followed by another boundary from Tim Southee as Kuldeep concedes 13 runs. A big over for New Zealand as their lead goes past 200. This is the first time since 2012 that the India concede a 200-plus first-innings lead in a home Test. The last time England took a 207-run lead was at Eden Gardens.

NZ 260/7 (71 overs

IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 3 Live: Rachin hits 50

FIFTY!!! Rachin Ravindra hits a boundary off Kuldeep Yadav’s delivery and brings up his half-century in style. It is his fourth half-century in the longest format and he brings it up in 88 balls. Terrific batting from Rachin as New Zealand currently lead by 201 runs. On the other hand, India bowlers are aiming for another wicket at the earliest. 

NZ 247/7 (69.2 overs)

IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 3 Live: India eye another wicket

After scalping four wickets in a quick succession in the first session, India look for another one at the earliest. They aim to bundle out New Zealand by the end of the first session, in order to gain an upper hand in the game. Rohit Sharma is tactically rotating his bowlers. In the previous over of Kuldeep Yadav, the duo of Rachin Ravindra and Tim Southee score three runs as New Zealand look for a stable partnership. 

NZ 240/7 (68 overs)

IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 3 Live: OUT

OUT!!! Ravindra Jadeja does it again and this time, Matt Henry becomes his prey and departs for 8. After being hit for two consecutive boundaries, Jadeja makes a good comeback and castles Henry in style. He bowls a straight delivery to Henry but the ball misses the bat and then rattles up the stumps. Terrific delivery as India get their seventh wicket. 

NZ 233/7 (64.5 overs)

IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 3 Live: OUT

OUT!!! Ravindra Jadeja has provided India with another breakthrough as he dismissed Glenn Phillips for 14. Phillips gets completely bamboozled by the impressive spin of Jadeja as the ball goes right past the inside edge, hit a bit of the back pad before going straight on to the stumps. An important wicket gone for New Zealand as they are now six down. 

NZ 223/6 (62.3 overs)

IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 3 Live: Phillips hammers a six

The 62nd over has been an interesting one. In this over, Rohit Sharma decides to stick to spin and hands over the ball to Kuldeep Yadav. On the second delivery, Kuldeep strikes on the pads of Rachin Ravindra but the on-field umpire signals not out. Even the DRS reviews results in the umpire call. On the last delivery, Glenn Phillips patiently waits and hammers the ball out of the fence for a huge maximum. 

NZ 222/5 (62 overs)

IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 3 Live: Bowling change for India

After both the pacers provided with one wicket each, India skipper Rohit Sharma has changed the tactics. He has now introduced spin in the form of Ravindra Jadeja. In his first over of the day, Jadeja impresses as he bowls a maiden. The duo of Rachin Ravindra and Glenn Phillips are seem to be assessing the conditions against the spinners.

NZ 215/5 (61 overs)