India vs New Zealand Live Score, 3rd Test Day 3: Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin played a crucial role as India took control on day two of the third Test against New Zealand. New Zealand were struggling at stumps at 171/9 and had a slim lead of just 143 runs. Jadeja’s stellar performance, taking 4-52 in the second innings, added to his nine-wicket haul in the match, while Ashwin contributed with 3-63.

Earlier, India were bowled out for 263 runs in their first innings with Shubman Gill top-scoring with a well-made 90, supported by Rishabh Pant’s 60. The duo formed a vital 96-run partnership for the fifth wicket after India were in the match. problems at 86/4.

Washington Sundar added a valuable 38 not out, hitting four fours and two sixes. New Zealand left-arm spinner Ajaz Patel continued his impressive form at the Wankhede Stadium, claiming 5-103, taking his tally at the venue to 19 wickets in just three innings.

New Zealand’s second innings faltered early, with Tom Latham, Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra dismissed cheaply, leaving them at 44/3.

Will Young (51) and Daryl Mitchell offered some resistance with a 50-run stand before Jadeja and Ashwin continued to bowl out the middle order. Glenn Phillips showed some aggression with three sixes but was bowled for 26 by Ashwin. Jadeja ended the day by dismissing Matt Henry, leaving New Zealand with a precarious lead and just one wicket in hand.

Despite New Zealand’s wins in the first two Tests in Bengaluru and Pune, India’s spinners have put them under significant pressure in this match as they look for a consolation win.