After 46 overs,India 142/2 ( Shubman Gill 17 , Virat Kohli (C) 11)
Lunch, Day 3: India may have lost Mayank and Pujara today morning, but Kohli and Shubman have taken the hosts to 142/2, with a lead of 405 runs in the second innings. Ajaz Patel, with both the wickets going to him. When will India declare? Or will they? We’ll find out, so do join us back for the post-lunch session in 40 minutes time.
After 44 overs,India 139/2 ( Shubman Gill 16 , Virat Kohli (C) 9)
Ajaz continues. NZ review for an LBW against Kohli. Kohli was looking to defend on the front-foot, but there’s a clear inside edge onto the pad. And it’s NOT OUT! Six runs from the over
After 42 overs,India 132/2 ( Shubman Gill 15 , Virat Kohli (C) 5)
Ajaz Patel continues. Rachin Ravindra makes fine stop in the last ball to save a few runs for his side Just two singles off the over.
After 38 overs,India 122/2 ( Shubman Gill 9 , Virat Kohli (C) 1)
Ajaz Patel continues. There’s huge appeal for a run-out at the bowlers ‘end, but TV replays during the referral show Kohli has survived the direct-hit from Ajaz. Two runs from the over.
After 36 overs,India 115/2 ( Shubman Gill 3 , Virat Kohli (C) 0)
Another eventful over, as Ajaz Patel (Yes, him again), gets rid of Pujara. Pujara looked to defend the ball but eventually nicked it to Ross Taylor at slip. There’s an umpire referral to see if the ball had been grounded, but Taylor seemed complete clean catch there. Virat Kohli is in at number four. One run and a wicket.
OUT! Ajaz Patel is at it again! Pujara looks to defend this one, but nicks it to Ross Taylor who’s standing near the keeper. There’s an umpire referral to see if the ball has been grounded. And he’s given OUT on the big screen, since the fielder safely caught the ball. Pujara c Ross Taylor b Ajaz Patel 47
After 34 overs,India 113/1 ( Cheteshwar Pujara 47 , Shubman Gill 2
Pujara’s given LBW off Ajaz’s ball. He opts for the review without any hesitation. UltraEdge shows pad first, bat is away from the ball. It’s pitching in line, impact in line, but the wickets are missing and Pujara survives! Three runs from the over as players take a drinks break.
After 32 overs,India 108/1 ( Cheteshwar Pujara 44 , Shubman Gill 0)
Ajaz continues. An eventful over as he gets rid of Mayabk Agarwal (62), who finds Will Young at long-off. This was Ajaz’s 11th wicket in the Test match. Shubman Gill joins Pujara in the middle. Five runs and a wicket.
OUT! Mayank goes for the biggie again. For a moment, it seemed like it would travel all the way, but Will Young at long-off completed the catch. Ajaz Patel with the breakthrough yet again. Mayank c Will Young b Ajaz Patel 62
After 29 overs, India 101/0 (Mayank 58, Pujara 41)
Southee continues. Starts up with a short ball to Agarwal’s ribs, Agarwal manages a pull but has copped a blow on his wrist. Nitin Patel, the Indian team physio is out to treat him. The ball was short but didn’t bounce as expected. Moments later, Mayank seems like he’s good to go and Southee continues. Just the one run from Mayank in the over.