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)

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

Batter Rachin Ravindra is confidently taking New Zealand ahead in the game. Despite losing two more wickets in the first session itself, New Zealand are still in a good position as Rachin is unbeaten. He has crossed the 35-run mark and inching closer towards his half-century. It will be his fourth half-century in Tests.

NZ 209/5 (59 overs)

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

OUT!!! JASPRIT BUMRAH IS BACK!!!! Team India has got it’s fifth breakthrough and it was provided by none other than- Jasprit Bumrah. The star pacer, who went wicketless on Day 2, dismisses Tom Blundell for 5. After being confused by Bumrah’s on-point pace, Blundell tried to defend it. However, the ball hits the edge and KL Rahul makes no mistake and takes a simple catch at the second slip. A big wicket for India.

NZ 204/5 (57.4 overs)

IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 3 Live: Jaiswal back on field

After taking the catch to dismiss Daryl Mitchell, Yahsasvi Jaiswal had gone off the field to get his thumb treated by the medical team. In the place, all-rounder Axar Patel took to the field. However, as per the current visuals, Jaiswal is back on the field and placed at the edge of the boundary. He has got his thumb taped by the physio and is ready to continue.

NZ 204/4 (57 overs)

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

OUT!!! AND THEY HAVE DONE IT!!! Indian pacers are back in the game as Mohammed Siraj provides the hosts with the breakthrough. Siraj dismisses Daryl Mitchell for 18. Rohit Sharma’s tactic of trusting the pacers worked as Mitchell gets bamboozled by Siraj’s ultimate pace. The ball finds the thick outside edge and travels to Yashasvi Jaiswal, who then takes a stunning catch at gully. Fourth wicket gone for New Zealand as India see a ray of hope.

NZ 193/4 (55 overs)

IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 3 Live: Bumrah’s magic returns

Jasprit Bumrah, who was looking a bit out of rhythm, seems to have gain the momentum back. In his previous over, he throws a full length delivery towards Rachin Ravindra. The ball just kicks off the pitch and nips away, zips past the outside edge as Ravindra tries to play a defensive shot. This delivery brings back India’s hope as they just aim for a breakthrough at the earliest. Even star batter Virat Kohli lauds Bumrah for this magical delivery.

NZ 189/3 (54 overs)

IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 3 Live: NZ looking in good touch

New Zealand batters Rachin Ravindra and Daryl Mitchell are looking in good touch. They are confident in their approach and fearlessly taking New Zealand ahead in the game. In the previous over of Jasprit Bumrah, the duo scores three runs and aims to get some boundaries in the upcoming overs.

NZ 188/3 (52 overs)

IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 3 Live: Rohit’s tactical move

On Day 2, the pacers failed to scalp a wicket for India while the three spinners were exceptional with the ball and got one wicket each. However, India skipper Rohit Sharma shows trust on his pacers and sends Mohammed Siraj to open the bowling on Day 3. He his tactically rotating his bowlers, in order to get a breakthrough at the earliest.

NZ 185/3 (51 overs)

IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 3 Live: No Pant behind stumps

As Rishabh Pant suffered an injury on Day 2, he has not taken the field on Day 3. In his absence, young wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel is wearing the big gloves and handling the duty behind the stumps.

IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 3 Live: We are underway

The play on Day 3 of the first Test between India and New Zealand begins. For New Zealand, Rachin Ravindra and Daryl Mitchell will be resuming the proceedings from 180/3 as the visitors lead by 134 runs. The duo will aim to continue this partnership and they take it as deep as they can. Currently, New Zealand are in a comfortable position and will aim to bat at least till the second session. On the other hand, Mohammed Siraj will be bowling the first over of the day for India as the hosts are eyeing some quick wickets, in order to restrict New Zealand at a low score. Let’s play!

IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 2 Live: Onus on Bumrah

After going wicketless on Day 2, India pacer Jasprit Bumrah will be desperate to open his wicket tally on Day 3. He is eyeing wickets at regular intervals, in order to to break the backbone of New Zealand’s batting line-up. However, spinners were able to get one wicket each on Day 2 for India and now they will aim for the same on Day 3.

IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 3 Live: Pitch report

“Sunshine and blue skies today. Surface now looks decent for batting. We said there was a lot of moisture but that has dried up. These cracks have opened up. Every spot the bowlers hit yesterday have created dents in the surface. That will mean it might move up and down a bit” reckon Simon Doull and Murali Karthik.

IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 3 Live: India register unwanted record

On Day 2, India registered multiple unwanted feats. One of them came after the hosts lost five  out of their top eight batters dismissed for duck. The likes of Virat Kohli, Sarfaraz Khan, KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, and Ravichandran Ashwin got dismissed for ducks. This was the first time in Test cricket that India faced such a downfall.

IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 3 Live: India’s horrific day

Day 2 of the first Test against New Zealand turned out to be a nightmare for Team India. Opting to bat first in the overcast conditions of Bengaluru, the hosts kept on losing wickets at regular intervals and got bundled out for 46. This was their lowest total in Test cricket at home. Overall, it was India’s third-lowest total in Tests.

IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 3 Live: New Zealand lead by 134 runs

On Day 2, New Zealand had an amazing day with the ball as they bundled out India for just 46. At Stumps, New Zealand’s score read 180/3 with Rachin Ravindra (22*) and Daryl Mitchell (14*) standing unbeaten at the crease. Currently, the visitors have taken a lead by 134 runs. They will now aim for another blockbuster show with the bat.

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

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of Day 3 of the first Test between India and New Zealand, straight from M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Stay tuned for all the live updates.