India vs New Zealand 3rd Test Day 3 Live Updates© AFP
India vs New Zealand 3rd Test Day 3 LIVE Updates: India will be hoping to bowl out New Zealand in the early overs of Day 3 and get a target of under 150. The second innings saw a return to form for Ravichandran Ashwin, who picked up three wickets, alongside Ravindra Jadeja‘s four. In fact, Jadeja is one wicket away from completing a 10-wicket haul for the match. India are desperate for a win in order to avoid the embarrassment of a 3-0 series whitewash. However, with the Wankhede pitch turning square and two good spinners in New Zealand’s disposal in the form of Ajaz Patel and Ish Sodhi, India will have their work cut out. (LIVE SCORECARD)
Here are the LIVE Scorecard and Updates of India vs New Zealand 3rd Test Day 3, straight from the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai:
08:49 (IST)
IND vs NZ, 3rd Test Day 1 Live: Strong batting from Gill and Pant
Top knocks from Shubman Gill (90) and Rishabh Pant (60) and a crucial 38 not out from Washington Sundar gave India a slender 28-run lead as they put on board 263.Gill, who showed no flaws in his 146-ball stay with seven fours and a six — longest for any batter in this Test — was also among Ajaz Patel’s victims on the day as the Mumbai-origin Kiwi spinner registered a five-wicket haul.
08:24 (IST)
IND vs NZ, 3rd Test Day 3 Live: Impressive spin duo of Ashwin-Jadeja
Exploiting the spin-friendly conditions, Ravindra Jadeja and R Ashwin chiselled through the New Zealand batting line-up to bring India to a stage from where they can force a face-saving victory in the third Test which is now headed for an intriguing finish. Ashwin (3/63) found his rhythm while Jadeja (4/52) added four more dismissals after his 5/65 in the first essay to keep India’s hopes alive to avert a clean sweep at home for the first time.
08:21 (IST)
IND vs NZ, 3rd Test Day 3 Live: NZ 171/9 at stumps
New Zealand ended day two at 171 for nine with an overall lead of 143, which might look small but even a target in the vicinity of 150 will pose serious challenge for the Indian batters, considering the fast deteriorating Wankhede track.
08:20 (IST)
IND vs NZ, 3rd Test Day 3 Live: Hello
Hello and welcome to our live coverage of Day 3 of the third Test of the three-match series between India and New Zealand, straight from the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Stay tuned for all the live updates.
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