| Big
day coming up tomorrow. Can India capitalise on the good start? Couple
of wickets will allow New Zealand to build a lot more pressure. Lots to
look forward to. Do join us again for all that. Cheers and goodbye, for
now. |
| With the momentum
behind them, thanks to the good show with the ball, India came out with
renewed confidence and batted solidly to end the day at 87/1. The target
is still a daunting one. India are 320 runs adrift from a record chase.
They will be trying to take it by session without taking on the
pressure of the chase. The pitch has flattened out a touch. It is
getting slower and will aid the spinners further. Intriguingly set up
for the final two days. |
| The
day belonged to India but New Zealand still hold the advantage overall.
The morning session saw 9 wickets fall as India collapsed first to a
dismal total, conceding a massive lead. New Zealand were then surprised
by some inspired bowling and fielding. They were shot out out for just
105. A chance was lost to drive home the advantage there and left India
with a sniff. |
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| 24.6 | Ish Sodhi
to Pujara, no run, Ish Sodhi finishes with a googly. Pujara does not
pick it. Raps him on the pad in front of leg. Very loud appeal but
turned down. It was heading down the leg. Pujara will be a mighty
relieved man. That's stumps on day 3. |
| 24.5 | Ish Sodhi to Pujara, no run, turning outside off again, Pujara dabs it to point once more |
| 24.4 | Ish Sodhi to Pujara, no run, sliding on outside off, Pujara stays back and guides it to point |
| 24.3 | Ish Sodhi to Dhawan, 1 run, pitched up again, Dhawan leans forward and pushes it to mid on for a quick single |
| The umpire is out with the light meter. Seems fine |
| 24.2 | Ish Sodhi to Dhawan, no run, flat and on the middle and leg, Dhawan gets back to tap it on the onside |
| 24.1 | Ish Sodhi to Dhawan, FOUR,
that's a positive blow. It was floated full. Dhawan stretches out to
the pitch of the delivery and drives it superbly straight down the
track. 50-run stand between the two. Comfortably the highest of the day |
| Ish Sodhi [3.0-1-12-0] is back into the attack |
| Last over of the day coming up |
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