IND vs NZ, 2nd Test Day 3 Live: India's chase begins

After scoring 255, India came to bat. Skipper Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal opened the hunt for 359 for the hosts. The duo will need to provide a solid partnership for India to gain momentum in the big run chase. On the other hand, Tim Southee will bowl the first over for New Zealand as the visitors look for quick wickets. Let's play!!!

IND vs NZ, 2nd Test Day 3 Live: NZ 255 all out

India beat New Zealand by 255 in the first session of Day 3 of the second Test in Pune. For New Zealand, Tom Latham scored 86 while Glenn Phillips scored 48* runs. Apart from them, Tom Blundell also scored 41 runs. For India, Washington Sundar scalped four wickets while Ravindra Jadeja took three wickets. Ravichandran Ashwin also has two wickets. Now India needs a total of 359 runs to win the second Test.

IND vs NZ, 2nd Test Day 3 Live: OUT

OUT OF!!! Ravindra Jadeja is fiery and delivers again for India with the wicket of Ajaz Patel making it 1. After surviving Team India's wrong DRS call, Ajaz looks to land a big blow and hits a slog sweep in search of a boundary. However, Washington Sundar takes an excellent catch in the deep as New Zealand lose their ninth wicket.

NZ 241/9 (67.3 overs)

IND vs NZ, 2nd Test Day 3 Live: OUT

OUT OF!!! Rohit Sharma finally redeems himself as India get their eighth wicket of the day. Tim Southee tries to block a defensive shot from Ravichandran Ashwin's delivery. The ball hits the thick edge of the bat and travels behind the stumps where skipper Rohit makes no mistake and takes a stunning catch at slip. A brilliant performance from the captain.

NZ 238/8 (64.3 overs)

IND vs NZ, 2nd Test Day 3 Live: OUT

OUT OF!!!! Ravindra Jadeja does it again and this time Mitchell Santner becomes his prey and goes for 4. Santner tries to take the aggressive option to knock him down but hits long-on. However, his shot lacks speed as it ends up in the hands of Jasprit Bumrah. The seventh wicket was lost for New Zealand.

NZ 237/7 (63.5 overs)

IND vs NZ, 2nd Test Day 3 Live: Maiden over

After taking the crucial wicket of Tom Blundell, Ravindra Jadeja continues to deliver for Team India. He bowls a maiden in his last over as the New Zealand batsmen are cautious. Following Blundell's dismissal, Mitchell Santner joined Glenn Phillips on the goal line.

NZ 323/6 (62 overs)

IND vs NZ, 2nd Test Day 3 Live: OUT

OUT OF!!! Rohit Sharma's gamble finally paid off as Ravindra Jadeja struck in style, dismissing Tom Blundell for 41. After Rohit Sharma makes another fielding error, Jadeja holds his ground and ensures the breakthrough for India. Blundell is completely unnerved by Jadeja's turn as the ball evades the bat and rattles over the stumps. Sixth wicket lost for New Zealand.

NZ 231/6 (59.3 overs)

IND vs NZ, 2nd Test Day 1 Live: Good result from Jadeja

New Zealand batters Glenn Phillips and Tom Blundell are in great form. They play clever games and also regularly steal boundaries. However, in Ravindra Jadeja's previous over, the duo showed a cautious approach and scored just one run. Good news from Jadeja.

NZ 219/5 (58 overs)

IND vs NZ, 2nd Test Day 3 Live: Rohit's fielding error

OHHH!!!! This will hurt India. Glenn Phillips tries to block a shot from Ravichandran Ashwin's delivery. However, the ball hits the edge of the bat and goes right between wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant and Indian captain Rohit Sharma, who was placed at slip. Rohit didn't even try to move as the ball crossed the boundary and went for four. This takes New Zealand past the 200-run mark.

NZ 209/5 (55 overs)

IND vs NZ, 2nd Test Day 3 Live: Rohit changes his strategy

Instead of starting with pacer Jasprit Bumrah, Rohit Sharma opts for spin at the start of the session. Rohit hands the ball to all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja. Jadeja loses just one run in his first over as India looks to get a few wickets as quickly as possible.

NZ 199/5 (54 overs)

IND vs NZ, 2nd Test Day 3 Live: We are on the move

Play begins on the third day of the second Test between India and New Zealand. For New Zealand, Tom Blundell (30*) and Glenn Phillips (9*) will resume proceedings at 198/5. The visitors currently lead by 301 runs as the duo will look to continue the strong partnership and guide New Zealand to a huge total. On the other hand, Ravindra Jadeja will bowl the first over of the day for India as the hosts are eyeing some quick wickets.

IND vs NZ, 2nd Test Day 3 Live: Anil Kumble's advice

Before the start of play on the third day, former Indian captain Anil Kumble advised Rohit Sharma to open the bowling with spinners in the first session. According to Kumble, Rohit should use in-form Washington Sundar and all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja as the opening bowlers today. Sundar is in great form as he scalped seven wickets for the first time and has already taken four wickets on the second day.

IND vs NZ, 2nd Test Day 3 Live: Pitch Report

“With the natural progression of the pitch it will rotate more. The cracks have widened a bit at a good length and you can’t manage that from the crease.”

IND vs NZ, 2nd Test Day 3 Live: Jadeja, Bumrah still wicketless

All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and pacer Jasprit Bumrah are yet to open their wicket tally in the ongoing match. Bumrah, who is currently the No. 1 Test bowler in the world, failed to scalp a wicket in the first innings. However, the duo will now look to grab some wickets on the third day and help Team India defeat New Zealand as quickly as possible.

IND vs NZ, 2nd Test Day 3 Live: All eyes on Bumrah

The first and most important task for Team India on Day 3 is to defeat New Zealand as quickly as possible. With the visitors already leading by 301 points, things will only get more difficult for Rohit Sharma and Co. from now on. However, players like Jasprit Bumrah, Washington Sundar and Ravichandran Ashwin will be in focus today. The bowlers need to take quick wickets for India.

IND vs NZ, 2nd Test Day 3 Live: India Eye Restart

Team India failed miserably with the bat on the second day. With skipper Rohit Sharma thrown out for a duck, Ravindra Jadeja became the top run-scorer with 38 runs. As a result, India were bowled out for 156 points. Currently trailing by 301 runs, Rohit Sharma and Co. will look to bounce back to avoid defeat in the series.

IND vs NZ, 2nd Test Day 3 Live: NZ leads by 301 runs

India had a terrible performance on the second day as the Rohit Sharma-led side were bowled out for 156 after losing 259 runs with the ball. Later in the second innings, New Zealand regained momentum and scored 198/5 at stumps. Currently, Tom Blundell (30*) and Glenn Phillips (9*) are unbeaten at the wicket while the visitors are leading by 301 runs.

IND vs NZ, 2nd Test Day 3 Live: Hello

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of Day 3 of the second Test between India and New Zealand, direct from the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune. Stay tuned for all live updates.