Rachin Ravindra scored 134 runs as New Zealand was dismissed for 402 in their first innings, establishing a substantial lead of 356 runs over India on the third day of the opening Test match on Friday.
Ravindra’s innings came off 157 deliveries, featuring 13 boundaries and four sixes. Tim Southee contributed significantly with a score of 65, forming a partnership of 137 runs for the eighth wicket with Ravindra, further compounding India’s difficulties after they were bowled out for a mere 46 runs in their first innings.
For India, Ravindra Jadeja took three wickets for 72 runs, Kuldeep Yadav secured three for 99, and Mohammed Siraj claimed two wickets.
Summary of scores:
India 1st innings: 46 all out in 31.2 overs
New Zealand 1st innings: 402 in 91.3 overs (Devon Conway 91, Rachin Ravindra 134, Tim Southee 65; Mohammed Siraj 2/84, Kuldeep Yadav 3/99, Ravindra Jadeja 3/72).
