Ending at 231 for Three at stumps on Day 3, India are actually 125 runs behind the Kiwis after the highest order tightened as much as produce the runs and supply a strong platform to chop the guests’ lead.
With three fifties from their prime 4, India managed to throw just a few punches again on the New Zealanders as Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Sarfaraz Khan acquired among the many runs for the hosts.
Skipper Rohit made an attacking 52 and added 72 runs along with his opening companion Yashasvi Jaiswal (35). Virat Kohli (70) and Sarfaraz Khan (70 not out) then added 136 runs for the third wicket earlier than Kohli fell to Glenn Phillips, which turned out to be the final ball of the day.
Whereas Kohli and Rohit can be kicking themselves to not convert their fifties into a whole bunch, it has saved India within the contest.
Tons to play for on Saturday that ought to see a weekend crowd on the stadium.
