India stare at innings defeat as New Zealand take massive 356-run lead in Bengaluru, Rachin Ravindra scores 134
Rachin Ravindra scored 134 runs as New Zealand posted 402 in their first innings, leading India by 356 runs on the third day of the opening Test. New Zealand's strong total came after India was bowled out for just 46 in their first innings. Ravindra faced 157 balls, hitting 13 fours and four sixes. Tim Southee contributed 65 runs, forming a crucial partnership of 137 runs for the eighth wicket with Ravindra.
For India, Ravindra Jadeja took three wickets for 72 runs, while Kuldeep Yadav also picked up three wickets, conceding 99 runs. Mohammed Siraj contributed with two wickets for 84 runs.
Brief scores:
India 1st innings: 46 all out in 31.2 overs
New Zealand 1st innings: 402 all out 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).
(Inputs from PTI)
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