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Day 3: India's Top-Order Fights To Salvage Opening Test vs New Zealand

Sarfaraz Khan and Virat Kohli led India's fight back with combative half-centuries after skipper Rohit Sharma set the platform with his 52-run knock as the hosts ended day three of the opening Test against New Zealand at 231 for three Friday. Resuming the day on 180 for three, New Zealand posted 402 on the board for a massive 356-run first-innings lead with Rachin Ravindra (134) conjuring up a majestic century. India, who were bowled out for a mere 46 in the first essay, made a confident start to their second innings with skipper Rohit and Yashasvi Jaiswal (35) producing a 72-run stand for the opening wicket.

"Considering Our Bowling...": India Star On Team's Chances Of Winning 1st New Zealand Test

Kuldeep Yadav on Friday said the pitch has started offering a bit of turn and placed faith on batters to build a sizeable lead in the second innings for Indian spinners to make an impact. India ended the third day of the first Test at 231 for three, and still trail by 125 runs. “The spinners were getting some help when we were bowling, and hopefully, we will get more spin on Day 5. But for that, we need a good total to defend,” said Kuldeep in the post-day press meet.

First Time Since 1877: India Achieve Unbelievable Feat In Test Cricket

India scripted history by becoming the first team ever to slam 100 sixes in Test cricket in a calendar year. The Rohit Sharma-led side achieved the sensational feat on Day 3 of the first Test match against New Zealand in Bengaluru on Friday. This was the first time in the 147-year history of Test cricket that any team was able to achieve to reach this milestone. Earlier, the record for hitting the highest number of sixes in a calendar year belonged to England who slammed 89 sixes in 2022. Yashasvi Jaiswal has slammed 29 sixes in Test this year while Shubman Gill has scored 16 sixes for India.

First Player Since 2012: Rachin Ravindra Ends 12-Year Wait For New Zealand Batters In 1st Test

Rachin Ravindra became the first New Zealand batter since 2012 to score a Test century on Indian soil during the first Test against India at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Friday. Though New Zealand lost four wickets in the morning session, Ravindra, whose family hails from Bengaluru, got up the tempo through a breezy century filled with eye-catchy 11 fours and two sixes. The 21-year-old's century was his second in Test cricket, having scored his maiden hundred against South Africa earlier this year.

Ravindra revels in ton as New Zealand make 402 against India

BENGALURU :Rachin Ravindra hit a game-changing century as New Zealand posted 402 for a substantial first-innings lead of 356 over India, who responded by making 57 for no loss at tea on day three of their rain-affected opening test on Friday.

"Rohit Sharma Needs To...": Sanjay Manjrekar's Swipe At Captain's Leadership With MS Dhoni Remark

India captain Rohit Sharma erred with his decision-making in the first Test against New Zealand in Bengaluru. At the beginning, Rohit made the wrong call to bat first on a tricky surface under overcast conditions, then allowed New Zealand batters to settle and stitch partnerships. As the Kiwis concluded the first session with a 299-run lead, former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar took to social media and shared a critical post on Rohit's captaincy. Manjrekar highlighted a big loophole in Rohit's captaincy while giving MS Dhoni's reference.

"Chalao Talwaar": Rohit Sharma's First Words On Facing Media Post India's 46 All Out vs New Zealand

Indian cricket team are in a tricky spot in the first Test against New Zealand. After the first Test was washed out due to rain, the second day saw the home team get bundled out for just 46 - its third lowest score in a Test innings - after opting to bat first in overcast conditions. India captain Rohit Sharma admitted that he misread the pitch at the post-Day 2 press conference. Speaking after the second day's play, Rohit reflected on the decision to bat first under overcast conditions, a call that backfired disastrously for the hosts. "We thought it wouldn't help the seamers much after the first session or so. There wasn't much grass either. We expected it to be much flatter than it turned out to be. It was a misjudgment on my part, and I couldn't read the pitch well. I am hurting to see this score of 46 as a captain as it was my call to bat first. But one or two bad calls in a year is quite alright," Rohit admitted.

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Day 3: India's Top-Order Fights To Salvage Opening Test vs New Zealand

"Considering Our Bowling...": India Star On Team's Chances Of Winning 1st New Zealand Test

First Time Since 1877: India Achieve Unbelievable Feat In Test Cricket

First Player Since 2012: Rachin Ravindra Ends 12-Year Wait For New Zealand Batters In 1st Test

Ravindra revels in ton as New Zealand make 402 against India

"Rohit Sharma Needs To...": Sanjay Manjrekar's Swipe At Captain's Leadership With MS Dhoni Remark

"Chalao Talwaar": Rohit Sharma's First Words On Facing Media Post India's 46 All Out vs New Zealand