New Zealand built a lead of 358 runs, and the victory target of 359 is quite challenging on a crumbling Pune pitch
With their flighted deliveries, India spinners consistently outfoxed New Zealand batters on Day 3 (Pic: AFP)
Spinners inflicted quick blows as India bowled out New Zealand for 255 in their second innings on the third day of the IND vs NZ 2nd Test on Saturday.
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But New Zealand built a lead of 358 runs, and the victory target of 359 is quite challenging on a crumbling Pune pitch.
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Resuming at 198 for five, the Kiwis lost their remaining five wickets for 57 runs in an hour into the first session itself.
Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin (2/97) and left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja (3/72) shared the spoils.
Brief scores:
New Zealand: 259 all out and 255 all out in 69.4 overs (Tom Latham 86, Glennn Phillips 48, Tom Blundell 41) vs India: 156 all out.
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