India vs New Zealand (IND vs NZ) Live Cricket Score, 2nd Test Day 3: India faces the risk of a surprising series defeat as New Zealand, with a strong showing, set a target of 359 runs after scoring 255 in their second innings.
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India vs New Zealand (IND vs NZ) Live Score, 2nd Test Day 3: India Chases 359 After Strong Bowling Performance by Santner
2nd Test, Day 3 – Pune: India reached 81/1 at Lunch with Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill steady at the crease, chasing a target of 359 to level the series. Earlier, Ravindra Jadeja led India’s bowling attack on the third morning, taking the remaining five New Zealand wickets in just an hour, bowling them out for 255.
India started the day aiming for a strong total with openers Gill and Jaiswal but faltered under relentless spin. Santner claimed an impressive 7/53, dismantling India’s lineup. Key dismissals included both Gill and Jaiswal at 30, followed by Virat Kohli (1), Sarfaraz Khan (11), Ravindra Jadeja (38), Ravichandran Ashwin (4), Akash Deep (6), and Jasprit Bumrah (0).
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India 81/1 (Lunch) 359 Santner 7/53
New Zealand 255 (All Out) – Jadeja – 5 wkts