Rachin Ravindra’s century and Tim Southee’s dominant knock give Kiws 356-run lead

Rachin Ravindra hit 134 as New Zealand were bowled out for 402 in their first innings for a lead of 356 runs against India on the third day of the opening Test here on Friday. Ravindra scored his runs off 157 balls with 13 fours and four sixes, while Tim Southee made a fine 65 to add 137 for the

Rachin Ravindra scored a brilliant 134 taking New Zealand to 402 against India in Bengaluru Test.

India vs New Zealand: Wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant, who took a blow on his knee, was seen doing some light batting practice on Friday. Pant did not keep wickets for India, but will bat if required in the second innings.

For India, Ravindra Jadeja took 3/72, Kuldeep Yadav grabbed 3/99 while Mohammed Siraj claimed two wickets.

Rachin Ravindra scored his 2nd Test hundred and his very first against India on Day 3 of the 1st Test in Bengaluru. This was the first hundred by a Kiwi player in the format in last 12 years.

Rachin Ravindra's hundred has ensured that New Zealand broke a 12-year record when they took a 299-run lead against India in the Bengaluru Test on October 18, Friday. Rachin and Tim Southee tightened New Zealand's grip on the game by lunch on Day 3.

Bengaluru: In the first test of IND vs NZ, on day 3 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Friday New Zealand were all out for 402. New Zealand

New Zealand have put India under immense pressure in the first Test in Bengaluru. After skittling the hosts for just 46 runs, Rachin Ravindra led the way with the bat to notch up a brilliant century and also ended a 12-year drought for the Kiwis.

Rishabh Pant sidelined due to knee injury during India vs New Zealand Test match, Dhruv Jurel replaces him.

The New Zealand bowlers made the ball talk as India were bundled out for just 46 – their lowest-ever total at home, managing to survive just 31.2 overs