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Kiwis have 301-run lead

October 26, 2024



NZ 198-5 (53 ovs) and 259 vs Ind 156 | Scorecard


Welcome to updates from Day 3 of the 2nd Test between India and New Zealand in Pune on Saturday. 

With a 301-run lead, the Kiwis will look to consolidate their total in the morning session and will likely put India into bat after an hour's play.

Mitchell Santner's stellar seven-wicket haul on Friday put New Zealand in pole position to seal a first test series victory in India and the spinner said varying his pace on a tricky pitch had proved crucial.

Santner's previous best figures in test cricket were 3-34 and the 32-year-old finished with 7-53 on day two of the second test in Pune as New Zealand skittled India for 156 after making 259 in the first innings.

The Black Caps reached 198-5 for a lead of 301 and will look to hand India their first series defeat at home since 2012.

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