Ravindra, Southee build NZ's lead

October 18, 2024 11:36

Rachin Ravindra celebrates after scoring a hundred.

NZ 345-7 (81 ovs) vs India 46 | Scorecard

A desperate India take the second new ball immediately as Siraj comes back into the attack.

India lacklustre in the field too. Southee taps Siraj on the off-side straight to Rohit in the covers, whose wild throw back to the keeper gifts the Kiwis four overthrows.

Siraj drops short and Southee easily pulls it over midwicket for his third six to take his score to 49.

Southee almost plays on the last delivery back to the stumps as he uses his feet to push the ball away to safety.

New Zealand in command as they go into the lunch break on 345/7 in 18 overs, for an overall lead of 299 runs.

The session belonged to the visitors, who lost four quick wickets before they bounced back to score 165 runs in 31 overs.

Ravindra played a magnificent knock of 104 from 125 balls, with 11 fours and two sixes -- his second Test century.

Southee also used the long handle to great effect, smashing 49 from 50 balls, with three sixes and as many fours.

The duo put New Zealand on course for a decisive lead as they put on 112 runs from 97 balls for the eighth wicket.

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