Rahul and Jadeja also being patient, not taking any chances as they pick three singles from Bracewell's sixth over.
Phillips follow suit as he concedes four from the next over as India reach 142/4 in 30 overs.
They will look at another 120-130 runs from the remaining 20 overs to get themselves above 250, as the pitch continues to get slower and difficult to bat.
New Zealand would ideally want to keep India under 240 which gives them a good chance in the run chase.
Pacer Foulkes back for a new spell. Jadeja picks a single first ball before Rahul misses the pull shot and is hit on the body due to lack of bounce.
He gets a single to long-on and Jadeja does the same next ball. Rahul opens the face of the bat to tap the ball towards point for another run.
India need some boundaries to regain the momentum as Kiwis continue to squeeze the pressure.
Foulkes happy to concede just four singles in his fifth over.
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