Gill, on 44, gets a lifeline as wicketkeeper Blundell misses an easy stumping chance.

Gill comes down the track and is beaten in the flight but wicketkeeper Blundell fails to gather the ball.

However, Ajaz gets his man next ball as this time Gill steers it straight to Ross Taylor in the slips.

Gill walks back after scoring 44, having given India a good start by putting on 80 runs for the opening wicket with Agarwal.