Southee, Bracewell take 2 wickets each
September 01, 2012  13:13
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India 1st inns: 124-4 (33 ovs) vs NZ 1st inns: 365

Jeetan Patel comes back into the attack now. It will be interesting to see how Raina tackles Patel since the left-hander has had some problems with off-spinners in Test cricket.

Raina has shown his intent early as he plays the inside out lofted shot over the cover region for a six. Patel then beats him with a good delivery that spins a lot and bounces too forcing him to be watchful and defend the rest of the over.

Kohli is very watchful against Southee who took the first two wickets of the Indian innings. While Raina finds the boundaries, Kohli is content to bide his time as he picks just a single in Southee's ninth over.

Kohli gets his first boundary as he smashes a full ball from Patel through the covers to move to seven. India are looking to be positive against Patel and not let him settle down. The hosts are 124 for four after 33 overs, still trailing the Kiwis by 241 runs.

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