NZ lead by 244 runs with 1 wicket in hand

September 03, 2012 09:21

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NZ 2nd inns: 232-9 (69 ovs) & 365 vs India 353

NZ are 232 for nine in 69 overs for an overall lead of 244 runs with their number 10 batsman Jeetan Patel (10) and number 11 Trent Boult (nought) at the crease.

Ashwin once again proved to be New Zealand's tormentor, claiming five for 69 in 22 overs, his fifth five-wicket haul in Tests.

Batsman Virat Kohli, who completed his second test century on Day 3, said India had enough time to chase down any target with two more days left in the match.

"When you have a lot of time you don't have to think about the target, you just play normal cricket," Kohli said.

"I don't think the wicket is doing so much that we have to be worried about the target that's been set.

"If we think to bat three-four sessions, we should be in a good position to win the match."

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