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3rd Test: NZ 28-0 at stumps on Day 2 after India declare on 557
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16:46 NZ 28-0 at stumps on Day 2 after India declare on 557
STUMPS - DAY 2
NZ 28-0 (9 ovs) vs India 557-5d | Scorecard
Good start from Ashwin as he starts bang on the mark, on the areas just on and around the off-stump, trying to make Guptill drive against the spin through the off-side.
The Kiwi opener carefully plays out the first over of spin from the Indians. Ravi Jadeja comes on from the other end with India using spinners from both ends.
Latham is content to defend the left-arm spinner with just a couple of overs left for stumps.
Guptill can't resist having a go at the spinners, slog sweeping Ashwin over midwicket for a six. This is quite brave by the Kiwi opener in the final over of the day and the Indians won't certainly mind it.
At stumps on Day 2, NZ reach 28 for no loss in nine overs in reply to India's 557 for five declared. Guptill is unbeaten on 16 from 28 balls, while Latham is on six at close.
STUMPS - DAY 2
NZ 28-0 (9 ovs) vs India 557-5d | Scorecard
Good start from Ashwin as he starts bang on the mark, on the areas just on and around the off-stump, trying to make Guptill drive against the spin through the off-side.
The Kiwi opener carefully plays out the first over of spin from the Indians. Ravi Jadeja comes on from the other end with India using spinners from both ends.
Latham is content to defend the left-arm spinner with just a couple of overs left for stumps.
Guptill can't resist having a go at the spinners, slog sweeping Ashwin over midwicket for a six. This is quite brave by the Kiwi opener in the final over of the day and the Indians won't certainly mind it.
At stumps on Day 2, NZ reach 28 for no loss in nine overs in reply to India's 557 for five declared. Guptill is unbeaten on 16 from 28 balls, while Latham is on six at close.
16:32
NZ 17-0 (4 ovs) vs India 557-5d | Scorecard
The five-run penalty for Jadeja for running on the pitch means New Zealand start with five runs on the board without even having faced a ball.
Mohammed Shami to open the bowling for the hosts and facing him is Martin Guptill. The Kiwi opener needs some runs in this match to keep his place in the Test team. He defends the first four balls before edging the fifth ball for a four through thirdman.
He is not moving his front foot across and looking to play from the crease, after having fallen over and being dismissed leg before wicket in the Kanpur Test.
Umesh Yadav to bowl the second over. Latham gets off the mark with a single before Guptill flicks a full delivery through square leg for a four before he sees off the rest of the over.
New Zealand are 17 for no loss in four overs before spin is introduced in the form of Ravi Ashwin.
NZ 17-0 (4 ovs) vs India 557-5d | Scorecard
The five-run penalty for Jadeja for running on the pitch means New Zealand start with five runs on the board without even having faced a ball.
Mohammed Shami to open the bowling for the hosts and facing him is Martin Guptill. The Kiwi opener needs some runs in this match to keep his place in the Test team. He defends the first four balls before edging the fifth ball for a four through thirdman.
He is not moving his front foot across and looking to play from the crease, after having fallen over and being dismissed leg before wicket in the Kanpur Test.
Umesh Yadav to bowl the second over. Latham gets off the mark with a single before Guptill flicks a full delivery through square leg for a four before he sees off the rest of the over.
New Zealand are 17 for no loss in four overs before spin is introduced in the form of Ravi Ashwin.
16:10 Kohli hits 211, Rahane gets 188 as India declare on 557
India 557-5 dec (169 ovs) vs NZ | Scorecard
India declare their first innings on a huge 557 for five after having batted for 169 overs in nearly two full days.
Captain Virat Kohli led the way with a sparkling innings of 211 to end his recent run of poor scores, adding 365 runs for the fourth wicket with Rahane, who made 188.
Rohit hit a brisk 51 not out towards the end, while Jadeja made 17 as India's batsmen made most of batting first on a good wicket.
For New Zealand, Trent Boult and Jeetan Patel claimed two wickets each but were made to work really hard for the same.
New Zealand have nine overs to survive on the second day before stumps.
India 557-5 dec (169 ovs) vs NZ | Scorecard
India declare their first innings on a huge 557 for five after having batted for 169 overs in nearly two full days.
Captain Virat Kohli led the way with a sparkling innings of 211 to end his recent run of poor scores, adding 365 runs for the fourth wicket with Rahane, who made 188.
Rohit hit a brisk 51 not out towards the end, while Jadeja made 17 as India's batsmen made most of batting first on a good wicket.
For New Zealand, Trent Boult and Jeetan Patel claimed two wickets each but were made to work really hard for the same.
New Zealand have nine overs to survive on the second day before stumps.
16:03 Rohit hits half-century before India declare on 557
India 557-5 dec (169 ovs) vs NZ | Scorecard
New Zealand's bowlers doing well to keep the Indian batsmen at bay and not give away the boundaries with both Jadeja and Rohit throwing their bats at everything.
The Indians in the dressing room have all changed to their white and a declaration looks imminent. The hosts would be looking to reach around the 550-run mark and give New Zealand around 8-10 overs to survive on the second day.
Some controversy out in the middle as Jadeja is penalised for running on the pitch as India are docked five runs as penalty. He hit the shot and ran straight down the middle of the pitch and umpire Bruce Oxenford immediately issues another warning. He was earlier warned by Kumar Dharmasena for the same.
Rohit approaching his fifty as he cuts a short ball from Henry past point for a four to move into the 40s. He clips the next ball behind square for two runs to take the score to 550 (not including the five penalty runs).
Henry bowls a full toss which Rohit hits down the ground for a straight six to bring up his fifty, from 62 balls.
India 557-5 dec (169 ovs) vs NZ | Scorecard
New Zealand's bowlers doing well to keep the Indian batsmen at bay and not give away the boundaries with both Jadeja and Rohit throwing their bats at everything.
The Indians in the dressing room have all changed to their white and a declaration looks imminent. The hosts would be looking to reach around the 550-run mark and give New Zealand around 8-10 overs to survive on the second day.
Some controversy out in the middle as Jadeja is penalised for running on the pitch as India are docked five runs as penalty. He hit the shot and ran straight down the middle of the pitch and umpire Bruce Oxenford immediately issues another warning. He was earlier warned by Kumar Dharmasena for the same.
Rohit approaching his fifty as he cuts a short ball from Henry past point for a four to move into the 40s. He clips the next ball behind square for two runs to take the score to 550 (not including the five penalty runs).
Henry bowls a full toss which Rohit hits down the ground for a straight six to bring up his fifty, from 62 balls.
15:44
India 530-5 (164 ovs) vs NZ | Scorecard
23,342 people in attendance on Day 2 of the first ever Test match at the Holkar stadium in Indore. That's quite a good number for a non-metro, with the BCCI aiming to spread the five-day game around the country.
Rohit looks in no hurry at the moment but is still scoring at a good rate. He brings out his limited overs game to the park, glancing Boult fine on the leg side for a four and then steers the next ball fine on the off-side past the flying slip for another four to take his score to 30 from 42 balls.
India are 530 for five in 164 overs at the last drinks break with just one hour's play left in the day.
India 530-5 (164 ovs) vs NZ | Scorecard
23,342 people in attendance on Day 2 of the first ever Test match at the Holkar stadium in Indore. That's quite a good number for a non-metro, with the BCCI aiming to spread the five-day game around the country.
Rohit looks in no hurry at the moment but is still scoring at a good rate. He brings out his limited overs game to the park, glancing Boult fine on the leg side for a four and then steers the next ball fine on the off-side past the flying slip for another four to take his score to 30 from 42 balls.
India are 530 for five in 164 overs at the last drinks break with just one hour's play left in the day.
15:24 Rahane misses double century, India lose 5th wicket
India 510-5 (160 ovs) vs NZ | Scorecard
Boult ends Rahane's long vigil at the crease as the right-hander is caught behind by wicketkeeper BJ Watling after a dogged innings of 188 from 381 balls, having hit 18 fours and four sixes.
Rahane was unlucky to miss out on a double century but he showed great commitment to the team's cause as he went for the big hits when he could have easily taken ones and twos and cruised to the landmark.
Ravindra Jadeja sent in ahead of Ravichandran Ashwin and Wriddhiman Saha as India look for a few quick runs.
He is struck on the pads right in front off the first ball he faces but he is saved by a thin inside edge, how close was that!
Boult can't believe it and he suffers more pain when Jadeja lofts the fourth ball over mid-on for a four to get off the mark.
India 510-5 (160 ovs) vs NZ | Scorecard
Boult ends Rahane's long vigil at the crease as the right-hander is caught behind by wicketkeeper BJ Watling after a dogged innings of 188 from 381 balls, having hit 18 fours and four sixes.
Rahane was unlucky to miss out on a double century but he showed great commitment to the team's cause as he went for the big hits when he could have easily taken ones and twos and cruised to the landmark.
Ravindra Jadeja sent in ahead of Ravichandran Ashwin and Wriddhiman Saha as India look for a few quick runs.
He is struck on the pads right in front off the first ball he faces but he is saved by a thin inside edge, how close was that!
Boult can't believe it and he suffers more pain when Jadeja lofts the fourth ball over mid-on for a four to get off the mark.
15:07 Kohli dismissed for 211 before India cross 500
India 500-4 (157 ovs) vs NZ | Scorecard
Rohit Sharma will hope to get a few runs against this tired New Zealand attack. It remains how long India want to bat in their first innings and if they would declare on Day 2.
Rahane hits a full delivery from Santner over the fielder at covers for a four before taking a single and Rohit keeps strike with one from the last ball.
Rahane taking a liking to Santner as he repeats the inside out lofted shot in his next over for another four as he looks to get to his double century. He comes down the track to Jeetan Patel in the next over and looks for the heave over midwicket but fails to make proper connection for a single to deep midwicket.
Rohit Sharma takes 20 balls to get his eye in before he comes down the track and lofts Patel over long-on for a six.
Rahane in a bit of hurry as he comes down the track and despite Santner adjusting his length the right-hander manages to flat bat it straight back over the bowler for a four followed by a single to take his score to 185.
He goes after a wide full delivery from Santner, getting a thick outside edge but it falls short of the fielder at short thirdman.
Two singles in the spinner's next over helps India raise their 500 in the 157th over with Rahane still going strong on 186.
India 500-4 (157 ovs) vs NZ | Scorecard
Rohit Sharma will hope to get a few runs against this tired New Zealand attack. It remains how long India want to bat in their first innings and if they would declare on Day 2.
Rahane hits a full delivery from Santner over the fielder at covers for a four before taking a single and Rohit keeps strike with one from the last ball.
Rahane taking a liking to Santner as he repeats the inside out lofted shot in his next over for another four as he looks to get to his double century. He comes down the track to Jeetan Patel in the next over and looks for the heave over midwicket but fails to make proper connection for a single to deep midwicket.
Rohit Sharma takes 20 balls to get his eye in before he comes down the track and lofts Patel over long-on for a six.
Rahane in a bit of hurry as he comes down the track and despite Santner adjusting his length the right-hander manages to flat bat it straight back over the bowler for a four followed by a single to take his score to 185.
He goes after a wide full delivery from Santner, getting a thick outside edge but it falls short of the fielder at short thirdman.
Two singles in the spinner's next over helps India raise their 500 in the 157th over with Rahane still going strong on 186.
14:41 Kohli dismissed for 211, India lose 4th wicket
India 465-4 (148 ovs) vs NZ | Scorecard
Off-spinner Jeetan Patel strikes in the first over of the post-tea session with the big wicket of Kohli, who is trapped leg before wicket for 211.
Rahane and Kohli had hit a boundary each off Patel before he claimed the wicket of the latter.
The India captain, who 20 fours in his 366-ball knock which stretched for two minutes short of nine hours, looked to hit it across the line on the leg side but missed and was struck right in front of the stumps.
Quite a few New Zealand players walked up to Kohli to congratulate him while the crowd gave him a standing ovation as he returned to the pavilion.
He put on a mammoth stand of 365 runs with Rahane (166) for the fourth wicket as the duo ensured India end up with a huge total.
India 465-4 (148 ovs) vs NZ | Scorecard
Off-spinner Jeetan Patel strikes in the first over of the post-tea session with the big wicket of Kohli, who is trapped leg before wicket for 211.
Rahane and Kohli had hit a boundary each off Patel before he claimed the wicket of the latter.
The India captain, who 20 fours in his 366-ball knock which stretched for two minutes short of nine hours, looked to hit it across the line on the leg side but missed and was struck right in front of the stumps.
Quite a few New Zealand players walked up to Kohli to congratulate him while the crowd gave him a standing ovation as he returned to the pavilion.
He put on a mammoth stand of 365 runs with Rahane (166) for the fourth wicket as the duo ensured India end up with a huge total.
14:15 Kohli hits double century, Rahane bag ton; India 456-3 at tea
TEA - DAY 2
India 456-3 (147 ovs) vs NZ | Scorecard
The bowlers are also getting tired as Kohli smashes a wide delivery from Neesham through the covers for a four.
Will India go for the runs or take it easy till the tea break and then launch an assault in the post-tea session?
As of now, they seem content to play for tea and come back refreshed after a small break.
At tea on Day 2, India have reached 456 for three in 147 overs, having scored 98 runs in 30 overs in the post-lunch session and importantly without losing a wicket for the third straight session.
Kohli was flawless as he literally eased his way to 207 from 363 balls, hitting 19 fours, without never having to accelerate as he collected the runs easily with a lot of ones and twos.
On the other hand, Rahane grew in confidence after a shaky start to be unbeaten on 161 from 342 balls with the duo putting on an unbroken stand of 356 from 688 balls for the fourth wicket.
TEA - DAY 2
India 456-3 (147 ovs) vs NZ | Scorecard
The bowlers are also getting tired as Kohli smashes a wide delivery from Neesham through the covers for a four.
Will India go for the runs or take it easy till the tea break and then launch an assault in the post-tea session?
As of now, they seem content to play for tea and come back refreshed after a small break.
At tea on Day 2, India have reached 456 for three in 147 overs, having scored 98 runs in 30 overs in the post-lunch session and importantly without losing a wicket for the third straight session.
Kohli was flawless as he literally eased his way to 207 from 363 balls, hitting 19 fours, without never having to accelerate as he collected the runs easily with a lot of ones and twos.
On the other hand, Rahane grew in confidence after a shaky start to be unbeaten on 161 from 342 balls with the duo putting on an unbroken stand of 356 from 688 balls for the fourth wicket.
14:01 Kohli hits double century to put India in command
India 446-3 (142 ovs) vs NZ | Scorecard
Kohli turns the last ball from Henry on the leg side to complete his double century from 347 balls, having hit 18 fours.
Kohli is the first Indian to hit two double centuries as a Test captain!
What an emphatic batting performance it has been from the Delhi right-hander as he never looked in any trouble throughout his innings.
Earlier this year, Kohli had hit a double ton in the West Indies before he suffered a lull, failing to cross the half-century mark in eight innings, but the Indian batting star has come back with a bang. What a player!
India 446-3 (142 ovs) vs NZ | Scorecard
Kohli turns the last ball from Henry on the leg side to complete his double century from 347 balls, having hit 18 fours.
Kohli is the first Indian to hit two double centuries as a Test captain!
What an emphatic batting performance it has been from the Delhi right-hander as he never looked in any trouble throughout his innings.
Earlier this year, Kohli had hit a double ton in the West Indies before he suffered a lull, failing to cross the half-century mark in eight innings, but the Indian batting star has come back with a bang. What a player!
13:51
India 446-3 (142 ovs) vs NZ | Scorecard
Henry comes back with spinner Santner bowling from the other end as New Zealand looking to stifle the two batsmen and make the Indians work hard for every run.
Kohli seems in no rush and is content collecting singles on the way to his double century, while Rahane also has slowed down considerably in the last half an hour.
A single takes Kohli to 196 and within a boundary from his second double century in Tests and he picks up another single off Santner in that over.
Kohli flicks Henry through midwicket for two runs to move to 199 before having a big discussion with his partner Rahane, it could be about running between the wickets.
India 446-3 (142 ovs) vs NZ | Scorecard
Henry comes back with spinner Santner bowling from the other end as New Zealand looking to stifle the two batsmen and make the Indians work hard for every run.
Kohli seems in no rush and is content collecting singles on the way to his double century, while Rahane also has slowed down considerably in the last half an hour.
A single takes Kohli to 196 and within a boundary from his second double century in Tests and he picks up another single off Santner in that over.
Kohli flicks Henry through midwicket for two runs to move to 199 before having a big discussion with his partner Rahane, it could be about running between the wickets.
13:13 Rahane and Kohli hit 150s to put India in command
India 424-3 (133 ovs) vs NZ | Scorecard
Neesham takes over from Santner but India continue to prosper at a good rate. A full delivery on the stumps is wristly flicked through a narrow gap between the two fielders at midwicket for a four by Kohli, who gets into the 180s and is fast approaching a double century.
Meanwhile, Rahane crosses the 150-run mark for the first time in his Test career. The Mumbai right-hander lofts Neesham over the cover region for a four to reach the landmark in some style, from 300 deliveries.
At the drinks break, India are comfortably placed 424 for three in 133 overs with Rahane on 154 and Kohli on 185.
India 424-3 (133 ovs) vs NZ | Scorecard
Neesham takes over from Santner but India continue to prosper at a good rate. A full delivery on the stumps is wristly flicked through a narrow gap between the two fielders at midwicket for a four by Kohli, who gets into the 180s and is fast approaching a double century.
Meanwhile, Rahane crosses the 150-run mark for the first time in his Test career. The Mumbai right-hander lofts Neesham over the cover region for a four to reach the landmark in some style, from 300 deliveries.
At the drinks break, India are comfortably placed 424 for three in 133 overs with Rahane on 154 and Kohli on 185.
12:56 Kohli hits 150, Rahane gets century as India cross 400
India 401-3 (128 ovs) vs NZ | Scorecard
Kohli also looking to open out now as he reverse sweeps Santner for a four fine on the off-side before he comes down the track and lofts the left-arm spinner over the covers for another boundary.
In the next over, Rahane chips down the track and heaves Patel over midwicket for his fourth six to signal India's intent.
With the spinners going for runs, Kane Williamson brings back pacer Trent Boult to put a check on the scoring rate.
Three singles from the over takes India past the 400-run mark, in the 128th over while also bringing up the 300-run stand for the fourth wicket between the two batsmen.
India 401-3 (128 ovs) vs NZ | Scorecard
Kohli also looking to open out now as he reverse sweeps Santner for a four fine on the off-side before he comes down the track and lofts the left-arm spinner over the covers for another boundary.
In the next over, Rahane chips down the track and heaves Patel over midwicket for his fourth six to signal India's intent.
With the spinners going for runs, Kane Williamson brings back pacer Trent Boult to put a check on the scoring rate.
Three singles from the over takes India past the 400-run mark, in the 128th over while also bringing up the 300-run stand for the fourth wicket between the two batsmen.
12:25 Kohli hits 150, Rahane gets century as India dominate
India 368-3 (120 ovs) vs NZ | Scorecard
Patel resumes proceedings after the lunch break. Kohli takes a single down the ground to complete his 150, from 273 balls and gets a huge cheer from the fans at the Holkar stadium.
Spin from both ends as Santner comes on from the other end as he concedes two singles in the 119th over.
In the next over, Rahane shows his intent as he lofts Patel over mid-off for a four followed by three more singles.
India 368-3 (120 ovs) vs NZ | Scorecard
Patel resumes proceedings after the lunch break. Kohli takes a single down the ground to complete his 150, from 273 balls and gets a huge cheer from the fans at the Holkar stadium.
Spin from both ends as Santner comes on from the other end as he concedes two singles in the 119th over.
In the next over, Rahane shows his intent as he lofts Patel over mid-off for a four followed by three more singles.
11:34 Kohli, Rahane hit centuries to take India to 358-3 at lunch
LUNCH- DAY 2
India 358-3 (115 ovs) vs NZ | Scorecard
India had another profitable session as they cruised to 358 for three in 117 overs at the lunch break. They scored 91 runs in 27 overs in the morning session as both Kohli and Rahane batted through for the second straight session.
Kohli was flawless with the bat as he eased his way to 149 from 271 balls, while Rahane came through a hit on his helmet to score 124 from 154 balls with the duo putting on an unbroken stand of 258 from 487 balls for the fourth wicket.
India will look to push the scoring in the post-lunch session and hope to cross 500 before putting New Zealand into bat for an hour or so before stumps.
LUNCH- DAY 2
India 358-3 (115 ovs) vs NZ | Scorecard
India had another profitable session as they cruised to 358 for three in 117 overs at the lunch break. They scored 91 runs in 27 overs in the morning session as both Kohli and Rahane batted through for the second straight session.
Kohli was flawless with the bat as he eased his way to 149 from 271 balls, while Rahane came through a hit on his helmet to score 124 from 154 balls with the duo putting on an unbroken stand of 258 from 487 balls for the fourth wicket.
India will look to push the scoring in the post-lunch session and hope to cross 500 before putting New Zealand into bat for an hour or so before stumps.
11:24
India 354-3 (115 ovs) vs NZ | Scorecard
Boult keeping it slightly short to Kohli, who does well to shuffle across before punching it through midwicket for a four.
It is turning out to be another tough day for the Kiwi bowlers with both Indian batsmen looking totally comfortable out in the middle and the pitch looking perfect for batting.
Medium pacer Jimmy Neesham comes into the attack in place of Boult as Kohli drives the first ball straight but can't beat the fielder at mid-off and gets just a single and Rahane picks one on the off-side.
Santner comes back and he switches to over the wicket, looking to bowl on the rough outside the batsmen's leg stump.
A couple of singles before Rahane comes down the track and lofts Santner back over his head for a straight six to raise the 250-run stand for the fourth wicket.
India 354-3 (115 ovs) vs NZ | Scorecard
Boult keeping it slightly short to Kohli, who does well to shuffle across before punching it through midwicket for a four.
It is turning out to be another tough day for the Kiwi bowlers with both Indian batsmen looking totally comfortable out in the middle and the pitch looking perfect for batting.
Medium pacer Jimmy Neesham comes into the attack in place of Boult as Kohli drives the first ball straight but can't beat the fielder at mid-off and gets just a single and Rahane picks one on the off-side.
Santner comes back and he switches to over the wicket, looking to bowl on the rough outside the batsmen's leg stump.
A couple of singles before Rahane comes down the track and lofts Santner back over his head for a straight six to raise the 250-run stand for the fourth wicket.
10:56 Kohli, Rahane hit centuries as India continue domination
India 334-3 (109 ovs) vs NZ | Scorecard
Kohli has quietly gone with his task on the second day and kept the scoreboard moving at a good rate. Boult bowls on the pads as the India captain glances it fine on the leg side for a four to take his score to 130.
The century seems to have freed up Rahane, who chips down the track to Patel and lofts him straight back over his head for a six.
A rare loose shot from Kohli in this innings as he lashes at a wide delivery from Boult only to get an edge which goes past the fielder at gully for a four.
India 334-3 (109 ovs) vs NZ | Scorecard
Kohli has quietly gone with his task on the second day and kept the scoreboard moving at a good rate. Boult bowls on the pads as the India captain glances it fine on the leg side for a four to take his score to 130.
The century seems to have freed up Rahane, who chips down the track to Patel and lofts him straight back over his head for a six.
A rare loose shot from Kohli in this innings as he lashes at a wide delivery from Boult only to get an edge which goes past the fielder at gully for a four.
10:37 Rahane hits century as India continue domination
India 313-3 (104 ovs) vs NZ | Scorecard
Off-spinner Jeetan Patel comes in for the first time on Day 2 as he replaces Santner. Kohli drives the first ball down the ground to long-on for a single to raise the 300-run mark for India in the 99th over and also bring up the 200-run stand for the fourth wicket.
Henry continues his short ball tactics against Rahane who looks to pull but fails to get it off the middle before he lets one go through and the next one too.
He is unsure about the short balls as he has another swipe but can't make proper connection before he steers another short ball to thirdman for two runs.
Rahane again pulls the last ball but can't find the gap on the leg side and another single in the next over off Patel takes him to 99.
Change in the bowling as Trent Boult replaces Rahane and no surprise he starts with a short ball. It is not as quick as Henry and Rahane easily pulls it on the leg side for a single to bring up his century from 210 balls, his eight ton in Tests.
It was not an easy landmark for the Mumbai right-hander and he was made to work really hard by the Kiwi bowlers especially the fast bowlers as they peppered him with short balls at his body.
In the first hour on Day 2, India have made 46 runs in 14 overs to reach 313 for three in 104 overs with Kohli on 125 and Rahane on 103 as the duo have so far put on 213 runs for the fourth wicket.
India 313-3 (104 ovs) vs NZ | Scorecard
Off-spinner Jeetan Patel comes in for the first time on Day 2 as he replaces Santner. Kohli drives the first ball down the ground to long-on for a single to raise the 300-run mark for India in the 99th over and also bring up the 200-run stand for the fourth wicket.
Henry continues his short ball tactics against Rahane who looks to pull but fails to get it off the middle before he lets one go through and the next one too.
He is unsure about the short balls as he has another swipe but can't make proper connection before he steers another short ball to thirdman for two runs.
Rahane again pulls the last ball but can't find the gap on the leg side and another single in the next over off Patel takes him to 99.
Change in the bowling as Trent Boult replaces Rahane and no surprise he starts with a short ball. It is not as quick as Henry and Rahane easily pulls it on the leg side for a single to bring up his century from 210 balls, his eight ton in Tests.
It was not an easy landmark for the Mumbai right-hander and he was made to work really hard by the Kiwi bowlers especially the fast bowlers as they peppered him with short balls at his body.
In the first hour on Day 2, India have made 46 runs in 14 overs to reach 313 for three in 104 overs with Kohli on 125 and Rahane on 103 as the duo have so far put on 213 runs for the fourth wicket.
10:05 Kohli, Rahane build India's total on Day 2
India 299-3 (98 ovs) vs NZ | Scorecard
Rahane had a few problems with the short deliveries on Day 1 and no surprise that Henry tries the same tactics again.
But this time Rahane is ready and waiting as he pulls a short ball square on the leg side for a four to take his score into the 90s.
Henry bowls another bouncer as Rahane ducks under it but he is struck on the helmet off the next ball as he can't get out of the way of another short ball which doesn't rise as much. The ball hits the protection of the back of his helmet as the physio comes out to attend but he is okay to continue after a few minutes.
As expected, the next ball is again short and this time Rahane pulls it and gets a top edge which goes fine on the leg side for two runs. The next ball is pulled square this time for a single to deep square leg.
Henry bowls it full to Kohli, who steers it through the vacant thirdman region for a four.
Kohli makes it back to back fours as he plays a cracking straight drive off the first ball of the pacer's next over. He then throws his bat at a wide delivery for a single to the sweeper fielder. The last ball is short but outside the off-stump as Rahane lets it go through.
India 299-3 (98 ovs) vs NZ | Scorecard
Rahane had a few problems with the short deliveries on Day 1 and no surprise that Henry tries the same tactics again.
But this time Rahane is ready and waiting as he pulls a short ball square on the leg side for a four to take his score into the 90s.
Henry bowls another bouncer as Rahane ducks under it but he is struck on the helmet off the next ball as he can't get out of the way of another short ball which doesn't rise as much. The ball hits the protection of the back of his helmet as the physio comes out to attend but he is okay to continue after a few minutes.
As expected, the next ball is again short and this time Rahane pulls it and gets a top edge which goes fine on the leg side for two runs. The next ball is pulled square this time for a single to deep square leg.
Henry bowls it full to Kohli, who steers it through the vacant thirdman region for a four.
Kohli makes it back to back fours as he plays a cracking straight drive off the first ball of the pacer's next over. He then throws his bat at a wide delivery for a single to the sweeper fielder. The last ball is short but outside the off-stump as Rahane lets it go through.
09:44
India 279-3 (94 ovs) vs NZ | Scorecard
Left-arm spinner Santner to open the bowling for New Zealand on Day 2 with the visitors looking for a few early wickets to make their way back in the match.
Captain Kohli, who hit a century on Day 1, is on strike. He mishits the first ball as he looks to drive but gets it off the bottom before he turns the next on the leg side for one. Rahane sees off the remaining four deliveries of the first over of the day.
It's pace from the other end as Matt Henry comes in from the other end. Kohli flicks the first ball through midwicket to pick up two runs before he taps the fourth ball on the leg side for one.
Santner produces an edge from Rahane but it falls well short of the slip fielder for two runs through thirdman followed by a single.
In the next over, he gets one off the middle as he plays a beautiful drive through the covers for a four.
India 279-3 (94 ovs) vs NZ | Scorecard
Left-arm spinner Santner to open the bowling for New Zealand on Day 2 with the visitors looking for a few early wickets to make their way back in the match.
Captain Kohli, who hit a century on Day 1, is on strike. He mishits the first ball as he looks to drive but gets it off the bottom before he turns the next on the leg side for one. Rahane sees off the remaining four deliveries of the first over of the day.
It's pace from the other end as Matt Henry comes in from the other end. Kohli flicks the first ball through midwicket to pick up two runs before he taps the fourth ball on the leg side for one.
Santner produces an edge from Rahane but it falls well short of the slip fielder for two runs through thirdman followed by a single.
In the next over, he gets one off the middle as he plays a beautiful drive through the covers for a four.
09:11 Kohli, Rahane look to build India's total on Day 2
India 267-3 (90 ovs) vs NZ | Scorecard
Welcome to the coverage of Day 2 of the third and final Test between India and New Zealand in Indore, on Sunday.
It was India all the way on Day 1 as captain Virat Kohli roared back to form with a superbly crafted century on a tricky pitch to take India to a comfortable 267 for three at the Holkar stadium.
The Indian skipper, who went without a 50-plus score in his last seven innings across five Tests, was back in his elements, stroking an unbeaten 103 -- his 13th hundred in his 48th match. Kohli's century was also the first by any batsman from the either side in this three-match series.
He was complemented brilliantly by Ajinkya Rahane, who was scratchy to begin with but settled down well to remain unbeaten on 79.
The duo added 167 runs for the unbroken fourth wicket in 54 overs after New Zealand had initially pegged India back at 100 for three in 36 overs.
- Check out highlights of Day 1
India 267-3 (90 ovs) vs NZ | Scorecard
Welcome to the coverage of Day 2 of the third and final Test between India and New Zealand in Indore, on Sunday.
It was India all the way on Day 1 as captain Virat Kohli roared back to form with a superbly crafted century on a tricky pitch to take India to a comfortable 267 for three at the Holkar stadium.
The Indian skipper, who went without a 50-plus score in his last seven innings across five Tests, was back in his elements, stroking an unbeaten 103 -- his 13th hundred in his 48th match. Kohli's century was also the first by any batsman from the either side in this three-match series.
He was complemented brilliantly by Ajinkya Rahane, who was scratchy to begin with but settled down well to remain unbeaten on 79.
The duo added 167 runs for the unbroken fourth wicket in 54 overs after New Zealand had initially pegged India back at 100 for three in 36 overs.
- Check out highlights of Day 1
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