Welcome to the coverage of Day 4 of the third and final Test between India and New Zealand in Indore on Tuesday.

India are looking at a series whitewash after securing a huge first innings lead of 258 runs.

Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin claimed six wickets to help India secure the big lead after New Zealand were bowled out for 299 in their first innings in reply to India's 557 for five declared.

New Zealand made a flying start with Martin Guptill (72) and Tom Latham (53) featuring in the first century opening stand of the series before Ashwin triggered a spectacular batting collapse in the second session, however, and the touring side needed a defiant 71 from Jimmy Neesham to reach 299 all out.

India, who hold an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series, decided against enforcing the follow-on and were 18 for no loss -- an overall lead of 276 -- at stumps on the third day, in Indore.

The only setback for the hosts was opener Gautam Gambhir retiring hurt after injuring his shoulder while diving to complete a run.

Murali Vijay (11) and Cheteshwar Pujara (one) will be hoping to bat New Zealand out of the match.