Riding on a three-wicket haul from Ravichandran Ashwin, India ended the Day 4 of the first Test against New Zealand in a strong position. Ashwin, who has become a key member for India across all formats, became the second fastest overall to 200 Test wickets when he got rid of Kane Williamson.

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Murali Vijay got India off to a fast start on Day 4, taking the attack to the New Zealand bowlers. (Images Credit: BCCI)

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However, in his zeal to get more quick runs, he fell to Mitchell Santner on 76.

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Virat Kohli once again failed to fire and was dismissed while trying to hit an expansive shot.

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Rohit Sharma took on the responsibility and notched his fifth Test half-century.

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Ravindra Jadeja provided ample support at the other end, reaching his second Test fifty in the process.

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The duo put on an unbeaten 100-run stand for the sixth wicket as India set a 434-run target for New Zealand.

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New Zealand's chase got off to the worst possible start with Martin Guptill falling early to R Ashwin.

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Tom Latham didn't last long either, becoming Ashwin's second victim of the day.

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Ashwin then dismissed Kane Williamson to claim his 200th Test wicket, thus becoming the fastest Indian to reach the feat.

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With New Zealand in a precarious position, Luke Ronchi came to the rescue with a gritty unbeaten innings.

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Just when things were improving for the Kiwis, a direct hit by Umesh Yadav from the deep sent Ross Taylor packing.

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With chances of rain on Day 5, Indian captain Kohli will be looking to put a swift end to the Test.

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1st Test, Day 4: Record-Breaker R Ashwin Leaves New Zealand Facing Uphill Task

Riding on a three-wicket haul from Ravichandran Ashwin, India ended the Day 4 of the first Test against New Zealand in a strong position. Ashwin, who has become a key member for India across all formats, became the second fastest overall to 200 Test wickets when he got rid of Kane Williamson.