Riding on magnificent performances from Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja, Virat Kohli-led India notched up a mammoth 197-run win over New Zealand to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

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Luke Ronchi got New Zealand off to a positive start on Day 5, scoring quick runs against the Indian spinners. (Images Credit: BCCI)

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Ronchi, who looked well set to get to his maiden Test ton, fell to Ravindra Jadeja to give India their first breakthrough of the day.

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Mitchell Santner took on the responsibility and notched his maiden Test half-century.

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Mohammed Shami then delivered a short, sharp spell of reverse-swing to remove BJ Watling and Mark Craig in quick succession.

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Santner also lost his wicket soon to end New Zealand's hopes of saving the match.

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Ish Sodhi, who hit two fours and a six in his innings of 17, became Ravichandran Ashwin's fifth victim. With this, the offie completed a five-wicket haul for the 19th time in Tests.

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With the dismissal of Neil Wagner, India not only won their 500th Test match, but also registered their 88th Test victory at home.

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India have now beaten New Zealand for the 19th time in Tests.

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Jadeja was awarded the Man of the Match for his all-round show (92 runs and six wickets).

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Virat Kohli will hope that his side continues to perform well and seal the series at Kolkata.

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1st Test: Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja Help India Crush NZ By 197 Runs

Riding on magnificent performances from Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja, Virat Kohli-led India notched up a mammoth 197-run win over New Zealand to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.