A riveting day of Test cricket comes to an end in the most dramatic climax possible. Kohli, well-set on 70, was dismissed on the last ball before stumps. India captain Rohit Sharma's was stunned after dismissal, and so were the fans inside the Chinnaswamy Stadium.

Heartbreaking for Kohli! He falls on the final ball of the day. Gets the faintest of edges. He was in a bit of disbelief. Took the review but the replays showed that there was a minor touch. Big blow for India. He was batting so well. New Zealand still lead by 125.

IND: 231/3

A close escape for Kohli! He wanted to comeback for a second and did so. However, a direct throw would have drawn curtains to his innings. Moves to 70 with that double

IND: 231/2

Just six overs left for the day! However, the light seems to be an issue. Let's see how long can we continue. The umpires having a chat with each other after every over

Sarfaraz goes for a booming cover drive and this flies past the right of Mitchell. Too much flight on that. Gets the boundary.

IND: 226/2

Kohli collects another boundary! O'Rourke fires on down the leg and it was a bit short. He hooks it away fine of long leg for four. Well timed pull for the great man 

IND: 220/2 (43.6)

Moments after getting dropped, Kohli makes New Zealand pay with another boundary. Opens the face of the bat and laces it away through extra-cover. Back-to-back boundaries

IND: 213/2 (42.3)

Kohli gets to 3,000 Test runs in his 196th innings. He is the fourth fastest Indian to reach the milestone behind Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar and Sunil Gavaskar. Test runs have dried up for him in recent times. 

IND: 203/2

And Kohli gets to his fifty as well. His first since December 26 last year. He is also three away from 9000 Test runs

50 for Sarfaraz Khan! He gets to it in just 42 balls and he's looking good for more. Excellent knock from a man who was out for a duck in the first innings. That's some way to turn around your fortunes

IND: 182/2

Sarfaraz plays it late and finds the gap between first slip and gully. He moves to 47 with that. From being on a pair to nearing his fifth. He has come a long way in this match. 

IND: 178/2 (34.2)

Kohli and Sarfaraz continue to build for India. The partnership is now 77. These two have scored quick runs. Still plenty if time left for more of this. Kohli has been cautious and inventive at the same time.

IND: 172/2 (33)

Sarfaraz moves into the 40s! Back to back sixes for him. Targets midwicket both times. Excellent striking from the little man. Ajaz Patel looks like he has been hit by a storm

IND: 167/2

Back-to-back boundaries for Kohli! Dances down the track to hit over the sightscreen for a six. Then brings out a rare sweep to beat midwicket. Kohli is well and truly on the charge

IND: 148/2 (29.2)

Flicked off the pads! This was wide of leg from Southee. Sarfaraz plays it along the ground. The wrists and the bottom hand give him the power to beat the fielder

IND: 138/2 (28.5)

Timed it to perfection! Sarfaraz gets under it and goes over point for a six. Shades of Virender Sehwag. Sarfaraz has well and truly arrived

IND: 128/2 (26.4)

This is much better from Kohli! After initial struggles, he looks a lot more confident. Meanwhile, both Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul are both padded up.

IND: 121/2 (26)

Imperious timing! That's vintage Kohli. This was just in the fuller side of the good length. More of a half-volley. Kohli does the rest. A Kohli-esque cover drive
IND: 111/2 (24.1)

Sarfaraz Khan is off the mark! He was also in danger of getting a king pair. This time, he flicks this towards midwicket to take a single. 

IND: 97/1

OUT!!! Rohit Sharma gets bamboozled by Ajaz Patel's spin as he gets bowled out after hitting fifty. Length delivery on off-stump, skidded through a touch straighter, Rohit prodded forward and defended off the inner half, he thought he'd played a nice forward defence but the ball ran off the face and bumped into the stumps. Rohit stand their in disbelief as New Zealand get their second breakthrough. 

IND 95/2 (21.5 overs)

FIFTY!!! After a string of low scores, Rohit Sharma redeems himself with a powerful half-century. He hits a boundary off Matt Henry and brings up his half-century in 59 balls. An amazing knock from Rohit as one-down India are hopeful of recovery. 

IND 90/1 (20.5 overs)

OUT!!! Ajaz Patel has provided New Zealand with their first breakthrough as he dismissed Yashasvi Jaiswal for 35. Jaiswal gets confused by the spin delivery of Ajaz as he steps out of the crease in search of a big hit. However, the ball misses the bat and wicketkeeper Tom Blundell makes no mistake and stumps him out. First wicket gone for India as Virat Kohli joins Rohit Sharma at the crease. 

IND 72/1 (17.1 overs)

Both Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal are dealing in boundaries and confidently taking Team India ahead in the game. In the previous over of Matt Henry, Rohit hammers two boundaries as the star pacer leaks eight runs. Currently, both the batters have breached the 30-run mark and inching closer towards their respective half-centuries. 

IND 72/0 (17 overs)

Hello and welcome to the third session of play on Day 3 of the first Test between India and New Zealand. Before going for Tea, India's score read 57/0 with Rohit Sharma (27*) and Yashasvi Jaiswal (29*) standing unbeaten at the crease. Currently, India trail by 299 runs. In this session, Indian openers will look to take their partnership as deep as they can, in order to guide India to a comfortable position. 

This marks the end of the second session of play on Day 3 of the first Test between India and New Zealand. At Tea, India's score read 57/0 with Rohit Sharma (27*) and Yashasvi Jaiswal (29*) standing unbeaten at the crease. Currently, India trail by 299 runs as New Zealand are still in the commanding position. 

India have managed to recover from the woes of the first innings, and have crossed 46 without losing a single wicket here. In fact, the 50-run partnership is up between the opening pair. Some good strokeplay after dealing with some early swing.

IND 51/0 (13 overs)

The left-hander is dealing in boundaries at the moment. Four boundaries in three overs. The southpaw is making his intentions clear, and has now crossed Rohit's run tally in the innings. Jaiswal has been able to switch gears effectively.

IND 51/0 (12.3 overs)

Jaiswal has gone after Will O'Rourke in the 11th over. Not one, but two fours in that over. The first one was timed through the covers for four, and the second cut away high over point. Jaiswal's strike now up to 50! 

IND 41/0 (11 overs)

India have not lost a wicket in the first 10 overs of the second innings. The ideal start, if you look at how their batting crumbled in the first innings. Rohit Sharma ends the 10th over with a fine boundary on the final ball. 

IND 33/0 (10 overs)

The volume of boundaries have reduced after Rohit's early flurry, but this is a steady start by the Indian openers. Rohit has been the aggressor while Jaiswal has maintained his ground. India are now only 17 runs behind their entire 1st innings total. Still crazy how that happened!

IND 29/0 (9 overs)

Yashasvi Jaiswal picks up his first boundary of the day. Guided between the slip cordon and away towards the third man boundary. Good shot by the left-hander, who had played it slow so far. India with a positive start.

IND 22/0 (6 overs)

After an initial slow start, India gain momentum as skipper Rohit Sharma opens his arms and thrashes Matt Henry. In the previous over of the pacer, Rohit hits two brilliant boundaries as Henry concedes eight runs. A terrific intent for Rohit as India look confident. These shots from Rohit leaves Chinnaswamy crowd crazy. 

IND 12/0 (4 overs)

India openers Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal are showing cautious approach. After the debacle in the first innings, India are now assessing the situation and taking every step carefully. In the first two overs, the duo scores four runs and steadily taking India ahead. They will be aiming for boundaries in the upcoming overs. 

IND 4/0 (2 overs)

Hello and welcome to India's innings on Day 3 of the first Test against New Zealand in Bengaluru. For India, skipper Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal have opened the proceedings. The duo need to stitch a solid partnership as India are trailing by 356 runs. Their partnership will provide India a strong base. On the other hand, Tim Southee will be bowling the first over for New Zealand. Let's play!

New Zealand have got bundled out for 402 against India on Day 3 of the first Test in Bengaluru. For New Zealand, Rachin Ravindra was the star batter as he scored 134. Apart from him, Devon Conway and Tim Southee scored 91 and 65 runs respectively. For India, Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja scalped three wickets each. Mohammed Siraj scalped two while Jasprit Bumrah and Ravichandran Ashwin took one wicket each. New Zealand are in a lead by 356 runs. 

OUT!!! After committing the DRS blunder which gave a lifeline to Rachin Ravindra, Kuldeep Yadav redeems himself and gets India the wicket of Ajaz Patel in the same over. Kuldeep strikes onto the pads of Ajaz as the on-field umpire signals LBW out. New Zealand opt for a DRS review but it also results in the favour of India. New Zealand have lost their ninth wicket. 

NZ 384/9 (89.5 overs)

Despite losing his partner Tim Southee, Rachin Ravindra shows no signs of stopping. After surviving a close LBW call, Rachin hammers a huge six off Kuldeep Yadav's delivery. Rachin steps out and comfortably hits it off the fence and steals a maximum. 

NZ 383/8 (89.2 overs)

OUT!!! After getting hit for boundaries and a six, Mohammed Siraj bounces back in style and dismisses Tim Southee for 65. Southee gets confused with the slower one as he tries to go for a big hit again but this time, his shot lacks pace and it lands safely into the hands of Ravindra Jadeja at cover. A soft dismissal by Siraj as New Zealand lose eighth wicket. NZ currently lead by 324 runs. 

NZ 370/8 (86.4 overs)

After bringing up his half-century, Tim Southee unleashes his fury and hammers back-to-back boundaries off Mohammed Siraj. In total, the Indian pacer concedes 10 runs as New Zealand extend their lead. Seeing his star pacer getting thrashed, India skipper Rohit Sharma gives a disappointing look. India need to scalp a wicket at the earliest. 

NZ 362/7 (85 overs)

FIFTY!!! Tim Southee takes a single off Jasprit Bumrah's delivery and brings up his half-century in style. It is his seventh half-century in the longest format and he brings it up in 57 balls. What a batting from Southee and Rachin Ravindra as the duo is leaving no stone unturned to take New Zealand ahead in the game. They are comfortably dominating the Indian bowlers and stealing boundaries regularly. New Zealand are in lead by 305 runs. 

NZ 351/7 (83.2 overs)

In the second session of Day 3, Rohit Sharma changes his strategy and hands over the ball to pacer Jasprit Bumrah. The star pacer stands up on the expectations of his skipper and delivers a maiden over. Bumrah is in sublime form and eagerly waiting for his another wicket. India are desperate to break the strong partnership between Rachin Ravindra and Tim Southee. 

NZ 345/7 (82 overs)

Hello and welcome to the second session of play on Day 3 of the first Test between India and New Zealand. Before going for Lunch, New Zealand's score read 345/7 with Rachin Ravindra (104*) and Tim Southee (49*) standing unbeaten at the crease. Currently, New Zealand have taken a lead by 299 runs. In this session, India will look to break the solid partnership between Rachin and Southee, in order to bounce back in the game. Let's play!

This marks the end of the first session on Day 3 of the first Test between India and New Zealand. At Lunch, New Zealand's score read 345/7 with Rachin Ravindra (104*) and Tim Southee (49*) standing unbeaten at the crease. Currently, New Zealand have taken a lead by 299 runs and are in a commanding position. In the first session, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, and Jasprit Bumrah scalped wickets for India. 

WOWW!!!! This over completely belongs to New Zealand as the duo of Rachin Ravindra and Tim Southee brutally thrash Ravichandran Ashwin. In the previous over of the all-rounder, the duo unleashes it's fury and hammers 20 runs. This includes a boundary from Rachin and two boundaries and a six from Southee. Terrific batting from the duo as Indian bowlers look clueless. 

NZ 335/7 (80 overs)

CENTURY!!! Rachin Ravindra hits a boundary off Ravichandran Ashwin's delivery and brings up his century in style. It is his second century in the longest format and he brings it up in 124 balls. Rachin is toying with the field and troubling the Indian bowlers with his powerful hitting. He is also getting a good support from Tim Southee, who is also dealing in boundaries. A great display of batting from the duo. 

NZ 319/7 (79.1 overs)

Rachin Ravindra is on fire. Despite losing back-to-back wickets, New Zealand are high on momentum as Rachin is standing unbeaten at the crease. He, along with Tim Southee, is stitching a good partnership and guiding the visitors to a good total. In the previous over of Ravichandran Ashwin, he hammers a boundary while Southee hits a six as the all-rounder concedes 15 runs. Terrific over for New Zealand. 

NZ 302/7 (78 overs)

After Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav's respective breakthroughs, all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin is also eager to provide India with a wicket. In his previous over, he concedes only one run and desperately aiming to dismiss Rachin Ravindra at the earliest. The batter is looking in good form and confidently moving ahead in the game. His approach is keeping New Zealand in a comfortable spot. 

NZ 272/7 (74 overs)

After hitting his fifty with a boundary, Rachin Ravindra shows his true intent and hammers Kuldeep Yadav. In the previous over of the spinner, Rachin hammers two boundaries, followed by another boundary from Tim Southee as Kuldeep concedes 13 runs. A big over for New Zealand as their lead goes past 200. This is the first time since 2012 that the India concede a 200-plus first-innings lead in a home Test. The last time England took a 207-run lead was at Eden Gardens.

NZ 260/7 (71 overs

FIFTY!!! Rachin Ravindra hits a boundary off Kuldeep Yadav's delivery and brings up his half-century in style. It is his fourth half-century in the longest format and he brings it up in 88 balls. Terrific batting from Rachin as New Zealand currently lead by 201 runs. On the other hand, India bowlers are aiming for another wicket at the earliest. 

NZ 247/7 (69.2 overs)

After scalping four wickets in a quick succession in the first session, India look for another one at the earliest. They aim to bundle out New Zealand by the end of the first session, in order to gain an upper hand in the game. Rohit Sharma is tactically rotating his bowlers. In the previous over of Kuldeep Yadav, the duo of Rachin Ravindra and Tim Southee score three runs as New Zealand look for a stable partnership. 

NZ 240/7 (68 overs)

OUT!!! Ravindra Jadeja does it again and this time, Matt Henry becomes his prey and departs for 8. After being hit for two consecutive boundaries, Jadeja makes a good comeback and castles Henry in style. He bowls a straight delivery to Henry but the ball misses the bat and then rattles up the stumps. Terrific delivery as India get their seventh wicket. 

NZ 233/7 (64.5 overs)

OUT!!! Ravindra Jadeja has provided India with another breakthrough as he dismissed Glenn Phillips for 14. Phillips gets completely bamboozled by the impressive spin of Jadeja as the ball goes right past the inside edge, hit a bit of the back pad before going straight on to the stumps. An important wicket gone for New Zealand as they are now six down. 

NZ 223/6 (62.3 overs)

The 62nd over has been an interesting one. In this over, Rohit Sharma decides to stick to spin and hands over the ball to Kuldeep Yadav. On the second delivery, Kuldeep strikes on the pads of Rachin Ravindra but the on-field umpire signals not out. Even the DRS reviews results in the umpire call. On the last delivery, Glenn Phillips patiently waits and hammers the ball out of the fence for a huge maximum. 

NZ 222/5 (62 overs)

After both the pacers provided with one wicket each, India skipper Rohit Sharma has changed the tactics. He has now introduced spin in the form of Ravindra Jadeja. In his first over of the day, Jadeja impresses as he bowls a maiden. The duo of Rachin Ravindra and Glenn Phillips are seem to be assessing the conditions against the spinners.

NZ 215/5 (61 overs)

Batter Rachin Ravindra is confidently taking New Zealand ahead in the game. Despite losing two more wickets in the first session itself, New Zealand are still in a good position as Rachin is unbeaten. He has crossed the 35-run mark and inching closer towards his half-century. It will be his fourth half-century in Tests. 

NZ 209/5 (59 overs)

OUT!!! JASPRIT BUMRAH IS BACK!!!! Team India has got it's fifth breakthrough and it was provided by none other than- Jasprit Bumrah. The star pacer, who went wicketless on Day 2, dismisses Tom Blundell for 5. After being confused by Bumrah's on-point pace, Blundell tried to defend it. However, the ball hits the edge and KL Rahul makes no mistake and takes a simple catch at the second slip. A big wicket for India. 

NZ 204/5 (57.4 overs)

After taking the catch to dismiss Daryl Mitchell, Yahsasvi Jaiswal had gone off the field to get his thumb treated by the medical team. In the place, all-rounder Axar Patel took to the field. However, as per the current visuals, Jaiswal is back on the field and placed at the edge of the boundary. He has got his thumb taped by the physio and is ready to continue. 

NZ 204/4 (57 overs)

OUT!!! AND THEY HAVE DONE IT!!! Indian pacers are back in the game as Mohammed Siraj provides the hosts with the breakthrough. Siraj dismisses Daryl Mitchell for 18. Rohit Sharma's tactic of trusting the pacers worked as Mitchell gets bamboozled by Siraj's ultimate pace. The ball finds the thick outside edge and travels to Yashasvi Jaiswal, who then takes a stunning catch at gully. Fourth wicket gone for New Zealand as India see a ray of hope. 

NZ 193/4 (55 overs)

Jasprit Bumrah, who was looking a bit out of rhythm, seems to have gain the momentum back. In his previous over, he throws a full length delivery towards Rachin Ravindra. The ball just kicks off the pitch and nips away, zips past the outside edge as Ravindra tries to play a defensive shot. This delivery brings back India's hope as they just aim for a breakthrough at the earliest. Even star batter Virat Kohli lauds Bumrah for this magical delivery. 

NZ 189/3 (54 overs)

New Zealand batters Rachin Ravindra and Daryl Mitchell are looking in good touch. They are confident in their approach and fearlessly taking New Zealand ahead in the game. In the previous over of Jasprit Bumrah, the duo scores three runs and aims to get some boundaries in the upcoming overs. 

NZ 188/3 (52 overs)

UPDATE: Mr Rishabh Pant will not keep wickets on Day 3.
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On Day 2, the pacers failed to scalp a wicket for India while the three spinners were exceptional with the ball and got one wicket each. However, India skipper Rohit Sharma shows trust on his pacers and sends Mohammed Siraj to open the bowling on Day 3. He his tactically rotating his bowlers, in order to get a breakthrough at the earliest. 

NZ 185/3 (51 overs)

As Rishabh Pant suffered an injury on Day 2, he has not taken the field on Day 3. In his absence, young wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel is wearing the big gloves and handling the duty behind the stumps. 

The play on Day 3 of the first Test between India and New Zealand begins. For New Zealand, Rachin Ravindra and Daryl Mitchell will be resuming the proceedings from 180/3 as the visitors lead by 134 runs. The duo will aim to continue this partnership and they take it as deep as they can. Currently, New Zealand are in a comfortable position and will aim to bat at least till the second session. On the other hand, Mohammed Siraj will be bowling the first over of the day for India as the hosts are eyeing some quick wickets, in order to restrict New Zealand at a low score. Let's play!

After going wicketless on Day 2, India pacer Jasprit Bumrah will be desperate to open his wicket tally on Day 3. He is eyeing wickets at regular intervals, in order to to break the backbone of New Zealand's batting line-up. However, spinners were able to get one wicket each on Day 2 for India and now they will aim for the same on Day 3. 

"Sunshine and blue skies today. Surface now looks decent for batting. We said there was a lot of moisture but that has dried up. These cracks have opened up. Every spot the bowlers hit yesterday have created dents in the surface. That will mean it might move up and down a bit" reckon Simon Doull and Murali Karthik.

On Day 2, India registered multiple unwanted feats. One of them came after the hosts lost five  out of their top eight batters dismissed for duck. The likes of Virat Kohli, Sarfaraz Khan, KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, and Ravichandran Ashwin got dismissed for ducks. This was the first time in Test cricket that India faced such a downfall. 

Day 2 of the first Test against New Zealand turned out to be a nightmare for Team India. Opting to bat first in the overcast conditions of Bengaluru, the hosts kept on losing wickets at regular intervals and got bundled out for 46. This was their lowest total in Test cricket at home. Overall, it was India's third-lowest total in Tests. 

On Day 2, New Zealand had an amazing day with the ball as they bundled out India for just 46. At Stumps, New Zealand's score read 180/3 with Rachin Ravindra (22*) and Daryl Mitchell (14*) standing unbeaten at the crease. Currently, the visitors have taken a lead by 134 runs. They will now aim for another blockbuster show with the bat. 

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of Day 3 of the first Test between India and New Zealand, straight from M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Stay tuned for all the live updates.