India vs New Zealand LIVE, 1st Test, Day 3: Rohit Sharma's Tactical Plan Pays Off, NZ Lose 4th Wicket
India vs New Zealand Live Score: Rachin Ravindra and Daryl Mitchell have resumed the proceedings for New Zealand on Day 3 against India.
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- Updated:October 18, 2024 09:54 AM IST
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score, 1st Test, Day 3: Rachin Ravindra and Daryl Mitchell have resumed the proceedings for New Zealand on Day 3 against India. The duo will aim to continue this partnership and they take it as deep as they can. On the other hand, Indian bowlers are aiming for some quick wickets, in order to gain an upper hand in the match and bundle out New Zealand at the earliest. Rohit Sharma-led India cricket team would hope for a better outing on the third day of the first Test against New Zealand in Bengaluru. India got out for a mere 46 - their third-lowest total in Test history - before conceding a sizeable lead. (LIVE SCORECARD)
Here are the LIVE Score Updates of India vs New Zealand 1st Test Match Day 3, Straight from Bengaluru:
- 09:52 (IST)IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 3 Live: Jaiswal back on fieldAfter 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)
- 09:44 (IST)IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 3 Live: OUTOUT!!! 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)
- 09:38 (IST)IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 3 Live: Bumrah's magic returnsJasprit 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)
- 09:33 (IST)IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 3 Live: NZ looking in good touchNew 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)
- 09:25 (IST)IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 3 Live: BCCI's update on Pant
UPDATE: Mr Rishabh Pant will not keep wickets on Day 3.
— BCCI (@BCCI) October 18, 2024
The BCCI Medical Team is monitoring his progress.
Follow the match - https://t.co/FS97Llv5uq#TeamIndia | #INDvNZ | @IDFCFIRSTBank - 09:23 (IST)IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 3 Live: Rohit's tactical moveOn 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)
- 09:16 (IST)IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 3 Live: We are underwayThe 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!
- 09:11 (IST)IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 2 Live: Onus on BumrahAfter 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.
- 09:03 (IST)IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 3 Live: Pitch report"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.
- 08:48 (IST)IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 3 Live: India register unwanted recordOn 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.
- 08:16 (IST)IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 3 Live: India's horrific dayDay 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.
- 08:13 (IST)IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 3 Live: New Zealand lead by 134 runsOn 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.