Ind vs NZ 3rd Test 2nd Day Score - India lead by 233 Runs, NZ 197 All Out | 3rd Day Live Score

Zaheer Khan took 5 wickets on the 2nd day of 3rd and final test match as India took control in the match and moves closer to clinch the series in New Zealand as they bowled out host on 197 runs and took 182 runs 1st inning lead on Saturday, 4th April, 2009. India were 51/1 in 2nd inning with a total lead of 233 runs.

India started 2nd day from 375/9 and just 4 runs in 13 balls before all out on 379 runs in 1st inning. Then they pushed New Zealand thanks to superb bowling by Zaheer who took 5 wickets and well supported by Harbhajan Singh who took 3 wickets.

New Zealand surrendered against disciplined bowling by Indian bowlers and Ross Taylor resisted with 42 runs.

Match Summary:

India 1st Inning - 379 all out in 92.1 overs.

New Zealand 1st Inning -197 all out in 65 overs.

India 2nd Inning -51/1 in 16 overs, leading by 233 runs with 9 wickets remaining.

Toss -New Zealand, who chose to field first.

Ind vs NZ 3rd Test 1st Day Score - India 375/9 | 2nd Day Live Score

India scored 375 runs at the stump of day 1 against New Zealand in the 3rd and final test math against New Zealand on Fiday, 3rd April, 2009 at at Basin Reserve, Wellington. Tendulkar, Dhoni and Harbhajan scored half centuries. Tendulkar also contributed 62 runs of just 5 balls with 11 fours as tailenders score 175 runs.

India started well with 1st wicket stand of 73 runs between Sehwag and Gambhir and they were 165/2 at one stage but 3 quick wickets put them on back foot. But a 79 runs 7th wicket partnership between Harbhajn and Dhoni scored 60 and 52 runs respectively put India back in the game

New Zealand took control at one stage bot lost momentum in the end. Martin took 3 wicket as Southee and O'Brien took 2 wickets each.

Ind vs NZ 3rd and Final Test Live Score, Teams at Wellington | Dhoni Doubtful

Will India cross the final hurdle or the 41 years of wait of winning a test series in New Zealand or have to wait more as 3rd and final test will start from Friday, 3rd April to Tuesday, 7th April, 2009 at Basin Reserve, Wellington from 10:00 local, 3.00 IST, 22:00 GMT.

Dhoni's chances of leading the team again is 50-50 as his fitness is still not confirm, If he won't Sehwag will lead the team. India is looking favorite to win the series as they only need a draw to take the series home.

New Zealand is under pressure to avoid series loss as they was unable to take 20 wickets in the last match. Their bowlers have to show good form to to win the test and save the series.

Indian Team, Squad for 3rd and Final Test at Wellington:

Gautam Gambhir, Virender Sehwag, Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar, VVS Laxman, Yuvraj Singh, Mahendra Singh Dhoni (capt & wk)/Dinesh Karthik, Harbhajan Singh, Zaheer Khan, Ishant Sharma, Munaf Patel.


New Zealand Team, Squad for 3rd and Final Test at Wellington:

Tim McIntosh, Martin Guptill, Daniel Flynn/Jamie How, Ross Taylor, Jesse Ryder, James Franklin, Brendon McCullum (wk), Daniel Vettori (capt), Jeetan Patel/Kyle Mills/Tim Southee, Iain O'Brien, Chris Martin.

India vs New Zealand 3rd and Final Test at Wellington from 3rd April

3rd and final test match between host New Zealand and India will be played from Friday, 3rd April, 2009 in the cold weather of Basin Reserve, Wellington.India leading the 3 match series by 1-0.

India is on the verge of historic series win in New Zealand after 41 years as they only need a draw to clinch the series. They are feeling high after saving the 2nd test at Napier last week after follow-on. Gambhir, Dravid, Tendulkar and Lxman are in great form to take the series.

New Zealand on the other hand bounced back well in the 2nd test after defeat in 1st test, but not able to finish. They have a huge task ahead as they recalled Southee and Flynn is back from Injury.

Ind vs NZ 2nd Test 4th Day Score | Gambhir's Ton Lead Fight | 5th Day Live Score

Gautam Gambhir batted whole day , 3 sessions and 107 overs on the way for his fifth century, first abroad to lead a fight back with 102 runs on Sunday, 29th March at McLean Park, Napier after India's follow-on. India now trailing by 62 runs with 8 wickets in hand 1 day remaining in the 2nd test.

India started the 4th day with a huge task, trailing by 267 runs with 9 wickets, but Darvid and Gambhir gave a solid platform with a partnership of 133 runs before Dravid given out by umpiring error on 62 runs. Then Tendulkar and Gambhir put unbeaten 89 runs partnership and finished the day with unbeaten 58 runs and 102 runs respectively.

New Zealand bowled with discipline on a easy batting track given only 205 runs but unable to take wickets shows the determination with which India batted to save the match.

So what happen tomorrow?, Will India survive? or New Zealand will bounce back?, Watch out tomorrow for the 5th and final day.

Match Summary:

New Zealand 1st Inning - 619/9 dec. in 154.4 overs.

India 1st Inning - 305 all out in 93.5 overs.

India 2nd Inning - 252/2 in 107 overs, trailing by 52 runs with 8 wickets remaining.

Toss -New Zealand, who chose to bat first.