Ind vs NZ 2nd Test 1st Day Score | Ryder, Taylor Hits Ton, NZ-351/4 | 2nd Day Live Score

New Zealand bounced back strongly after reduced to 23/3 on the first day of second test match and took total control with 351/4 against India at the stumps of day1 at McLean Park, Napier on Thursday, 26th March, 2009. Ross Taylor and Jesse Ryder scored 151 and 137 not out respectively.

New Zealand won the toss and elected to bat first and was struggling at 23/3 in 10 overs but a superb 271 runs fourth wicket partnership between Taylor and Ryder scored 151 off just 204 balls with 26 fours and a six and 137 not out off 220 ball with 17 fours and a six, put hosts in a strong position at the end of day 1.

India has been disappointing after a good start by Zaheer and Ishanth took 2 and 1 wickets each but they lost the momentum after a superb stand by Ryder and Taylor.