Ind vs NZ 3rd Test 4th Day Score - India need 6 wick on the final day | 5th Day Live Score

India set a target of 617 runs in the 2nd inning of the 3rd and final test on the 4th day and took New Zealand's 4 wicket before bad light stopped the play 21 overs earlier on Monday, 6th April, 2009 at Wellington. India leading the 3 match series by 1-0.

India started the day from 349/5 and scored quickly to pass the lead by 600 runs thanks to Dhoni's 56 and quickfire 40 off just 46 balls by Yuraj and set a impossible target of 617 runs.

New Zealand started poorly due to fine bowling by Zaheer Khan and Harbhajan Singh took 2 wickets each but a 83 runs unbeaten partnership between Taylor and Franklin, playing on 69 runs and 26 runs respectively put hold on Indian victory.

Rahul Dravid has created record and become highest catch taker in the history of test cricket when he took the edge from Tim McIntosh off Zahher's ball and passed Mark Taylor's with 182 catches.

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 -434/7 dec. in 116 overs.

New Zealand 2nd Inning -167/4 in 56 overs, trailing by another 450 runs with 6 wickets remaining..

Toss -New Zealand, who chose to field first.