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.

Ind vs NZ 2nd Test 3rd Day Score | India Out for 305, Follow On | 4th Day Live Score

New Zealand took a full control of the match as they bowled out India on 305 runs in the 1st inning with a lead of 314 runs and forced follow-on and again took Sehwag's wicket leaving visitors a huge task to save second test match with 2 days to go.

India started the 3rd day +vely as Dravid who scored 83 runs put a partnership of 87 runs with Tendulkar, scored 49 runs and then 80 runs partnership with VVS Laxman scored 76 runs. India lost their last 4 wickets for just 35 runs as Yuraj Singh out for duck and bundled out for 305 runs.

Vettori has not hesitation of follow-on and rewarded back with the wicket of dangerous Sehwag again out cheaply. India struggling on 47/1 at the stump of day 3 trailing by 267 runs.

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 - 47/1 in 17 overs.

Toss -New Zealand, who chose to bat first.

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.