IND v NZL 3rd Test Preview at Nagpur - India vs New Zealand Squad for Third Test

After two draws host India and New Zealand will try to win the third and final test and clinch the series starting from Saturday, 20th November, 2010 at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur and timing will be from morning 4:00 GMT, 9:30 IST. 3 match series is currently level at 0-0.

India has to blame to their poor bowling as they were unable to take a lead in the low placed opponent. Indian batsmen are contributing well along with Harbhajan, who scored two centuries but not doing his main work i.e. taking wickets. Raina and Dhoni has yet to contribute in the series while Zaheer is ruled out and will be replace by Ishant Sharma.

New Zealand will be very happy with their performance so far against the no.1 test team and McCullm, McIntosh, Ryder and Williamson continues with their good form they can again give a challenge to weak Indian bowling attack.

Indian playing 11 for 3rd Test at Nagpur:

Virender Sehwag, Gautam Gambhir, Suresh Raina/Pujara, Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar, VVS Laxman, MS Dhoni (C/WK), Harbhajan Singh, Ishant Sharma, S Sreesanth, Pragyan Ojha.

New Zealand playing 11 for 3rd Test at Nagpur:

Jesse Ryder, Martin Guptill, Tim McIntosh, Ross Taylor, Kane Williamson, Brendon McCullum, Daniel Vettori (C), Gareth Hopkins (wk,) Tim Southee, Brent Arnel, Chris Martin.

India vs New Zealand 2nd Test Photos, Images - McCullum is Man of the Match

Second test match between India and New Zealand ended in a draw after Brandon McCullum hit his first double century on the 5th and final day. Watch and enjoy the photo highlights.

First Double Century


199th test catch

IND v NZL 2nd Test Result - Man of the Match McCullums's draws test

Second test match between India and New Zealand drawn after a wonderful maiden double century by opener Brandon McCullum on the 5th and final day on 16th November, 2010 at Hyderabad. 3 match series is currently level at 0-0.

New Zealand started the final day from 237/4 with a lead of 115 runs and match could go in favour of India if they lost early wickets but overnight pair McCullum and Williamson and put century partnership in the first session and took the match away from home. After lunch McCullum hit his first double century and out on 225 runs but already saved match for his team and at tea they declared their inning on 448/8 and set a target of 323 runs in 30 overs.

India then batted for 17 overs and made 68/0 as Sehwag scored run a ball 54 runs.

Brandon McCulllum got Man of the Match for his brilliant double century.

Match Summary:

New Zealand 1st Innings - 350 all out in 117.3 overs (McIntosh 102, Guptill 85, Ryder 70, Zaheer 4-69)

India 1st Innings - 472 all out in 143.4 overs (Sehwag 96 , Laxman 74, Harbhajan 111*, Vettori 5-135)

New Zealand 2nd Innings - 448/8 dec. in 135 overs (McCullum 225, Williamson 69 Sreesanth 3-121)

India 2nd Innings - 68/0 in 17 overs (Sehwag 54*)

Toss - New Zealand, who chose to bat first.

Man of the Match - Harbhajan Singh (New Zealand)

Result - Match Drawn.

Series - 3 match series level at 0-0.

India vs New Zealand Secon Test 5th Day Live Score at Uppal - IND v NZL 2nd Test Live Commentary

Second test match is heading for a draw after McCullum's century on the 5th and final day. Watch and enjoy the live score with ball by ball commentary of the 5th and final day of the Second Test match between India and New Zealand on Monday, 15th November, 2010 at Uppal, Hyderabad from 9.30 IST.

India vs New Zealand 2nd Test 5th Day Live Score with ball by ball Commentary:

India vs New Zealand 2nd Test 3rd Day, Review - Harbhajan helps India take a lead of 86 runs, IND 436/9

Harbhajan Singh another half century in the series and put 69 unbeaten runs partnership for the last wicket and helps India takes a crucial lead of 86 runs with 436/9 at the stump of day 3at Hyderabad on Sunday, 14th November, 2010.

India started the day from 178/2 but lost Tendulkar early and then Dravid 46 and Laxman 74 runs scored slowly and managed only 59 runs in the first session. Wickets at regular intervals causes India just managed to take the lead just when Harbhajan and Sreesanth put 86 runs unbeaten partnership for the last wicket and took India to a good position.

Harbhajan is playing on 85 runs and may score another century tomorrow and will try to get as many lead as possible and then put pressure on the New Zealand in 2nd inning. So join here tomorrow for all the live action.

India vs New Zealand Second Test 3rd Day Photos: