New Zealand were 63 for none at stumps today in response to India's first innings total of 242 on the opening day of the second Test at Christchurch. Tom Blundell on 29 and Tom Latham on 27 provided the host a solid start. They are trailing by 179 runs.

India were steady at 194 for five at tea but lost wickets in quick succession after the play resumed. Pacer Kyle Jamieson triggered the collapse, returning impressive figures of 45 for five. India lost last five wickets for 48 runs, of which 26 were contributed by last-wicket pair of Mohammed Shami 16 and Jasprit Bumrah 10.  

Hanuma Vihari top-scored for India with his combative 55 while Prithvi Shaw 54 and Cheteshwar Pujara 54 hit contrasting half-centuries. Virat Kohli's poor run continued while his deputy Ajikya Rahane also fell cheaply.