New Zealand had made 148 for 7 in the Nagpur Cricket test against India at close on the opening day today. Brendon McCullum on 34 and Tim Southee on 7 were at the crease. Earlier, New Zealand Captain Daniel Vettori elected to bat after winning the toss. The match started late at 12.30 p.m. due to wet outfield.This is the third and final test in the series. The first two tests at Ahmedabad and Hyderabad ended in draw.