After enduring a follow-on in the pre-lunch session, New Zealand were 41 for the loss of one wicket in the second innings against India on the third day of the Hyderabad cricket test, when reports last came in. The visitors still trail by 272 runs.Just before lunch, the Kiwis were enforced a follow-on by the clever Indian spin department led by Ravichandran Ashwin. Ashwin bagged 6 wickets as he bamboozled the visitors on a spinner friendly track with some unplayable deliveries. Chasing a formidable Indian score of 438, New Zealand were bundled out for a poultry 159 in the first innings. Left arm spinner Pragyan Ojha also scalped 3 wickets.Earlier today, New Zealand had resumed their first innings at the overnight score of 106 for 5 after rain delayed the resumption of play.On Friday, Team India amassed a formidable 438 all out in the first innings. Cheteshwar Pujara scored his maiden test century. He made 159.
News On AIR | August 25, 2012 1:43 PM
New Zealand resume 2nd innings