Shreyas Iyer struck two sixes right after coming to the crease but Ajaz Patel got him out stump soon. In the next over, a well-set Kohli chopped one onto the stumps as India lost half their side at the score of 217. Wriddhiman Saha got out soon trying to hit a lofted hit, hinting at a possible declaration in the next few overs.
Axar Patel smashed 41 off 26 balls with the help of three fours and four sixes as India declared at 276/7.
In reply, R Ashwin removed Tom Latham just before Tea with New Zealand's score reading 13/1.
India 325/10 & 276/7D
New Zealand - 62/10 & 13/1
