India vs New Zealand 3rd Test highlights: India whitewashed for the first time at home

India vs New Zealand 3rd Test Day 3 HIGHLIGHTS: Ajaz Khan took 6 wickets in the 2nd innings to bamboozle the Indian batting order.

10:09 AM

3rd Test Day 3 | IND vs NZ LIVE SCORE UPDATES: 2 in 2 for the Kiwis!

Over Summary 1 0 0 1 1 W; IND 16/2 after 4 overs; Jaiswal 4 (9) Gill 1 (4)

 

Ajaz continues the attack

 

3 runs from the over. Gill comes in at number 3 and is sent back to the pavilion on just 1 run. Clean bowled by Ajaz as the batter misjudges the delivery and tries to leave it for the keeper. 

 

10:06 AM

3rd Test Day 3 | IND vs NZ LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Ajaz gets his wicket!

Shubman Gill with a misjudgement as he departs for just 1 run. Clean bowled by Ajaz.

10:03 AM

3rd Test Day 3 | IND vs NZ LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Rohit departs cheaply again!

Over Summary 1 0 0 1 0 0; IND 13/1 after 3 overs; Jaiswal 2 (7) Rohit 11 (11)

 

Henry continues the attack

2 runs from the over as Rohit Sharma is dismissed by Henry on the last ball.

 

10:01 AM

3rd Test Day 3 | IND vs NZ LIVE SCORE UPDATES: India lose their skipper early!

Rohit Sharma loses his wicket with an unecessary shot at deep mid-wicket. Phillips takes the catch.

9:57 AM

3rd Test Day 3 | IND vs NZ LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Rohit attacks Ajaz!

Over Summary 0 4 0 1 0 0; IND 11/0 after 2 overs; Jaiswal 1 (2) Rohit 10 (8)

 

Ajaz into the attack

Rohit Sharma with a reverse sweep for FOUR on the 2nd delivery towards third man. 5 runs from the over.

 

9:52 AM

3rd Test Day 3 | IND vs NZ LIVE SCORE UPDATES: IND begin chase in Mumbai!

Over Summary 0 1 0 0 4 1; IND 6/0 after 1 over; Jaiswal 1 (2) Rohit 5 (4)

 

Henry starts the attack

 

Jaiswal gets off the mark with a single on the 2nd delivery. LBW appeal by the Kiwis for Rohit but umpire says no. 

Rohit hits a FOUR towards deep mid-wicket to get off the mark in style.

9:38 AM

3rd Test Day 3 | IND vs NZ LIVE SCORE UPDATES: NZ bundled out at 174

India bowl out New Zealand at 174 and have set themselves a 147-run target in Mumbai. Jadeja takes the final wicket of Ajaz.

9:36 AM

3rd Test Day 3 | IND vs NZ LIVE SCORE UPDATES: NZ 171/9 after 45 overs

Over Summary 0 0 0 0 0 0; NZ 171/9; O'Rourke 0 (3) Ajaz 7 (20)

Ashwin continues the attack

Another maiden by Ashwin as the Kiwis don't look in a lot of hurry.

9:35 AM

3rd Test Day 3 | IND vs NZ LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Jadeja finishes his over!

Over Summary 0 0 W 0 0 0; NZ 171/9; O'Rourke 0 (3) Ajaz 7 (20)
Jadeja finishes his over

Wicket maiden finished by Jadeja at the start of day's play

9:24 AM

3rd Test Day 3 | IND vs NZ LIVE SCORE UPDATES: PITCH REPORT

Here's what Dinesh Karthik and Simon Doull said during the Day 3 pitch report

Day Three: A Crucial Turning Point
 

As we enter day three of this Test, the game has progressed rapidly, with 14 wickets falling on day one and 15 on day two. With such a dramatic start, it seems almost certain that today will produce a result. New Zealand now faces a tactical decision on how to approach the pitch rolling—a choice that could heavily impact the match’s outcome.

 

Roller Strategy: A Decisive Call

New Zealand has the option to use either a heavy or light roller—or to avoid rolling the pitch altogether. A heavy roller would slow the surface down, while a light roller could keep it firm and maintain its current pace. However, the most strategic move might be to skip rolling, allowing the pitch to disintegrate naturally, which could amplify wear and tear. Interestingly, there are two opportunities for pitch rolling today—one for New Zealand and another for India before their innings. This decision could play a critical role in shaping the play.

 

The Pitch: A Spinner’s Paradise

This Mumbai pitch has been pivotal, its abrasive top layer leading to significant turn and bounce. The dryness of the surface has favoured spinners, with the odd delivery going straight but consistently turning sharply—a classic characteristic of the Mumbai track. This pitch offers enough for bowlers at both ends, though the commentary box end has yielded more wickets, particularly for spinners. The pavilion end, while less abrasive, also has rough patches that make batting challenging. Bowlers are likely to enjoy the conditions on either side.

 

Ajaz Patel: India’s Primary Threat

For India, left-arm spinner Ajaz Patel poses a significant threat, particularly due to his precise lengths and the way he has slowed his pace to adapt to the conditions. India’s left-handed batters will play a crucial role here, as their approach against Ajaz could dictate the innings. In the pre-lunch session yesterday, Rishabh Pant’s aggressive play reduced Ajaz’s impact. If India’s left-handers can continue to play him assertively, they might just steer India to victory.

9:20 AM

IND vs NZ LIVE UPDATES: Top 10 highest wicket-takers during the series

Top 10 highest wicket-takers during IND vs NZ Test series 2024
	Player	Matches	Overs	Balls	Wkts	Avg	Runs	4-fers	5-fers
1	Washington Sundar	2	70.5	425	16	14.12	226	2	1
2	Ravindra Jadeja	3	99.5	599	15	22.8	342	1	1
3	Mitchell Santner	1	48.3	291	13	12.08	157	-	2
4	Matt Henry	2	45.5	275	9	15.89	143	-	1
5	Ravichandran Ashwin	3	97	582	9	41.22	371	-	-
6	Ajaz Patel	3	63	378	9	33.33	300	-	1
7	William ORourke	3	39	234	7	18.43	129	1	-
8	Glenn Phillips	3	57	342	5	47.8	239	-	-
9	Jasprit Bumrah	2	41	246	3	42.33	127	-	-
10	Tim Southee	2	29	174	3	31.33	94	-	-

9:10 AM

IND vs NZ LIVE UPDATES: Top 10 highest run-getters in India vs New Zealand Test series 2024

Top 10 highest run-getters in India vs New Zealand Test series 2024
	Player	Matches	Inns	Runs	Avg	Sr	4s	6s
1	Rachin Ravindra	3	6	256	51.2	76.19	26	5
2	Will Young	3	6	244	48.8	53.04	18	2
3	Devon Conway	3	6	227	37.83	61.68	29	3
4	Rishabh Pant	3	5	197	39.4	83.83	13	5
5	Yashasvi Jaiswal	3	5	185	37	63.36	20	3
6	Sarfaraz Khan	3	5	170	34	70.54	20	3
7	Daryl Mitchell	3	5	157	31.4	52.51	5	1
8	Tom Latham	3	6	145	24.17	56.2	15	-
9	Shubman Gill	2	3	143	47.67	57.43	6	1
10	Glenn Phillips	3	5	114	28.5	65.9	6	6

8:56 AM

3rd Test Day 3 | IND vs NZ LIVE UPDATES: Ashwin on finding his mojo back

Trusting My Hands
 

I kept reminding myself that the ball would eventually leave me, but my goal was to get as close to it as possible. I have great hands, so I trusted them to guide me through.

 

Experimenting with the Carrom Ball

The pitch is behaving in two distinct ways, depending on the end. From the pavilion end, it’s responding differently compared to the dressing room side. The latter is noticeably flatter, and the bounce is much lower, so I thought I’d try a different approach with the carrom ball. The batters seem to sense that attacking me is easier from that end, so I wanted to introduce a variation to keep them guessing.

 

Target for the Day

Our goal is to wrap up their innings with minimal damage—hopefully just one or two runs here and there. Every run saved now will be crucial when it’s our turn to chase. It won’t be an easy task, and we’ll need to bat exceptionally well to reach the target.

 

Unexpected Pitch Conditions

I came into this match expecting more bounce and speed from the Mumbai pitch. Surprisingly, it has been quite slow, which is unusual for a typical Bombay pitch. It’s much slower than I anticipated, which has altered our strategy significantly.

8:41 AM

3rd Test Day 3 | IND vs NZ LIVE UPDATES: Kiwis lower order collapses this series

New Zealand lower order has slumpped miserably in the series but they are still leading the series. This shows the contribution of top order has been vital in winning matches during the ongoing series.

 

• Pune, 1st innings: 62/7 (197/3 - 259)
• Pune, 2nd innings: 24/5 (231/5 - 255)
• Mumbai, 1st innings: 76/7 (159/3 - 235)
• Mumbai, 2nd innings: 77/6 (94/3 - 171/9)*

8:31 AM

3rd Test Day 3 | IND vs NZ LIVE UPDATES: Highest run chases at Wankhede Stadium

New Zealand are leading by 143 runs with one wicket hand. The highest successful run-chase at Wankhede Stadium is is 164, which South Africa chased against India in 2000.
 

• South Africa 164/6 vs India (2000)
• England 98/0 vs India (1980)
• England 58/0 vs India (2012)
• India 51/2 vs England (1984)
• Australia 47/0 vs India (2001)