Kohli was unbeaten on 45 at the break, having added 48 runs with Ajinkya Rahane (19) for the fourth wicket at Indore's Holkar Stadium, which is hosting a test for the first time. The hosts, 2-0 up in the series, are looking for a clean sweep against New Zealand, who yet again face the daunting task of batting in the fourth innings against India's spinners. New Zealand captain Kane Williamson, back in the squad after missing the second test through illness, introduced spin as early as the fifth over and the decision paid off immediately. Trent Boult ensured Gambhir could not convert the start into a big innings, however, trapping the southpaw leg-before with a good length delivery that kept low. Kohli survived a leg-before appeal from Patel, who also induced an edge from the India captain which fell harmlessly between the wicketkeeper and the slip fielder.

Source: dna October 08, 2016 09:31 UTC