India were 267 for three at the end of opening day. The normally free-scoring Virat Kohli showed the other side of his batsmanship to score the first century of the series against New Zealand and steer India to 267 for three on the opening day of the third and final test on Saturday. Earlier, Kohli maintained his perfect toss record in the series and had little hesitation in batting first at Indore's Holkar Stadium which is hosting its first test. Patel struck with his fifth delivery when Murali Vijay (10) stepped out to flick the off-spinner and Tom Latham took a sharp catch at short leg. 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 12:11 UTC