IND vs NZ, 1st Test, Day 3 Highlights: India Lose Virat Kohli On Final Ball As New Zealand Smell Victory In Bengaluru

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IND vs NZ, Day 3 Live Score: Virat Kohli Departs!

Glenn Phillips celebrates as Kohli remains still while Michael Gough raises the finger slowly. Kohli reviews the decision. It’s a good length ball outside off stump that doesn’t turn much. He gets a faint edge, and Blundell takes a sharp catch, silencing the Chinnaswamy crowd. The delivery is fair, and UltraEdge confirms the edge. Kohli is OUT!

IND vs NZ, Day 3 Live Score: Milestone For Virat Kohli!

Virat Kohli reached a remarkable milestone by scoring 9,000 runs in Test cricket. He not only showcased his return to form with a commendable half-century but also etched his name in history by becoming the fourth Indian player to surpass the 9,000-run mark in Test matches. He joins the esteemed ranks of cricketing greats Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, and Sunil Gavaskar—an illustrious trio that has also reached this significant landmark in their careers.

IND vs NZ, Day 3 Live Score: India Lose Rohit Sharma

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma has returned to the pavilion shortly after scoring his fifty as a brain-fade moment resulted in one of the most bizarre dismissals for the hitman. 

IND vs NZ, Day 3 Live Score: Yashasvi Jaiswal Departs

The solid opening stand between Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli is broken as Yashasvi Jaiswal throws his wicket away after dancing down the track and getting stumped. 

IND vs NZ, Day 3 Live Score: Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal Stitch A 50 Runs Opening Stand

Yashasvi Jaiswal and India skipper Rohit Sharma are going strong as they have stitched a fifty-runs stand for the opening wicket. 

IND vs NZ, Day 3 Live Score: Kuldeep Gets Rachin Ravindra

That is the end of the first innings as Kuldeep Yadav takes his 3rd wicket and gets rid of Rachin Ravindra, who departs after a brilliant century. 

IND vs NZ, Day 3 Live Score: India Break The Partnership At Last

India have at last broken the partnership between Rachin Ravindra and Tim Southee. They had stitched together 137 runs before Siraj got the better of the veteran.

IND vs NZ, Day 3 Live Score: Tim Southee Brings Up His Half-century

Tim Southee has played a blinder here and has went past his half-century. New Zealand is now moving towards a massive lead. They willl try and take the lead past 400, so that they have to bat only once in this game.

IND vs NZ, Day 3 Live Score: Welcome Back!!!

We are now ready to kick off the second session of Day 3! The umpires have taken their positions, and the players are returning to the field. Rachin Ravindra and Tim Southee will continue their innings for New Zealand, who hold a commanding lead of 299 runs. 

Jasprit Bumrah is stepping up to bowl with the freshly taken second new ball. The excitement is palpable as we dive back into the action!

IND vs NZ, Day 3 Live Score: LUNCH! New Zealand Lead By 299 Runs!

Needless to say, Ravindra's sublime ton has kept New Zealand in control, as they head to lunch after posting 345/7 on the board. Tim Southee has been brilliant as well, scoring 49* off just 50 balls as Kiwi are out of danger.

We will be back after lunch soon.

IND vs NZ, Day 3 Live Score: Did You Know?

Rachin Ravindra's hundred is the first by a New Zealand batter in India since Ross Taylor's 113 runs at the same venue in 2012.

IND vs NZ, Day 3 Live Score: 100 Up By Ravindra!

Take a bow, Rachin Ravindra! You wanted to play for RCB, and you showed yet again why they should have opted to sign him earlier. Brilliant batting by the Kiwi star, keeping his calm while wickets kept falling around him.

IND vs NZ, Day 3 Live Score: Lead Almost 250!

India are now in actual danger. They have failed to wrap things up quickly after a few early strikes. New Zealand's lead is now approaching 250, with both Ravindra and Southee in the middle.

IND vs NZ, Day 3 Live Score: Rachin Ravindra, Tim Southee Stand Firm!

Well, New Zealand are still in charge, with Ravindra and Southee holding the fort. The lead is now 223 runs, with the scoreboard reading 269/7. Ravindra is batting on 66, while Southee is on 12*.

IND vs NZ, Day 3 Live Score: The Jaddu Magic!

IND vs NZ, Day 3 Live Score: Jadeja Strikes Twice!

Matt Henry failed to add much runs on the board, as Ravindra Jadeja cleaned him up. New Zealand. Glenn Phillips has not added much either. New Zealand are seven down now. This is brilliant comeback by India.

Game on!

IND vs NZ, Day 3 Live Score: I. C. Y. M. I

IND vs NZ, Day 3 Live Score: One Brings Two; Blundell Departs!

Jasprit Bumrah has struck; Tom Blundell falls without making much impact. KL Rahul, at second slip, did not make any mistake. India are trying to get back in the game.

IND vs NZ, Day 3 Live Score: 200 Up By New Zealand!

The lead is 158 now as New Zealand have crossed the 200-run mark. Massive massive test awaits for India, although situation has become easy for the batters lately.

IND vs NZ, Day 3 Live Score: Siraj Draws First Blood!

Mohammed Siraj has done it. The big Daryl Mitchell is gone. Yashasvi Jaiswal reacted late, but somehow managed to hold on.

Tom Blundell joins Rachin Ravindra.

IND vs NZ, Day 3 Live Score: IMPORTANT UPDATE! 🚨

IND vs NZ, Day 3 Live Score: Siraj Gets Things Going!

What a start by Rachin Ravindra. New Zealand have begun Day 3 with a boundary on the first ball. Siraj gets the hammering.

Jasprit Bumrah has come into the attack.

IND vs NZ, Day 3 Live Score: Pitch Report For Today!

"Sunshine and blue skies today. Surface now looks decent for batting. We said there was a lot of moisture but that has dried up. These cracks have opened up. Every spot the bowlers hit yesterday have created dents in the surface. That will mean it might move up and down a bit,: say Simon Doull and Murali Karthik.

IND vs NZ, Day 3 Live Score: Action Resumes At 9:15!

The resumption of the action, which is thought to be an exciting one, will begin at 9:15 AM today. A bit early, as we lost an entire day due to rain a couple of days ago. In case you missed what happened yesterday, read our day highlights report here.

IND vs NZ, Day 3 Live Score: Let's Get Ready!

The moving day of Test cricket is here, and India have a mountain to climb at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru to turn the tide against New Zealand. Hello and welcome to everyone across the world who have joined here with us to keep yourself updated via OneCricket's Live Blog.