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Indore: New Zealand failed to make the most of a strong start as they were dismissed for 299 to concede a 258-run first innings deficit to India.
India were 18 for no loss at stump on third day, lead by 276. Gautam Gambhir retired hurt on 6 in third over. Murali Vijay battting on 11 while Cheteshwar Pujara on 1.
Resuming on 28 without loss in reply to India's 557-5 declared, New Zealand responded positively with Martin Guptill (72) and Tom Latham (53) featuring in the first century opening stand of the series.
Spinner Ravichandran Ashwin (6-81) wrecked the tourists in the second session when five wickets fell before Jimmy Neesham (71) cobbled together fifty partnerships with BJ Watling (23) and Mitchell Santner (22) to push New Zealand near the 300-mark.
India, who hold an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series, decided to bat again not-forcing the follow-on.
Brief scores
India - 557 for 7 dec (Kohli 211, Rahane 188) and 180 for 0
New Zealand - 299 (Guptill 72, Neesham 71, Latham 53, Ashwin 6-81)
Status - India lead by 276 runs
