Rachin Ravindra: Was just trying to build partnerships. That partnership with Tim (Southee) really helped me out, the objective was clear and we knew what we needed to do. (On Bengaluru) It’s a little bit comforting although the wicket is completely different, nice knowing the surroundings. It’s a lovely wicket to bat. Not really superstitious. Great to have him (his father) here, it’s his hometown, also have some family here. Great crowd here as well. I actually took the whole booklet (of ticket allocations). Virat is obviously a great player, he punished us but we’ve still got a lot of runs to play with.
Day 4: Good morning everyone! We had some overnight rain but it is not raining now, although few clouds are hanging around. Rain is expected to pause play at some point during the course of the day. B>Ganesh[/b] from the ground pings, "The teams are practicing now, which means the ground is in good shape."
India have done so well to cut the deficit down to 125. Pitch is good for batting but it does demand temperament. If India get ahead with wickets in hand this game could be so interesting. Join us at 09:15 for Day 4 action. Good night!
Most runs in a day's play in India 470 - IND vs SL, Brabourne, 2009 (day 2) 453 - IND vs NZ, Bengaluru, 2024 (day 3)** 437 - IND vs BAN, Kanpur, 2024 (day 4) 418 - IND vs AUS, Mohali, 2013 (day 3) 417 - IND vs SL, Kanpur, 2009 (day 1) 407 - IND vs BAN, Indore, 2019 (day 2)
Rachin Ravindra: Was just trying to build partnerships. That partnership with Tim (Southee) really helped me out, the objective was clear and we knew what we needed to do. (On Bengaluru) It’s a little bit comforting although the wicket is completely different, nice knowing the surroundings. It’s a lovely wicket to bat. Not really superstitious. Great to have him (his father) here, it’s his hometown, also have some family here. Great crowd here as well. I actually took the whole booklet (of ticket allocations). Virat is obviously a great player, he punished us but we’ve still got a lot of runs to play with.
17:17 Local Time, 11:47 GMT:
48.6
Phillips to Kohli, out Caught by Blundell!! What a timely blow from Glenn Phillips. Kohli c Blundell b Phillips 70(102) [4s-8 6s-1]
Phillips to Kohli, THATS OUT!! Caught!!
NZ think they have got Virat. Michael Gough raises the finger after a long thought. VIrat suggests he didn't feel it and reviews. That's close to the bat
48.5
Phillips to Kohli, no run, flighted delivery on the off stump, Virat defends to point
Gets up and dusts himself off.
48.4
Phillips to Kohli, 2 runs, to third man
48.3
Phillips to Kohli, no run, wide of the crease, Virat reaches out to defend
48.2
Phillips to Kohli, no run, flighted delivery on the stumps, forward stride and flicked to short mid-wicket
48.1
Phillips to Sarfaraz, 1 run, short and outside off stump, Sarfaraz pushes it off the back foot through cover-point
Sun out now
47.6
William ORourke to Kohli, no run
47.5
William ORourke to Kohli, no run, another bumper outside off stump, ignored
47.4
William ORourke to Kohli, no run, shortish and rising on Virat, who hops and tucks to the on-side
47.3
William ORourke to Kohli, no run, now he covers the sticks and lets this short of length delivery go through
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