Fri Oct 18 09:26:18 UTC 2024: ## New Zealand Dominate Day 3 of First Test Against India

**Bengaluru, India:** New Zealand maintained their strong grip on the first Test against India, extending their lead to a daunting 338 runs at the end of Day 3 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

The Black Caps continued their impressive batting performance, with Rachin Ravindra scoring a century and Daryl Mitchell putting up a solid resistance.

India’s batting woes continued, despite a positive start in their second innings. While openers Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal saw off the new ball with a 57-run partnership, they still trail New Zealand by a significant margin.

The highlight of the day was Ravindra’s century, which saw him reach his milestone with a powerful sweep shot and solidify New Zealand’s dominance. His innings was particularly troublesome for the Indian spin bowlers, who struggled to contain the young all-rounder.

The Indian bowlers, however, did manage to pick up four wickets in the morning session, including a couple from Jasprit Bumrah. But the wickets came too late to stem the tide of runs.

The match now hangs in the balance, with India needing a miracle to salvage a draw or even win the match. Their only hope rests on a remarkable batting performance in their second innings and a complete collapse from the New Zealand batting order.

The final day promises to be an exciting one, with both sides determined to secure victory.

**Key Moments:**

* Rachin Ravindra scores a century for New Zealand.
* Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal put on a 57-run partnership for India.
* India’s bowlers manage to pick up four wickets in the morning session.
* New Zealand extend their lead to 338 runs.
* The match remains in the balance heading into the final day.

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