Live Blog, India vs New Zealand, 2nd Test, Day 4: India all-out for 263, Kiwis need 376 runs to win the match

India vs New Zealand, 2nd Test, Day 4 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata

By: Score Keepers |
October 15, 2016 9:59 am

Tags: India vs New Zealand Test Series,

If team India manages to claim the 2nd Test match at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata, then they will take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the Test series and will also become the top-ranked side in the ICC Test rankings. Virat Kohli led India were 227/8 at stumps on Day 3 leading the Kiwis by 339 runs.

10:20 am: New Zealand needs 376 runs to win the 2nd test match at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

10:19 am: WICKET! Trent Boult dismisses Mohammed Shami. India all-out for 263.

10:10 am: Wriddhiman Saha scores his half-century. He has notched 52 off 113 deliveries. India 259/9.

9:57 am: Mohammed Shami comes to the crease. Kiwis need just 1 more wicket.

9:55 am: WICKET! Neil Wagner dismisses Bhuvneshwar Kumar. India 251/9.

9:45 am: Bowling change by Kiwi captain Ross Taylor, who brings Neil Wagner into the attack.

9:35 am: 250 up for India and the lead is now worth 362 runs.

9:25 am: Saha and Kumar starting to build a partnership now. India 246/8.

9:09 am: Matt Henry will continue alongside Boult as Ross Taylor’s Kiwis remain in the hunt for wickets.

9:01 am: Trent Boult will ball to Bhuvneshwar Kumar.

9:00 am: Wriddhiman Saha and Bhuvneshwar Kumar comes to the crease to start off the proceedings on Day 4.

8:59 am: BCCI president Anurag Thakur rings the bell to start the proceedings between India and New Zealand at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Day 4.

BCCI President Lt. @ianuragthakur rings the bell to start the proceedings at Eden Gardens on Day 4 of #INDvNZ pic.twitter.com/XJQ9tKWjdV

— BCCI (@BCCI) October 3, 2016

8:56 am: Anil Kumble coached Team India can become the top-ranked side in the ICC Test rankings if they manage to oust the Kiwis at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

Will it, won’t it. How do you reckon the pitch on day 4 is going to behave? #INDvNZ #TeamIndia @Paytm Test Cricket pic.twitter.com/6jAuu3eHLO

— BCCI (@BCCI) October 3, 2016

Going to be needing more of these under the sun. Day 4 starting soon #TeamIndia #INDvNZ @Paytm Test cricket pic.twitter.com/jqSM6KtsZX

— BCCI (@BCCI) October 3, 2016

8:51 am: India lead New Zealand by 339 runs at stumps on Day 3.

At Stumps on Day 3 #TeamIndia are 227/8. Take a look at the Match Summary here #INDvNZ pic.twitter.com/oaQR1pSavM

— BCCI (@BCCI) October 2, 2016

8:47 am: Kolkata’s weather looks nice and sunny. Virat Kohli and Ross Taylor remain keen to survive and thrive on Day 4 at the Eden Gardens.

8:45 am: Good Morning! Welcome to the live coverage of Day 4 from the 2nd Test match between India and New Zealand at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.