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What Kuldeep had to say after Day 3

After a whopping 453 runs were scored on the third day of the first Test between India and New Zealand here at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Kuldeep Yadav said the pitch didn’t offer much turn and the ground dimensions didn’t help.

IND vs NZ, 1st Test: Kuldeep rues lack of turn off the pitch after run-fest on Day 3

The 453 runs scored on the day was only second on the list of the most prolific days in Test cricket in India, with 470 at Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai being the record.

Milestone for Kohli

IND vs NZ: Virat Kohli becomes fourth Indian batter to score 9000 Test runs

Virat Kohli became the fourth Indian batter to score 9000 Test runs during the first match between India and New Zealand at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Friday.

Weather update

There is a good chance of rain affecting today’s game. It is currently overcast and even raining in some parts of the city. The forecast shows continuous showers throughout the day.

No turn, good for batting wicket in Bengaluru

The 453 runs scored on day 3 was only second on the list of the most prolific days in Test cricket in India, with 470 at Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai being the record.

“It was difficult to control runs on this wicket. Even the good deliveries were being hit. There wasn’t much turn off the pitch. Maybe because it was damp yesterday, today it had become hard. This ground also has a history. It is a small ground, and runs are easily scored here,” Kuldeep Yadav said after day’s play.

How’s the weather in Bengaluru?

“No rain, but an overcast morning. There were some overnight showers,” Dhruva Prasad with an important update.

A bitter aftertaste for India

Virat Kohli’s wicket off the final ball gives New Zealand a slight advantage ahead of the fourth day.

Here’s Dhruva Prasad’s report from third day:

IND vs NZ, 1st Test, Day 3: Virat Kohli wicket off last ball leaves bitter aftertaste as India tries to mount comeback

Rachin Ravindra shines with a century as New Zealand dominates India in a historic Test match at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.

What happened on Day 3?

- New Zealand quick wickets early in the day before Rachin Ravindra and Tim Southee put on century-plus stand for the eighth wicket.

- Ravindra scored his century and Southee hit a fifty as the Kiwis took 356-run lead.

- Indian openers provide a better start. Rohit Sharma goes on to make a half-century.

- Sarfaraz Khan and Virat Kohli share 136-run partnership for third wicket. Both score fifties.

- Kohli gets out off the last ball of the day. India still trails by 125 runs with seven wickets in hand.

Welcome

Welcome to the live coverage of the fourth day of the opening Test between India and New Zealand in Bengaluru. Stay tuned for the live updates.