IND vs NZ Ball by Ball Commentary

6:19 PM IST The New Zealand players are ready near the trophy, waiting for their skipper to come and lift it. Here comes Williamson and he does so. Very well deserved. A fitting end to Watling’s career. With that, the coverage of this Final also comes to an end. Hope you enjoyed our company. Cricketing action though does not end, there is a T20I game going on between Sri Lanka and England. You can catch all the action by switching tabs. Till then, take care and goodbye!

6:17 PM IST Williamson says it is a special feeling, he thanks Virat and his team and he is proud of the heart his team showed to win the game. Adds it is a huge moment for his country, he has been there for a short while but they have put in a lot of hard work and this will be celebrated and remembered. Mentions they do not have the stars but they have quality players and they held strong in this game and they had to. Adds no one had the upper hand for a long time but it was a really good last day for them. Ends by saying it was tough, they did not give them much and it was tough going but the batters showed a lot of heart and the lead was very important in the first innings. Finishes by saying Ross Taylor is always calm and it is good to be in a partnership with him. Says Watling is an amazing player, rises to the occasion when his side is in trouble and it is an end of a superb career.

6:13 PM IST Virat Kohli starts by congratulating New Zealand and feels they put in a massive effort to squeeze a result and they deserved it. Adds it was difficult to get momentum on Day 3, they did well with the ball but then the Kiwi bowlers did really well and put a lot of pressure on them and they were 30 to 40 runs short. Adds they need to have a fast bowling all-rounder but he feels this is their best side and had there been more game time, the spinners might have had more of a say. Also says Jamieson is a quality cricketer and is good with both bat and ball, he has the same attitude in franchise cricket too and is a really good player. Ends by saying this tournament is great for the game, Test cricket is the heartbeat of cricket and it is a great move and it is only going to get more exciting. Finishes by saying they are looking forward for the next series.

6:08 PM IST Kyle Jamieson, Man of the Match, says it is a massive moment in his career and to be standing up there is pretty surreal. Mentions they wanted to see how things pan out in the first hour, they wanted to land the ball in the right areas and see what happens against a quality Indian batting line-up. Adds it is good to have the ball in hand it is even better to get a couple of wickets. States he is pleased to get Virat twice, he is pleased to have spent time with him in the Indian T20 League and it was a joy to play against him here.

6:03 PM IST BJ Watling, says, he is proud to be here and to win this game is another feeling. States chasing a total like that on a wicket which was offering a lot was special. Mentions it is extremely exciting for the game to have a final like this in this format and he is pleased they got over the line. Also says his mom has been a huge help to him and so has his wife and his two boys, it is tough being away from them but it is all worth it. Ends by saying, the team has supported him a lot and he has enjoyed every moment.

5:51 PM IST Tim Southee says it sounds pretty good, and it is even better as we are crowned as the World Test Champions, with all the things going on the back it is a truly amazing feeling. Also says that, the two experienced guys in the middle, brought it home. Adds as an international sports person he would always look to improve in the future. Mentions this group of players are truly amazing and special. Says, Watling truly deserves it and he feels good for him as he ends his career on a high.

6:27 PM IST Ross Taylor says he is proud of the way the team fought. Adds Kane has been sensational. Adds this is a big highlight in his career and he thanks for their support and he hopes they have made them proud. Mentions it wasn’t easy to start but it got easier, the Indians never gave up and put a lot of pressure on them but he is happy they get over the line. Adds he is pleased he could see it till the end. Also says the 2019 WC was tough to digest but he is pleased they could win this.

5:46 PM IST They just needed to chase something under 140 in a little less than 2 sessions and they have done it in style. Their two most reliable players, Ross Taylor and Kane Williamson rose to the occasion.

5:45 PM IST Despite all of that, this game still seemed like heading towards a draw but a whole-hearted performance from all the Kiwi bowlers helped bowl India out within 80 overs.

5:41 PM IST Then with the bat, they went about things slowly, Conway set things up at the start with a fifty. There was a mini collapse in between but their skipper along with the tail helped his side take a lead. A slender one but still a handy lead.

6:24 PM IST The Kiwis are well-deserved winners one has to say. They won the toss on Day 2 after the first being washed out and elected to bowl, they weren’t at their best as India dominated Day 2 but they came roaring back on Day 3. From 2 down for around 150, they bundled India out for just under 220. Jamieson was the star with a fifer.

5:38 PM IST What a victory for the Kiwis! What a team! THEY ARE THE WORLD TEST CHAMPIONS! Just unbelievable, after all the rain and all the time we lost, a result has still been possible. Absolutely brilliant!

5:39 PM IST FOUR! Flicked away! It is Rosco to start the party for New Zealand. A full length ball, around middle, Ross Taylor flicks it away through mid-wicket for a boundary. NEW ZEALAND ARE THE FIRST WORLD TEST CHAMPIONS. THEY WIN BY 8 WICKETS!

5:34 PM IST Outside off, left alone.

5:34 PM IST A length ball, on off, Williamson works it towards third man for a quick single. 3 to win.

5:33 PM IST Play and a miss! A length ball, outside off, Williamson look to guide it towards third man, but misses.

5:33 PM IST A full length ball, on off, Williamson defends it out.

5:32 PM IST Outside off, left alone.

5:31 PM IST On off, nudged to mid-wicket,

5:31 PM IST A length ball, on off, kept out.

5:30 PM IST Two More! A length ball, on off, Taylor guides it towards third man for a couple. 4 more to win.

5:29 PM IST A full length ball, on off, Taylor defends it back to the bowler. Ishant Sharma gets hit on his finger. As he makes his way off the field.

5:28 PM IST Play and a miss! A length ball, outside off, Taylor loosk to defend it but misses.

5:27 PM IST FOUR! SMACKED! This also brings up the FIFTY for the skipper. He has done his job here. A length ball, on off, this time he pulls it away through mid-wicket for a boundary. 7 more to win.

5:27 PM IST In the air....Dropped! A full length ball, on off, Williamson looks to heave it away but gets the top edge. The ball flies over the third man region. Bumrah is running towards the ball, but is unable to get a hold of it. The batters take a couple.

5:26 PM IST A full length ball, on off, Williamson defends it back to the bowler.

5:25 PM IST A length ball, down the leg side. Kane Williamson flicks but misses.

5:24 PM IST A full ball, on middle, Kane Williamson pulls it through square leg for a couple. 12 more to win.

5:24 PM IST A length ball, outside off, Williamson hits it uppishly towards point.

5:23 PM IST Outside off, Williamson slashes but misses.

5:22 PM IST Three more! Shorter and outside off, Williamson guides it through point for three.

5:21 PM IST FOUR! Angled into te pads, this is whipped thorugh mid-wicket for another boundary. Runs needed below 20 now.

5:20 PM IST On middle, blocked.

5:19 PM IST On middle, this is worked to id-wicket.

5:19 PM IST Three more! Short and outside off, Taylor looks to cut but this goes off the bottom edge down to third man for three.

5:17 PM IST FOUR! Whipped through! Williamson skips down the track and gets to the pitch of it. He whips it through mid-wicket and the ball races away to the fence.

5:17 PM IST On off, kept out.

5:16 PM IST Once again Williamson is solid in defense as this is bowled on the stumps.

5:16 PM IST Another one on middle, kept out.

5:16 PM IST On middle, kept out.

5:15 PM IST Down the leg side, Wiliamson looks to flick but misses.

5:14 PM IST A length ball, on off, Taylor drives it back to the bowler. Again, Ishant Sharma ends up on the ground but this time he was stopping the ball.

5:14 PM IST A length ball, on off, Taylor defends it to cover.

5:13 PM IST Ohh...what a beauty! A length ball, around off, swinging away. Taylor looks to defend but misses as the ball beats the outside edge.

5:12 PM IST Full and on off, Taylor flicks it through square leg for a couple. 28 more to win.

5:11 PM IST A length ball, on off, Tayloe defends it to mid off. While, Sharma falls over on the ground in the process.

5:10 PM IST Play and a miss! On a length, outside off, Taylor looks to smash it on the off side, but misses.

5:08 PM IST Solid from Williamson. Loopy ball, on middle, Williamson prods and defends it onto the pitch.

5:07 PM IST Floated around middle, Taylor nudges it to mid-wicket for a single. 30 more to win.

5:07 PM IST Loopy ball, on off, Taylor defends it with a straight bat.

5:07 PM IST Floated on the pads, Taylor nudges it to the leg side.

5:07 PM IST On off, Taylor defends it solidly.

5:06 PM IST Tossed up, on off, Taylor pushes it to cover.

5:05 PM IST FOUR! Glorious drive. A length ball, on off, Williamson drives it through cover for a boundary.

5:04 PM IST A length ball, on off, kept out solidly.

5:04 PM IST A length ball, around off, nips in. It bounces again off the deck. Williamson blocks it out solidly with soft hands.

5:03 PM IST A length ball, around middle, Williamson plays it to mid on.

5:03 PM IST On off, kept out.

5:02 PM IST BEATEN! Bumrah has been great throughout the day. But he just did not have luck on his way. On a length, outside off, holding the line this time. Williamson looks to defend but misses. The ball zips past the outside edge.

5:05 PM IST DRINKS! Not a lot left in the game. It will be a miracle if India avoid a loss from here. Just another 35 runs needed for the Kiwis and there are another 15 overs to go. It will be interesting to see how they go about these 35 runs. Will they look to score it quicker when they get close or will they just go about things as they have so far? We will find out.

4:57 PM IST On off, Taylor defends it to the off side via an outside edge.

4:57 PM IST Loopy ball, on off, Williamson plays it towards square leg for a single.

4:57 PM IST NO BALL! Floated on off, Taylor defends it to the on side off the inner half. Also, Jadeja has overstepped.

4:55 PM IST Floated on off, Taylor flicks it to mid-wicket.

4:55 PM IST Flatter, on off, Williamson goes back and cuts it towards point for a single.

4:54 PM IST Tossed up on off, Williamson defends it out.

4:54 PM IST On off, kept out.

4:53 PM IST Angles in a full ball, on off, Taylor pushes it to cover. 39 more to win.

4:51 PM IST Play and a miss! On a length, outside off, Taylor looks to defend it but misses.

4:53 PM IST FOUR! Fine enough for four more. A short ball, on the pads, Taylor uses Bumrah's pace and clips it fine for a boundary. This also brings up the 100 for New Zealand.

5:27 PM IST Full and on off, Taylor drives it to cover.

5:27 PM IST A length ball, on off, Taylor keeps it out.

4:49 PM IST Another one that has jumped at Taylor. A  length ball, on off, the ball gets an extra bounce off the pitch. This time he manages to defend it with his blade.

5:27 PM IST Fuller and on off, it is driven to covers.

5:27 PM IST On the stumps again, it is defended nicely.

5:27 PM IST FOUR! Nice and fine! On the pads, Williamson plays the paddle sweep, he plays it fine and it races away to the fence.

5:27 PM IST On middle, kept out.

5:27 PM IST Bog turn! This lands outside off, on a driving length. Williamson looks to drive but the ball turns away and goes past the outside edge.

5:27 PM IST On middle, kept out.

5:27 PM IST Angled into the pads, Bumrah looks to flick but misses to get hit high on the pads.

5:26 PM IST Outside off, left alone.

4:44 PM IST Physio is out in the middle. To have a look at Ross Taylor, as he goes through the mandatory concussion test.

5:26 PM IST OUCH! This must've hurt! Back of a length ball, coming in from outside off, Taylor looks to defend but completely misjudges it. The ball bounces off the track and hits Taylor on his helmet. There was almost an inch of gap between Taylor's defense and the helmet.

5:26 PM IST On off, kept out.

5:26 PM IST A full length ball, on off, Taylor defends it solidly.

5:26 PM IST A length ball, on off, Taylor flicks it to the leg side for a couple.

5:26 PM IST Full, on the pads, Taylor flicks it to square leg and gets a single.

5:25 PM IST Floated around middle, Taylor defends it on his front foot.

5:25 PM IST On off, kept out.

5:25 PM IST Floated around middle, Taylor defends it solidly.

5:24 PM IST Around leg, Taylor tucks it to the leg side.

4:36 PM IST Loopy ball, on off, Taylor prods and keeps it out.

5:24 PM IST A yorker, on the money by Bumrah. Williamson defends it back to the bowler.

5:24 PM IST BEATEN! Serves a length ball, outside off, Williamson looks to defend it but misses as the ball beats the outside edge. This was very close.

5:24 PM IST A length ball, on off, Williamson guides it to point.

5:24 PM IST On off, kept out.

5:24 PM IST A length ball, on off, Williamson pushes it to cover.

4:32 PM IST FOUR! SMOKED! A length ball, on off, Williamson gets to the pitch of the delivery and creams it through covers for a boundary. 50 more to win.

5:23 PM IST Another one on the stumps, blocked.

5:23 PM IST On middle, kept out.

4:30 PM IST On middle again, this is nudged to mid-wicket.

4:30 PM IST Rishabh Pant comes back on the field. To take his position behind the stumps.

4:30 PM IST On off, this is pushed to cover.

4:29 PM IST On middle, kept out.

5:23 PM IST A huge appeal but turned down! Maybe the impact was outside off. This is bowled outside off. Taylor looks to sweep but misses. It hits the pad. A huge appeal but turned down.

5:23 PM IST On middle, kept out.

5:23 PM IST A single now! On middle, this is worked on the leg side for one.

5:23 PM IST EDGED BUT DROPPED! Pujara the culprit. Bumrah would have loved a wicket. Maybe it would not have made a difference to the result but surely t his confidence. A good delivery, length and around off, this one holds its line. Taylor looks to defend but it goes off the outside edge towards first slip. Pujara probably was a little late to move to his left and hence, spills it. He might have felt the keeper was going for it.

5:22 PM IST Fuller and on off, Taylor drives it to covers.

4:25 PM IST Outside off, left alone.

4:24 PM IST On middle, defended.

4:24 PM IST Jasprit Bumrah comes into the attack now. His figures 5-2-18-0 so far.

5:26 PM IST A good delivery to end but the damage was done earlier in the over. This lands on off and then turns away. Williamson prods forward to defend but is beaten.

5:26 PM IST FOUR! Finds the fence this time but it is off the bat of Williamson. Short and outside off again. This is cut through point for a boundary.

5:26 PM IST Quicker and on off, defended.

5:26 PM IST On off, this is pushed to covers.

4:21 PM IST Three more! Shorter and outside off, it is cut through point. The fielder at cover-point hares after it, dives and saves a run for his side.

5:26 PM IST Full on middle, it is worked to mid-wicket.

5:26 PM IST Loopy ball on off, defended.

5:26 PM IST On off, Williamson pushes it through covers for one.

5:26 PM IST Takes one! On off, it is worked towards mid-wicket.

5:26 PM IST Flatter and on off, this is worked to mid-wicket.

4:17 PM IST One more flighted delivery on off, kept out.

4:17 PM IST On off, kept out.

4:17 PM IST Rishabh Pant is feeling a little under the weather here. He walks out as Wriddhiman Saha replaces him behind the stumps.

4:18 PM IST Spin from both ends now. Ravichandran Ashwin is brought back into the action. His figures 9-5-14-2 so far. He replaces Ishant Sharma.

5:25 PM IST On middle, blocked.

4:14 PM IST A single again! On middle, it is nudged around the corner for one.

5:25 PM IST Beaten! This is flatter and outside off, Taylor looks to drive but the ball spins away. He is beaten. He does well to not lift the back foot.

5:25 PM IST Another one on off, kept out.

5:25 PM IST On middle, kept out.

5:25 PM IST Another single as this is clipped on the leg side. Jadeja has overstepped.

5:25 PM IST On middle, this is worked towards mid-wicket for one.

5:25 PM IST Outside off, left alone.

5:25 PM IST Another single! This is outside off, it is guided down to third man for one.

5:25 PM IST Fuller and on middle, this is driven but to mid on.

5:25 PM IST Good length and on off, kept out.

5:25 PM IST FOUR! Hammered away! This is short and begging to be hit. Taylor smashes it through covers for another boundary. Only 70 needed now.

5:24 PM IST Shorter and outside off, Taylor slashes at it but ends up chopping it on the off side.

5:24 PM IST On middle, this is pushed to mid on.

5:24 PM IST Flatter and on off, kept out.

5:24 PM IST On middle, this is eased down to long on for one.

5:24 PM IST Floats it up on off, kept out.

5:24 PM IST On middle, this is pushed to mid on.

4:03 PM IST Floats it up on off, kept out.

5:24 PM IST On middle, kept out.

5:24 PM IST FOUR! Put away! India leaking boundaries now and all the pressure that was built has been released. Shorter and on off, this is slapped through covers for a boundary.

5:24 PM IST On the stumps, blocked.

5:23 PM IST On off, this is guided to point.

5:23 PM IST On off, blocked.

5:23 PM IST Outside off, left alone.

5:23 PM IST Loopy ball on middle, kept out.

5:23 PM IST On middle, blocked.

5:23 PM IST FOUR! A little too full and it is put away. Runs starting to come now. It is outside off, Taylor drives it through covers.

5:23 PM IST That has spun big! This lands outside off and then spins back in. Sharply. Taylor look ka to defend but leaves a gap between bat and pad. It sneaks through and goes over the stumps.

5:23 PM IST FOUR! Hammered! This is tossed up on off, Taylor whips it powerfully over mid-wicket for a boundary.

5:23 PM IST On middle, this is worked to mid-wicket.

5:23 PM IST A length ball, on off, Williamson defends it watchfully.

5:23 PM IST A length ball, on off, Taylor flicks it to square leg for a single.

5:23 PM IST FOUR! This one find the gap. Well played by Taylor. A lenght ball, outside off, Taylor guides it through point for a boundary.

3:52 PM IST On off, kept out.

3:52 PM IST On a length, outside off, Taylor, punches it straight to point, on a bounce. Ravindra Jadeja collects the ball and throws it up in the air, as he gets everybody in the crown on their feet. But he is just having fun.

5:22 PM IST A length ball, on the pads, Williamson flicks it to square leg and gets a single. Oh the umpire signals a leg bye, this one is off the pads.

3:51 PM IST DRINKS! This is turning out to be a really good game. The Indians are mounting the pressure with some really tight overs and are not making it easy for the Kiwis. The New Zealand batters are also happy to play defensively. Will we see a change in approach or will the Nee Zealanders continue to wait for the bad balls and go about things slowly?

5:22 PM IST On off, Taylor works it to mid on.

5:22 PM IST Flighted on off, Taylor pushes it to mid on.

5:22 PM IST Tossed up, on off, kept out.

5:22 PM IST Floated on off, Taylor ficks it to mid on.

3:45 PM IST Tossed up, on off, the ball curles away a bit, Taylor defends it watchfully.

5:22 PM IST Loopy ball, around middle, Taylor tucks it to short mid-wicket.

5:22 PM IST On middle, blocked.

5:22 PM IST One more ball outside off, Williamson leaves it alone.

5:22 PM IST Outside off, left alone.

5:21 PM IST A yes and no situation there! On middle, this is worked to mid-wicket. Williamson initially calls for a run but then sends his partner back.

5:21 PM IST Outside off, left alone again.

3:41 PM IST Back of a length and on off, Williamson pushes it to covers.

5:21 PM IST Another maiden! On middle, Taylor plays it back to the bowler.

5:21 PM IST On off, Taylor pushes it back to the bowler.

5:21 PM IST Floats it up yet again on off, defended.

5:21 PM IST Flatter and on off, Taylor defends it.

5:21 PM IST Another one floated up on off, kept out.

5:21 PM IST Tossed up on off, blocked.

5:21 PM IST Angles in a full ball, on off, Williamson defends it to cover.

5:20 PM IST Quicker, on a length, outside off, Williamson shoulders his arms.

5:20 PM IST Good length ball, outside off, Williamson leaves it for the keeper.

5:20 PM IST A length ball, around the hips, Williamson hops and tucks it to square leg for a couple.

5:20 PM IST Length ball, down the leg side , Williamson looks to flick it but misses.

3:33 PM IST A length ball, on off, coming back in, Williamson looks to flick it but misses and gets hit on the pads. The crowd is appealing here. But this one is just too high, the umpire nods his head and denies.

5:20 PM IST A wicket maiden for Ravichandran Ashwin. Floated on off, Taylor is solid in his defense.

5:20 PM IST Loopy ball, on off, Taylor defends it onto the pitch.

3:30 PM IST Tossed up, on off, Taylor flicks it to the leg side.

5:20 PM IST Floated on off, taylor defends it solidly.

3:28 PM IST Ross Taylor is the new man in.

5:19 PM IST OUT! LBW! Ravichandran Ashwin strikes for the second time post the Tea break. This is turing out to be a cracker of an event. This is the huge wicket of Conway, Ashwin bowls a floated delivery around off, which turns in. Conway looks to defend it but misses and gets rapped on the pads. A loud appeal from Ashwin and company. The umpire raises his finger in a flash. Conway is disappointed as he walks to the other end to have a word with the skipper. They decide not to take it upstairs which is a wise decision. India aren't going down without a fight. They are still in it.

5:19 PM IST Loopy ball, on off, Conway works it to mid on.

5:19 PM IST Another one on a length and around off, Kane strokes it to mid off.

5:19 PM IST Back of a length and on off, Williamson pushes it to covers.

5:19 PM IST Good length and on off, Williamson blocks it out.

5:19 PM IST Well bowled! Looks to get it back in from outside off. Does not bring it in enough to make the batter play.

5:19 PM IST Angled on middle, Williamson works it through square leg for a couple.

5:19 PM IST Another appeal but turned down. On middle, this pitches and then straightens. Williamson looks to play it with the angle but misses. He gets hit near the box.

5:19 PM IST Flatter and on off, Williamson punches it through covers for three.

3:17 PM IST An appeal for an LBW and it is given! Williamson reviews. Huge moment in the game.

5:19 PM IST NOT OUT! The Ball Tracker saves Kane Williamson, as the replays show the ball was missing the stumps. A loopy ball, around middle and leg, Williamson prods and looks to sweep it but misses. The ball goes through to come in contact with the pads and rolls towards the fine leg region. A loud appeal for LBW and the umpire raises his finger in a flash. Kane Williamson is surprised with the decision and takes the review straightaway. The Ultra Edge shows no bat involved. The Ball Tracker shows the wickets are missing. The crowd went silent as soon as this was played on the big screen, whereas it was a big, big relief for the New Zealand supporters.

5:19 PM IST Flighted on off, kept out.

5:19 PM IST Loopy ball, around middle, Williamson goes back and defends it out.

3:16 PM IST Floated on off, Williamson prods and defends it watchfully.

5:18 PM IST Loopy ball, around middle, Williamson defends it to the leg side.

5:18 PM IST A length ball, on off, Conway drives it to cover.

5:18 PM IST Good length ball, on off, Conway looks to defend it and does so but only with his gloves. This must've hurt him.

5:18 PM IST FOUR! PULLED AWAY! Back of a length ball, on off, Conway pulls it through mid-wicket for a boundary.

5:18 PM IST A length ball, on off, Williamson pushes it to cover for a single.

3:12 PM IST A length ball, on off, Conway pushes it to point and gets a single. Ravindra Jadeja picks the ball and hits the stumps at the strikers end. But Williamson was well inside the crease.

5:18 PM IST A length ball, down the leg side, Conway looks to flick but misses. Rishabh Pant dives to his left to make a great stop. Wait, he also says he heard some noise, but it was not enough to convince his team-mates.

5:18 PM IST Floated and on off, WIlliamson is solid in his defense.

5:18 PM IST Flatter and on off, Williamson stays back and pushes it to cover.

5:18 PM IST Loopy ball, on off, Williamson nudges it to the leg side.

3:07 PM IST Kane Williamson walks out to bat!

3:08 PM IST OUT! STUMPED! It is Ravichandran Ashwin who draws the first blood. Prior to this ball, Pant was advising Ashwin to toss it up and well that certainly worked. Toosed up, around off, Latham comes down the track and swings his blade wildly. But completely misses it. The ball goes through him, Pant collects the ball and disturbs the stumps. The fans are cheering to their core. Maybe just maybe there is some hope building now.

3:06 PM IST Tossed up, on off, Latham defends it solidly off the front foot.

3:05 PM IST Loopy ball, on off, Latham goes back and works it to mid on.

3:05 PM IST Outside off, left alone.

5:17 PM IST FOUR! Top-notch by Devon Conway. Nicely played. A length ball, on off, Conway punches it through cover for a boundary. More 106 needed to win.

5:17 PM IST BEATEN! On a length, outside off, this one is quicker. Conway looks to play at it but misses.

3:03 PM IST Angles across, a length ball, on off, swinging away, Conway makes a smart leave.

5:17 PM IST FOUR LEG BYE! Good length ball, on the pads, Conway looks to flick but misses. While the ball clips the pads and rolls past diving Rishabh Pant for a boundary at fine leg.

5:17 PM IST A length ball, outside off, Latham pushes it through cover for three.

5:17 PM IST On off, kept out by Conway.

5:17 PM IST Floated on off, Conway uses his feet and defends it to cover.

2:59 PM IST Loopy ball, on off, Conway pushes it to cover.

5:17 PM IST Floated and on off, Conway is solid in his defense.

2:59 PM IST On off, kept out.

5:16 PM IST Loopy ball, on off, Conway defends it solidly.

2:58 PM IST A length ball, on off, Latham defends it back to the bowler.

5:16 PM IST Play and a miss! On a length, outside off, Latham misses his defense as the ball beats the outside edge.

5:16 PM IST Another peach of a delivery! Good length ball, outside off, swinging away, Latham was looking to defend it out but misses as the ball zips past the outside edge.

2:56 PM IST BEATEN! A length ball, outside off, swinging away, Latham looks to defend but  misses.

5:16 PM IST Outside off, left alone.

5:16 PM IST LEG BYE! Full ball on the pads, Conway looks to flick but misses and the ball rolls to the fine leg region off the pads. Single taken. Leg bye.

5:16 PM IST Almost! A loopy ball around middle, Latham dances down the track and looks to flick it but the ball takes the leading  edge and flies over the bowler's head. Ashwin leaps but was not enough to get hold of the ball.

5:16 PM IST Flatter and short, on off, Latham goes back and pushes it to cover.

2:52 PM IST Loopy ball, around middle, Conway tucks it to the leg side for a single.

5:16 PM IST Tossed up, on off, Conway defends it to the on side off the outer half.

5:16 PM IST Loopy ball, full and on middle, Conway defends it solidly.

2:51 PM IST Flatter around off, Latham stays back and punches it through cover and gets a single.

2:51 PM IST It is time for some spin now, as Ravichandran Ashwin comes into the attack.

5:15 PM IST A maiden for Bumrah. Good length ball, outside off, Conway shoulders his arms.

5:15 PM IST On off, kept out.

5:15 PM IST A length ball, on middle, Conway looks to pull it but it hits the pad and lobs on the off side.

2:48 PM IST Full and outside off, nips away, Conway lets it go to the keeper.

5:15 PM IST Good length ball, outside off, moving away, an easy leave for Devon Conway.

5:15 PM IST Starts with a length ball, on off, Conway defends it to cover off the front foot.

2:45 PM IST The final session of the day is underway! The Indian players are in a huddle near the ropes, as the skipper has his last say. While, Tom Latham and Devon Conway stride in the middle with their blades. It is Bumrah who removes his cap, so he will be starting with the ball.

2:40 PM IST ...Day 6, Session 3...

2:30 PM IST India on the other hand, need a magic spell from someone. They need wickets and quickly. Containing won’t help as one believes if New Zealand play till the end, they will win it. Do they have a hero in them? Something tells me there is still a twist left in this game. Stay tuned.

2:30 PM IST Coming to the session now I really don’t think I need to mention who this belongs to. After bundling the lower and the middle order quickly, their batters have started off nicely. Their aim would have been to not lose a wicket as they have done so. They just need to continue to bat sensibly and they’ll be over the line.

2:28 PM IST So, the Kiwis have gotten through the nervy period unscathed and have also managed to reduce the deficit from 19. They now need another 120 runs in 45 overs.

5:15 PM IST A beauty to end! This is angled in from around the wicket. It lands around off and then moves away. Latham is beaten as he tries to block. THAT WILL BE TEA ON DAY 6!

5:15 PM IST Back of a length and on off, this is pushed to cover.

5:15 PM IST Almsot! Length and outside off, Latham pushes at it but is beaten.

5:15 PM IST Back of a length and on middle, blocked.

5:15 PM IST Full again and outside off. Left alone.

5:15 PM IST Beaten! Length and outside off, this one holds its line. Latham is beaten as he tries to block.

5:14 PM IST Beaten! Length and on off, this one angles away. Conway looks to defend but is beaten. Better from Bumrah. He needs to hit these lines a lot more often.

5:14 PM IST FOUR! Nice and fine! He needed to be straighter but this is way too straight, it is worked fine on the leg side and it races away to the fence.

5:14 PM IST Another one outside off, left alone. This has been the problem for Bumrah. He has been way too wide outside off and not made the batter play often.

5:14 PM IST Outside off, left alone.

5:14 PM IST A short one on the body, this is pulled down to fine leg for one.

2:20 PM IST Jasprit Bumrah who comes on now, hasn’t been at his best in this Test. Can he do something soeidal here!

2:17 PM IST On off, Latham pushes it to covers.

5:14 PM IST FOUR! Nice shot by Conway! A full length delivery, on off, Conway plays the on drive as the ball races towards the boundary at long on.

2:15 PM IST That is some carry! A good length ball, outside off, the ball takes off after hitting the deck. Conway shoulders his arms.

5:13 PM IST BEATEN! Nicely bowled by Shami! This is fullish and outside off, Conway looks to defend but misses. The ball beats the outside edge.

5:13 PM IST A length ball, on off, Conway is solid in his defense.

5:13 PM IST A touch short, on off, Conway pull it straight to mid on.

5:13 PM IST Outside off, left alone.

5:13 PM IST A length ball, on off Latham defends it to cover.

5:13 PM IST Full length delivery, on the pads, Latham flicks it to the on side for a couple again. Good running.

5:13 PM IST On a length, around off, Latham pushes it through point for a couple.

2:09 PM IST Angled in a length ball, around middle, Latham defends and gets an inside edge onto the pads.

5:12 PM IST Outside off, left alone.

2:07 PM IST A length ball, on the pads, Conway looks to flick it but misses as the ball clips the pads and rolls towards square leg. Single taken. Leg bye.

5:12 PM IST FOUR LEG BYES! A full ball, on the pads, Latham looks to flick but misses, as the balls clips the pads and rolls toward the fine leg fence for a boundary. Leg bye given.

5:12 PM IST Good length ball, outside off, Latham leaves it alone.

2:05 PM IST Angles in a length ball, on off, Latham defends it out.

5:12 PM IST A touch short, outside off, Latham is baited with the height as he looks to pull this away but misses as the ball bounces over the blade.

5:12 PM IST A length ball, on off, Latham stays back and defends it back to the bowler.

2:04 PM IST A length ball, on off, Latham is solid in his defense.

2:04 PM IST Angles in a length ball, on off, Conway defends it watchfully.

5:11 PM IST Good length ball, outside off, moving away. An easy leave for Devon Conway.

5:11 PM IST On off, kept out.

5:11 PM IST Full and on off, Conway defends it to cover.

5:11 PM IST On a length, outside off, holding the line, Conway lets it go to the keeper.

5:11 PM IST Good length ball, outside off, swinging away, Conway leaves it alone.

2:04 PM IST A touch fuller, on off, Latham defends it to cover. Just a single off the over. A tudy over by Mohammed Shami.

2:03 PM IST Another one shaping in, a good length ball, outside off, Latham shoulders arms to it.

2:03 PM IST Angles in a length ball, outside off, Latham shoulders his arms, but the ball comes back in a long way as the ball passes over the stumps.

2:03 PM IST Good length ball, outside off, the ball takes off after landing. Latham leaves it alone.

2:03 PM IST First run on the board for New Zealand! A length ball, on the pads, Conway flicks it to square leg and gets a single.

2:03 PM IST Back of a length ball, on off, Conway looks to hook it away but cannot find the gap.

1:53 PM IST Shami to bowl from the other end then!

2:03 PM IST On off, Latham is solid in his defense.

2:03 PM IST Angles in a length ball, on off, Latham defends it back to the bowler.

5:10 PM IST Serves a full length ball, on off, Latham drives it to cover.

5:10 PM IST Back of a length delivery, outside off, Latham lets it go to the keeper.

5:10 PM IST A length ball, on off, coming in, Latham defends it to cover.

5:10 PM IST Starts with a length ball, on off, Latham look to defend but gets an inside edge onto the pads.