2nd Test: India look to keep NZ at bay

NEW DELHI: With eight wickets in hand, India look to surpass New Zealand total and accumulate massive lead on the second day of the second Test in Wellington.

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After Kiwis were bundled out for a paltry 92 in the first innings, India reached 100/2 at close, still trailing by 92 runs.

Dhawan (71) and night-watchman Sharma (3) were at the crease after the visitors lost the wickets of opener Murali Vijay (2) and Cheteshwar Pujara (19).

Earlier, Ishant Sharma exploited the seaming conditions brilliantly to return with a career-best 6/51 as India took early control on the opening day.

Sharma justified captain MS Dhoni's decision to bowl first on a green top as the lanky pacer kept the host batsmen on their toes with his testing line and length.

Rising pacer Mohammed Shami (4/70) also contributed in India's dominating performance show on Day One as he picked up key wickets of Kane Williamson (47) and debutant James Neesham (33) at crucial junctures.

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