McCullum, Watling frustrate India

NEW DELHI: Indian bowlers were struggling hard for a breakthrough as Brendon McCullum and Bradley Watling stretched New Zealand's lead, frustrating the visitors on the fourth day of the 2nd Test in Wellington.

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Resuming the day from the overnight score of 252/5, the duo took the Kiwis total beyond 300, stitching the sixth wicket partnership over 200 runs.

McCullum pulled the team out of early trouble and made full use of two reprieves to battle his way to 114 not out off 237 balls and together with BJ Watling, who scored an equally important 52 off 208 balls, led a brilliant fightback to keep New Zealand afloat.

McCullum, who was dropped twice early on in his knock, and Watling guided New Zealand to 252 for five in 99 overs at stumps on the third day after they lost their five wickets for just 94 runs.

The pitch on offer on Sunday at the Basin Reserve was a far cry from the juicy green surface of the first day and was a perfect platform for New Zealand to wipe out the huge deficit after India made 438 in their first innings in reply to the hosts' 192.

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Shweta Pandey

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