India were bowled out for 263, securing a narrow 28-run lead over New Zealand on Day 2 of the third Test in Mumbai. Ajaz Patel claimed five wickets, while Washington Sundar remained unbeaten on 38. Shubman Gill, who looked set for his sixth Test century, was dismissed for 90 after a strong 96-run stand with Rishabh Pant, who smashed 60 off 59 balls. Despite a solid start, India collapsed after the drinks break, with Glenn Phillips and Ajaz Patel leading New Zealand’s resurgence.

Earlier, India reached lunch at 195/5, trailing by 40 runs. Pant and Gill’s aggressive half-centuries kept India in the game, but Ish Sodhi’s tight bowling and fielding errors by New Zealand gave them reprieves. However, Sodhi eventually trapped Pant LBW, triggering India’s downfall.

New Zealand had earlier posted 235 in their first innings, with Ravindra Jadeja taking a five-wicket haul and Washington Sundar picking up four. India’s quick loss of wickets left New Zealand in a strong position as the match progressed. Heading into Day 3, India’s hopes rested on their lower-order batters as they aimed to extend their lead on a pitch increasingly favoring the spinners.

Highlights from India vs New Zealand 3rd Test Day 2:

• India were all out for 263 runs, leading by 28 runs
• Shubman Gill was dismissed on 90 off 146 by Ajaz
• Ajaz Patel came into the game early in the second session, completing a four-wicket haul within the first half an hour
• India were 195/5 in 43 overs at Lunch, trailing by 40 runs
• Rishabh Pant was dismissed for 60 off 59 balls by Ish Sodhi
• Rishabh Pant brought up his half-century in 36 balls
• Shubman Gill got to his half-century in 66 balls
• Pant and Gill’s partnership reached 50 in 56 balls
• Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill made a belligerent start to the day
• India started the day on 86/4 in 19 overs, with Shubman Gill on 31 and Rishabh Pant on one