Shubman Gill's unbeaten 70 sparks India's comeback in 3rd test against New Zealand

Gill and Pant formed a crucial partnership, adding 96 runs off 114 balls for the fifth wicket. Pant played aggressively, scoring a quickfire 60 off 59 balls, while Gill provided stability at the other end. Their partnership helped India recover from a difficult evening session on the first day, where they had lost four quick wickets in just seven deliveries, crashing from 78-1 to 84-4.

Ravindra Jadeja was the other unbeaten batter at lunch, as India trailed by 40 runs. New Zealand had scored 235 runs in its first innings after opting to bat.

New Zealand won the first two tests in Bengaluru and Pune by eight wickets and 113 runs respectively, registering a landmark first test-series win in India.

On Saturday, Pant was dropped on 53 at long off — Matt Henry missing the catch off Glenn Phillips’ bowling. Gill also survived a catching chance, as New Zealand’s fielding dropped below regular standard in hot and humid conditions.

Gill went on to score his seventh half-century off 66 balls.

In the second hour, New Zealand struck back as Pant was out lbw off Ish Sodhi against the run of play. The batter reviewed, but the decision stayed in Sodhi’s favor as India lost its sole wicket of the morning session.

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