India vs New Zealand Live Score, 3rd Test Day 1: Washington Sundar shines as New Zealand reach 92/3 at lunch on Day 1 – The Times of India

India vs New Zealand Live Score, 3rd Test Day 1: New Zealand went to lunch at 92/3 on the opening day of the third and final Test against India in Mumbai, with Will Young (38*) and Daryl Mitchell (11*) at the crease. The visitors laid a solid foundation despite facing stifling heat and humidity at the Wankhede Stadium. However, India fought back thanks to spinner Washington Sundar, who took two quick wickets to halt New Zealand’s early momentum.

New Zealand captain Tom Latham won the toss and chose to bat first, but India struck early when pacer Akash Deep trapped Devon Conway lbw for just four, exploiting the variable bounce on the pitch.

As spin was introduced quickly, New Zealand initially responded well, with Young launching a massive six off Ravichandran Ashwin in the 15th over. However, Washington Sundar soon had an impact, dismissing Latham for 28 and Rachin Ravindra for five with deliveries that slightly straightened before beating the bat.

New Zealand, already leading the series 2-0 after wins in Bengaluru and Pune, are aiming for a historic 3-0 whitewash, having already secured their first-ever Test series victory in India.

India, on the other hand, will be seeking a morale-boosting win to avoid their first home series whitewash since 2000 and build confidence ahead of a challenging five-match tour of Australia.

Teams:

New Zealand XI: Tom Latham (c), Devon Conway, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell (w), Glenn Phillips, Ish Sodhi, Matt Henry, Ajaz Patel, William ORourke

India XI: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (w), Sarfaraz Khan, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Ravichandran Ashwin, Akash Deep, Mohammed Siraj