Kanpur:
Team India wins its historical 500th Test match
Mitchell Santner (57) and Ish Sodhi (2) were at the crease at lunch with New Zealand still requiring another 235 runs with 3 wickets remaining.
There is invariably assistance for the spinners early on in a day on Indian wickets and with Ashwin and Jadeja in prime form, the visitors had their task cut out. But Santner and Ronchi have kept the good balls out and pounced on.
India would look to wrap up things quickly when the last days play commences. Batting against Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja on a fifth-day pitch is always going to be difficult for New Zealand. Indian team is on the verge of a historic win in its 500th test.
Kiwis have already lost their experienced campaigners, Kane Williamson and Ross taylor. Luke Ronchi and Mitchell Santner will have to take the responsibility to save the match for Black caps.
Live Cricket Score: Ind vs NZ, Ist Test, Day 5
India declared their second innings at 377 for five, forcing the umpires to call for early tea in the first cricket Test against New Zealand, today. India, thus, set a target of 434 runs for New Zealand to win the match and take early lead in the three-Test series.
# Team India win its historical 500th Test match by 197 runs
# 19th five-wicket haul for Ashwin as Ish is bowled!
# Ashwin to Santner, out Caught by Rohit!! Santner doesn't want to leave. End of a fantastic knock
# Mitchell Santner brings up his 50 with a single
# Mark Craig clean bowled by Shami. India nearing big win
# Watling plumbed! Shami picks up 6th wicket
# Jadeja to Ronchi, he's out! New Zealand 158/5
# Hundred partnership comes up for Santner and Ronchi
# Luke Ronchi gets past the 50 mark
# First boundary of the day for New Zealand, 100 comes up
# Ashwin takes guard to bowl the first over of the 1st session of day 5
