India set for massive win in Kanpur Cricket Test against New Zealand

25 September, Kanpur

At the end of the 4th day’s play of the 1st Test at Kanpur, New Zealand were 93 for 4 in their 2nd innings against India. Luke Ronchi on 38 and Mitchel Santner on 8 were at the crease at the stumps. India now positioned themselves for a massive win in their 500th cricket Test by polishing off the New Zealand top-order.

The Black Caps require a history-defying effort to win the Test as no team has ever chased such a daunting target of 434 runs. They still need 341 runs and batting three sessions on a fifth-day wicket is not something visiting teams have achieved
often in India.

Earlier, negotiating a spin-friendly track with aplomb, Rohit Sharma (68) and Ravindra Jadeja (50) raised a 100-run stand in quick time after India lost four wickets, starting the day at 159 for one.