Gill, Pant Lead India in Third Test

Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant delivered impressive performances, scoring 70 and 60 runs respectively, to help India recover from a difficult position on Day 2 of the third Test against New Zealand. Their partnership of 96 runs for the fifth wicket came after India had stumbled to 86/4, trailing New Zealand's first innings total of 235 runs. Pant's aggressive innings included eight fours and two sixes but ended when he was dismissed leg before wicket by Ish Sodhi. Despite some missed catching opportunities by the New Zealand fielders, both batters maintained a high scoring rate, with India reaching 195/5 at lunch. Ravindra Jadeja stood alongside Gill at the crease as they aimed to build a substantial lead. This match is critical as New Zealand seeks to clinch their first Test series victory in India after winning the first two matches.