LIVE Ind vs NZ 1st Test Day 4 Highlights: India declare for 234/7, set 284-run target

India declare at 234/7

India have declared their 2nd innings at 234/7 thus setting a 284-run target for New Zealand.

India 167/7 at Tea

Shreyas Iyer continued to make his debut Test match memorable with an important knock of 65 in the second innings as India made 167/7 at tea on day four of the first Test against New Zealand at the Green Park Stadium on Sunday.

Just when India looked to finish the second session on a strong note, Iyer was removed by Tim Southee to leave the match interestingly poised with the hosts having a lead of 216.

Shreyas Iyer departs after a fine innings of 65 and that will be Tea on Day 4 of the 1st Test.#TeamIndia lead by 216 runs. How many more will they add to this tally in the final session?

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Shreyas Iyer hits fifty

Shreyas Iyer continues his good form as he completes his half-century to lead India's fightback after early setbacks. Interestingly, he is now the 10th player overall and first Indian to score century in the 1st innings and follow it up with a 50+ score in 2nd innings on debut.

50+ scores in each inngs on Test debut (India)

• Dilawar Hussain 59 & 57 v Eng Kolkata 1933/34
• Sunil Gavaskar 65 & 67* v WI Port of Spain 1970/71
• Shreyas Iyer 105 & 50* v NZ Kanpur 2021/22

Ashwin departs

Unlucky for Ashwin as it was a regular short of length delivery outside off stump and he inside-edged it to the stumps while trying to play back foot drive. India are six down now. Ashwin b Jamieson 32(62) [4s-5]

India 84/5 at lunch

India were reeling at 84 for five in their second innings at lunch on the fourth day of the opening Test against New Zealand. Resuming at the overnight score of 14 for one, India lost four wickets for the addition of 70 runs in the morning session.

First innings centurion Shreyas Iyer was batting on 18 while Ravichandran Ashwin was not out on 20 at the break.

For New Zealand, Tim Southee (2/27) and Kyle Jamieson (2/21) picked up two wickets each.

Mayank Agarwal, Ravindra Jadeja depart in quick succession

India are in serious trouble as they have lost four quick wickets early on Day 4. Latest to walk back to the pavilion are Agarwal and Jadeja, who fell prey to Southee in one over. The hosts are now five down with a lead of just over 100 runs.

Rahane departs

Ajaz Patel has trapped Rahane in front of stumps as India lose their third wicket. Rahane lbw b Ajaz Patel 4(15) [4s-1]

Jamieson removes Pujara

Kyle Jamieson gives an early breakthrough to Kiwis on Day 4 as he removes Pujara to put India on backfoot. It was a short ball and it brushed Pujara's glove before carrying to wicket-keeper. Hosts are now 2 down. Pujara c Blundell b Jamieson 22(33) [4s-3]

Most consecutive innings without a 100 at #3 (India)

• 39 A Wadekar (1968-74)
• 39 C Pujara (2019-21) *
• 37 C Pujara (2013-16)
• 25 D Vengsarkar (1979-82)

Pujara and Mayank resume innings for India

Cheteshwar Pujara and Mayank Agarwal are out in the middle as Day 4 gets underway.

Day 4 is about to get underway

Day four at Green Park in Kanpur #INDvNZ pic.twitter.com/fw8HQLk7wU

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