Nov 03, V7N-Spinner Ravindra Jadeja delivered a standout performance, taking five wickets as India bowled New Zealand out for 174 in the third Test at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium. Chasing a target of 147 to avoid a 3-0 series whitewash, India now faces a tricky task on a sharply turning pitch. Jadeja ended with a remarkable match haul of 10 wickets, including five in New Zealand’s first innings, while Ravichandran Ashwin contributed three wickets in the second innings.
 
New Zealand, who started day three at 171-9, managed to add just three more runs before Ajaz Patel was dismissed for eight, caught at deep mid-wicket attempting a slog sweep off Jadeja. Will Young’s 51 was the top score in New Zealand’s second innings, as he battled on a track that has shown significant turn since day one.
 
In India’s first innings, Shubman Gill led the scoring with a fluent 90, helping India post 263 and secure a narrow 28-run lead over New Zealand’s 235. With India needing 147 for victory, this final chase will be crucial for the hosts as they aim to salvage a win and avoid a series sweep on home soil.
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