In Cricket, New Zealand after scoring 255 runs in its the second inning against India set a target of 359 runs on day three of the second Test match in Pune.

Chasing the target at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, India in second inning, were at 81 for 1 when reports last came in.

In the first inning, Kiwis hit 259 runs while in response India bowled out for 156 runs.

New Zealand have one nil lead in the three match series after winning the first test at Bengaluru by 8 wickets.