India Faces Uphill Battle in Third Test Against New Zealand

A late collapse on Day 1 leaves India trailing by 149 runs as New Zealand capitalizes on key Indian errors.

India's promising start was undone by a late-day collapse, losing three wickets in eight balls, ending at 86/4.
Ravindra Jadeja's five-wicket haul helped dismiss New Zealand for 235, but India's batting faltered under pressure.
Virat Kohli's run-out and Yashasvi Jaiswal's reverse sweep dismissal highlighted India's poor decision-making.
New Zealand's Ajaz Patel capitalized on India's errors, taking crucial wickets late on the first day.
India's hopes rest on Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant to stabilize the innings and close the gap on Day 2.