India vs New Zealand: India in strong position as Axar Patel grabs another five-wicket haul

All-rounder Axar Patel grabbed another five-wicket haul for India in Test cricket on day 3 of the India vs New Zealand test series going on.

Axar Patel continued his golden run in favourable home conditions, grabbing another five-wicket haul to put India in the driver's seat after New Zealand were bowled out for 296 despite an opening stand of 151 on the third day of the first Test on Saturday (New Zealand).

The left-arm spinner had a couple of dream sessions when he finally found the ideal pace and turn off the surface to completely derail New Zealand's steady first innings. His final figures read 34-6-62-5 as India got a crucial 49-run first-innings lead, which increased to 63 at stumps.

Ravichandran Ashwin was also on the money as he bowled 42.3 overs to finish on 3 for 82, inching closer to becoming the third-highest Indian wicket-taker in Test cricket.