Mumbai Test: R Ashwin, Axar Patel leave New Zealand reeling in 540 chase, India need 5 wickets for victory

India need 5 wickets to win the second and final Test in Mumbai after reducing New Zealand to 140 for 5 by stumps on Day 3 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday.

India stamped their authority over New Zealand on the second and final Test in Mumbai on Sunday after riding on brilliant performances from Ravichandran Ashwin and Axar Patel at the Wankhede Stadium.

The hosts need just 5 wickets to win the match and clinch the series as New Zealand reached 140 for 5 at stumps with Henry Nicholls (36*) and Rachin Ravindra (2*) at the crease till the close of play. India set New Zealand 540 runs to win after declaring their second innings at 276 for 7.