Neil Wagner dismissed Umesh Yadav to end India's essay on 318.

Ravindra Jadeja and Umesh Yadav dragged India's total past 300-run mark.

Martin Guptill fell early to Umesh Yadav, but Kane Williamson looked assured and took the visitors to 71 for 1 at lunch.

Williamson grew in stature as he too brought up a fifty, denying Indian bowlers a chance for a breakthrough.

Martin Guptill fell early in the innings, trapped leg before by Umesh Yadav.

Tom Latham survived the spin test put forth by India to reach a well-made half-century.

The pair added an unbeaten stand as New Zealand reached 152 for 1 at Tea.

A long rain break however, ensured there was no further play on Day 2.