Mohammed Shami found reverse swing late in the first session and his dismissal of Watling and Craig in quick succession put India in complete control.

Ravichandran Ashwin dismissed Mitchell Santner for 71 after Lunch and added two more wickets to finish with his fifth 10-wicket haul in a Test match.

Luke Ronchi scored his second Test match half-century as New Zealand made a dogged start to the final day's proceedings.

India huddled up as they sought desperately sought a breakthrough.

Luke Ronchi and Mitchell Santner put on a century stand as New Zealand's overnight batsman frustrated India in the opening hour.

Mitchell Santner took the attack to the Indian spinners as his partnership with Ronchi continued to swell.

Ravindra Jadeja ended Luke Ronchi's vigil immediately after drinks in the first session.

BJ Watling hung around with Santner for a while before falling to Mohammed Shami.