Virat Kohli won the toss and India chose to bat. Jayant Yadav, Mohammed Siraj and Kohli came in the eleven in place of Ishant Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja and Ajinkya Rahane. Daryll Mitchell replaced Kane Williamson for New Zealand.

Gill and Mayank scored 80 for the opening wicket.

Ajaz Patel picked all three wickets to fall before Tea as he got Gill for 44 and handed ducks to Kohli and Puajara.

Mayank got his half-century before the break as India went to Tea at 111 for 3.

Shreyas Iyer and Mayank scored 80 for the fourth wicket before the former fell to Ajaz Patel for 18.

Mayank brought up his fourth Test ton to ensure India were able to kick on despite losing wickets.

Mayank and Wriddhiman Saha made unbeaten 61 for the fifth wicket to help India end the day on 221 for 4.