HAMILTON: India were poised to set a substantial first innings lead over New Zealand when they ended the second day of the first Test on Thursday one run behind and with six wickets in hand.
Steady batting by India, restricted by New Zealand's defensive approach and their own reluctance to take risks, led them to 278 for four at the close when bad light ended play six overs early.
With Sachin Tendulkar unbeaten on 70 and Yuvraj Singh on eight, and strong batting to follow, the way was clear for India to dominate the Test.
New Zealand - after scoring a meek 279 on a placid wicket - managed just four wickets during the day
