Fast bowlers Matt Henry and William O’Rourke combined to devastating effect to dismiss India for 46 in the rain-hit first Test on Thursday, propelling New Zealand to a 134-run lead.
On a dramatic second day in Bengaluru, opener Devon Conway scored 91 before being bowled while attempting a reverse sweep against offspinner Ravichandran Ashwin.
New Zealand were 180-3 at stumps with Rachin Ravindra on 22 and Daryl Mitchell on 14 when awful light halted play in a lengthy meeting.