Laxman, Harbhajan take India ahead
India began the day in edgy fashion with Sachin Tendulkar nearly run-out off the first ball•AFP
Rahul Dravid weathered the storm with defence before opening up to play some good shots•AFP
... but Tim Southee sent back Dravid at the other end•AFP
Suresh Raina added 52 with Laxman but holed out playing a reckless shot•AFP
Daniel Vettori got Tendulkar soon after, as New Zealand attacked with intent•AFP
VVS Laxman joined him in and the pair raised 75 runs cautiously•AFP
Laxman stayed put and brought up another half-century under pressure as India made slow headway•AFP
India were looking to Laxman to build a significant first-innings lead but Chris Martin trapped him in front to help New Zealand fight back•AFP
Laxman delighted his home fans with some trademark shots ...•AFP
He proceeded to reach a half-century in his first Test innings at home•AFP
Harbhajan Singh, however, made his third fifty-plus score of the series and extended India's lead with Sreesanth•AFP
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