Illustrated Story

Santner, Ronchi delay India's resounding win

Luke Ronchi began the fifth day with staunch defence before employing an aggressive approach, often lofting the spinners over the infield  BCCI
He raced to 80 before heaving Ravindra Jadeja across the line to give India the breakthrough  BCCI
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Mitchell Santner displayed impressive patience and technique against the spinners to hold one end up  BCCI
Mohammed Shami took two wickets in two balls in a superb display of reverse-swing bowling to leave New Zealand struggling at 205 for 7 at lunch  BCCI
R Ashwin quickly cleaned up the tail after the break to finish with 6 for 132 as India completed a memorable 197-run win in their 500th Test in Kanpur  BCCI
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