Indian batters' poor show continued for the second day after they added just 43 runs to their overnight score of 122-5 to end their first innings on 165 at the Basin Reserve on Saturday. Ajinkya Rahane top-scored with 46 while Rishabh Pant scored 19. Tim Southee and debutant Kyle Jamieson finished with four wickets each.

After dominating with the ball, New Zealand ruled over India with the willow too. The hosts were 116-2 at tea with skipper Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor looking solid. The duo went on to post a 91-run stand for the third wicket. By the time New Zealand ended the day at 216-5, the hosts had taken a 51-run lead.