Agarwal nears 150 as India grind New Zealand

Lunch India 285 for 6 (Agarwal 146*, Axar 32*, Ajaz 6-103) vs New Zealand

Ajaz Patel continued to keep New Zealand in the Test, while Mayank Agarwal continued to keep India slightly ahead, as the first session on the second day followed the tone set on the first day. Agarwal, on 120 overnight, had progressed to 146 at lunch, with Axar Patel batting on 32. Ajaz remained New Zealand's only wicket-taker, having take