India vs New Zealand, 3rd Test: Ajinkya Rahane scores 8th ton

Ajinkya Rahane notched up his 8th Test ton for India playing against New Zealand in the third and final Test of the three-match series

Ajinkya Rahane scored his 8th Test ton AFP

Ajinkya Rahane notched up his 8th Test ton for India playing against New Zealand in the third and final Test of the three-match series. Third Test is being played at the Holkar Stadium in Indore, this is also the first time the city has hosted a Test. Rahane before this match was on 7 hundreds from 28 matches, making his debut for India in 2013 against Australia. Rahane looked a bit uneasy on Day 1, but Day 2 proved to be another story where he was easily pulling the ball. Rahane and skipper Virat Kohli so has added 201* runs for the fourth wicket with India on 306 for 3 at time of publishing this report with both batsmen unbeaten on 100* & 121* respectively. Live cricket scorecard: India vs New Zealand, 3rd Test

This match has been a record breaking one for Rahane, he also went past 2,000 Test runs when he achieved a score of 2 runs in this match. Rahane was on 1,998 runs before this Test. Rahane to his credit has 6 Test hundreds away from home which is testimony to his class, while having just 2 tons at home. His 2 hundred at home were against South Africa last year in Delhi Test.

Day Two is expected to bring forth top-class cricket as well. Rahane will look to score hundred. Meanwhile, Kohli will aim to reach new milestones. Expect India s complete dominance in the remainder of the match. However, New Zealand have the knack of bouncing back. If they manage to restrict India below 400, they still have a chance to end the series on a winning note.