India desperate for wickets with New Zealand in control of the first Test in Wellington.
Having played 99 Tests, 231 ODIs, and 100 T20Is, Ross Taylor is on the verge of creating a world record by becoming the first to play a hundred matches in each format.
It’s the first Test of an all-too-short series, and India are favourites, but New Zealand, at home, have always shown the ability to spring a surprise.
India have won eight consecutive series across formats; they have also remained unbeaten for 12 on a row.
New Zealand have not won an ODI series in seven years: can they put an end to India's streak?
New Zealand won the first ODI against India. Avishek Dalmiya took charge as the youngest CAB president. Tom Banton re-appointed by Brisbane Heat for two more years.
Australia completed whitewash against New Zealand. Dom Sibley helped England set a mammoth target for South Africa. Ross Taylor became the highest run getter for New Zealand in Test.
Stumps, Day 2: Australia 416 (Labuschagne 143, Head 56; Wagner 4/92, Southee 4/93) lead New Zealand 109/5 (Taylor 66*; Starc 4/31) by 307 runs.
India began their World Cup campaign with a win over South Africa, while New Zealand survived a scare to beat Bangladesh.
New Zealand and West Indies will face each other in the final warm-up match of the World Cup on Tuesday at Bristol.