India, March 10 -- With Australia's top order collapsing in their second innings on Day 3, New Zealand looked poised to win the second Test match in Christchurch. The visitors won the first Test in the ongoing two-match series, but New Zealand will be looking to end it as a tie.

Day 3 began with Rachin Ravindra and Daryl Mitchell stitching a strong partnership, as both of them got fifties. Scott Kuggeleijn hammered a solid 44-run knock as New Zealand posted 372 in their second innings. Chasing 279, Australia had a massive top order collapse as openers Usman Khawaja (11) and Marnus Labuschagne (6) departed early. Meanwhile, no. 3 batter Cameron Green also only managed to register five off 21 balls, before losing his wicket.

The visitors ...