India was bowled out for 263 runs in reply to New Zealand’s 235 on the second day of the third and final test in Mumbai on Saturday.
Shubman Gill made a solid 90 runs, while Rishabh Pant added a quick 60, giving the home team a narrow lead of 28 runs.
Ajaz Patel took 5 wickets for 103 runs for the Black Caps.