Rohit Sharma's radiant innings of 82 keeps running on a dubious and disintegrating pitch drove India to a telling position in the second Test against New Zealand on Sunday. The privilege hander, alongwith Wriddhiman Saha safeguarded India out of inconvenience and helped India, who were 46/5 at one phase, achieve 227/8 toward the end of Day 3 at the Eden Gardens. India extended their lead to 339 keeps running in the second innings. Virat Kohli likewise batted wonderfully for his 45 preceding being released off a ball that kept low. Saha bolstered Rohit and was unbeated at 39 toward the day's end. Before Tea, New Zealand pace pair of Matt Henry and Trent Boult gave New Zealand any expectation of a rebound in the match by taking five wickets amongst themselves and leave India disturbed position. New Zealand continued the day at their overnight score of 128/7 with Jeetan Patel and BJ Watling. Patel was solid for his lady half-century however succumbed to 47 against R Ashwin. Mohammed Shami then wrapped up the New Zealand innings by taking the staying two wickets, both LBW, and give India a 112-run first innings lead..