New Zealand crumbled to 105 all out in their second innings here Saturday leaving India a target of 407 to win the first Test at Eden Park.
The hosts' second innings lasted only 41.2 overs on day three after they decided against enforcing the follow-on. India were bowled out for 202 in their first innings before lunch.
It was an all-round effort from the Indian bowlers Mohammed Shami (3/37), Zaheer Khan (2/23), Ishant Sharma (3/28) and Ravindra Jadeja (1/10).
Ross Taylor (41) was the top scorer for New Zealand that made 503 in the first innings.
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