Gautam Gambhir hit his 11th half-century to take
India to 102/1 following-on in their second innings on the fourth day of the second Test against New Zealand at McLean Park in Napier.
Gambhir reached the landmark through his eighth hit to the fence and has added 72 runs with Rahul Dravid for the second wicket. The third day's play started with Gambhir and Dravid resuming the Indian second innings at 47/1.
India have their backs to the wall with stand-in captain Virender Sehwag getting out to an irresponsible shot after New Zealand enforced the follow-on with a lead of 314 runs on Day 3.
Sehwag threw away his wicket in a highly irresponsible act to leave India at 30/1. New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori brought off-spinner Jeetan Patel in the act and Sehwag walked into the trap.
Sehwag had a wild heave at the first delivery, but edged it to fine leg for a boundary. Next delivery, Sehwag tried to slog sweep, missed the ball and was trapped plumb in front of the wicket. Sehwag hit 4 fours in his 22-run knock.
Earlier, India were made to follow-on after they were bundled out for 305 runs in their first innings. India lost wickets in quick succession after tea with Dinesh Karthik (6) becoming the first victim, caught at third slip by Jesse Ryder off Chris Martin.
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