Day 1 reports

• Central lose skipper before start
• Early points to Central
• Toss was good to win
• Ganguly leads from the front
• Skipper’s stand ends
• India all out
• Indians don’t enjoy batting start

Day 2 reports

• Indians can hit back
• Spearman throws it away
• Agarkar reaps the benefit
• PM Drinks, day 2
• Griggs grinds on
• Central tail celebrates
• Bad light ends play early in Napier

Day 3 reports

• Time to make a statement
• Indians consolidate
• Lunch, day 3
• Rain slows Central
• Bangar sticks solidly
• Rain kills match