After a washed out opening day and a rain-reduced second day, India eventually resumed half an hour later than scheduled on day three, following a delay for a wet outfield, on 146-3.

Jamieson took a crucial early wicket as New Zealand started the day strongly, as he trapped Virat Kohli leg before wicket leaving the Indian captain unable to add to his overnight score of 44.

This started a passage of play that saw India lose three wickets for 33 runs including Ajinkya Rahane for 49 when he pulled a ball to a fielder and was caught at forward square leg.

India reached lunch at 211-7 before Jamieson completed his fifth five wicket haul in eight Test matches when he claimed two dismissals in as many balls after the restart.

India were eventually bowled out for 217 and with overcast conditions favouring the bowlers the New Zealand opening batsmen started their innings watchfully with Tom Latham and Devon Conway helping their side to 36-0 at tea.

After the break, the partnership ended when Latham was caught at short extra cover for 30.

Conway, who burst on to the international stage with a double hundred on his Test debut against England earlier this month, was caught for 54 at mid-on after an innings that had given New Zealand the upper hand.

A few minutes after Conway’s dismissal play ended early due to bad light with New Zealand on 101-2, still 116 runs behind.

With a reserve sixth day available, there are still three days for a positive result to be forced although the weather forecast for the Hampshire Bowl tomorrow indicates more time is likely to be lost with rain expected for much of the day.

If there is not a winner at the end of play on Wednesday (June 23) the match will be declared a draw and the two sides will share the trophy.