Skipper Ajinkya Rahane and youngster Musheer Khan's blitz ensured Mumbai ended Day 2 on top against Vidarbha in the Ranji Trophy final at the Wankhede Stadium on Monday.
England mounted a comeback in the final session of the second day with a clinical bowling performance but India's resilient tail end kept the hosts in front in the final Test at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium on Friday.
Australia's near-perfect day was marred by loss of early wickets as Blackcaps skipper Tim Southee ended his side's poor day with the wickets of Steve Smith (0) and Marnus Labuschagne (2).
Afghanistan managed to hold off Ireland from running away in the one-off Test with their all-rounded performance on Day 2 on Thursday at the Tolerance Oval.
South Africa bowlers Dane Piedt and Dane Paterson guided the Proteas to a mere lead of 31 runs against New Zealand at the end of play on Day 2 of the second Test at Seddon Park on Wednesday.
Inspirational spells from Alzarri Joseph and Kemar Roach ensured West Indies ended the second day on a positive note against Australia in the second Test at the Gabba on Friday.
Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel made England spinners toil hard in the third session, giving India a complete at the end of Day 2 of the first Test at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Friday.