India were closing in on their first Test series victory in New Zealand since 1968 as they extended their lead to 233 runs on Saturday.

India have vowed to chase victory in the third and decisive cricket Test against New Zealand starting in Wellington on Friday.

A Jesse Ryder double ton and centuries from Ross Taylor and Brendon McCullum put New Zealand in a commanding position against India on Friday.

A century by Daniel Vettori and a maiden ton for Jesse Ryder rescued New Zealand on the opening day of the first Test but India finished on top.