By Shrivathsa Sridhar BENGALURU (Reuters) -Rachin Ravindra smashed a game-changing century as New Zealand posted 402 all out for a substantial first-innings lead of 356 runs over India, who responded by reaching 231-3 at stumps on the third day of the rain-affected opening test on Friday.

India were bundled out for a dismal 46, their worst total on home soil, as New Zealand's fast bowlers ran amok in overcast conditions before the tourists got to 180-3 at stumps on the second day of the rain-hit opening test on Thursday.

India hit back with a batting blitz after New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra struck 134 to guide the visitors to a lead of 356 on day three of the rain-hit opening Test on Friday.