Napier: India's formidable batsmen showed remarkable tenacity as the visitors returned from the brink of disaster to save the second Test and maintain their 1-0 lead in the three-match series against New Zealand on Monday (March 30).

Smarting from the ignominy of a follow on and facing the onerous task of saving the match, Gautam Gambhir (137) showed tremendous application to stay put in the crease for nearly 11 hours, forging crucial partnerships with Rahul Dravid (62), Sachin Tendulkar (64) and VVS Laxman (124 not out) in the process.

Resuming on 252 for two, India were 476 for four when play was called off with the visitors accomplishing the mission to save the match.

Laxman and Yuvraj Singh (54) were unseparated in the end with the elegant Hyderabadi right-hander completing his 14th Test century in an effortless manner.

New Zealand all-rounder Jesse Ryder declared Man of the Match for his maiden double Ton. Third and final Test start from April 03.< /p>