MOHALI, India, Nov 29 (Reuters) - Joe Root fell after a defiant 78 as India claimed three wickets on the fourth morning to inch closer to a comprehensive victory in the third test against England on Tuesday.

Nov 29 (Gracenote) - Scoreboard at lunch on the fourth day in the third Test between India and England on Tuesday in Mohali, India England 1st innings 283 (J. Bairstow 89) India 1st innings 417 (R. Jadeja 90, R. Ashwin 72, V. Kohli 62, J. Yadav 55, C. Pujara 51; B. Stokes 5-73, A. Rashid 4-118) England 2nd innings (Overnight: 78-4) A. Cook b R. Ashwin 12 J. Root

* New Zealand beat Pakistan in series for first time since 1985

Nov 29 (Reuters) - Neil Wagner ripped through Pakistan's tail with three wickets in six deliveries to help New Zealand dismiss the visitors for 230 and secure a 138-run victory on the final day of the second test at Seddon Park in Hamilton on Tuesday.

Nov 29 (Reuters) - New Zealand's pace bowlers sparked a final session collapse to dismiss Pakistan for 230 and give them a 138-run victory in the second test at Seddon Park in Hamilton on Tuesday, a win that also clinched a first series triumph over Pakistan since 1985.

Nov 29 (Gracenote) - Scoreboard at lunch on the fifth and final day in the second and final Test between New Zealand and Pakistan on Tuesday in Hamilton, New Zealand New Zealand 1st innings 271 (J. Raval 55; S. Khan 4-99) Pakistan 1st innings 216 (B. Azam 90no; T. Southee 6-80) New Zealand 2nd innings 313 for 5 decl (R. Taylor 102no, T. Latham 80) Pakistan 2nd innings (Overnight: 1-0; Target: 369 runs) S. Aslam not out 32

MOHALI, India, Nov 28 (Reuters) - India's Ravindra Jadeja had no regrets after falling 10 runs short of a rare test century by a number eight batsman on Monday.