refreshRight then, that's a thrilling conclusion to the first Test between India and New Zealand! With a commanding performance, New Zealand has drawn first blood in this three-match series, with Tom Latham making history by breaking a 36-year dry spell on Indian soil. Coming into this series after a disappointing outing against Sri Lanka, everything seemed stacked against the Kiwis. However, they have staged a remarkable comeback, reasserting their authority in red-ball cricket. The action now shifts to Pune, where the second Test at the MCA Stadium promises even more excitement. Mark your calendars for Thursday, October 24th, with the first ball scheduled to be bowled at 4 am GMT! Be sure to join us early for all the pre-match insights and buildup. Until then, stay tuned, take care, and goodbye!
Rachin Ravindra is the Player of the Match for his outstanding knocks with the bat in both innings. He scored 173 runs in total! He says it was a nice wicket to bat on and the odds were in his favour. Adds that the clarity in his mind with the footwork helps a lot and he just backs himself to play positively. Mentions that when you have 6 Tests in a row in sub-continent conditions you have to be prepared and in Chennai, he wanted to have a look at how to play on red soil and black soil pitches. Says that he likes to be in good positions while batting, not necessarily taking the game to the opponent but playing freely. Further adds that he loves the support of this crowd and is great to play in front of his family and friends.
Tom Latham, the victorious skipper says that they also would have batted first and it was a great toss to lose. Adds that they set the game beautifully in the first two innings but knew India would come hard at them. States that despite having knocked India over for 46 they knew they needed to play well and never thought India were out of the game. Mentions that the ability William O'Rourke has to generate that extra bounce and movement is exceptional and he is glad to have him in the side and is rightly backed by the rest of the bowling unit. Appreciates Rachin Ravindra and says that he has shown his class despite being slotted into a new role is great.
Rohit Sharma, the skipper of India is up for a chat. He says it was a great effort with the bat in the second innings after a disappointing first-inning performance. Adds that they didn't bat well in the first innings and wanted to improve and a couple of guys stood out. Mentions that when you are 350-odd runs behind, you can't think too much and just play according to the ball. Says that when Sarfaraz and Pant were batting everyone was on the edge and it was a treat to watch them bat and a couple of partnerships got them back in the game. Tells they have to take responsibility for being bowled out for 46, but as he said earlier, he didn't expect the ball to do that much under overcast conditions and got it wrong. Ends by saying that, they have got a lot of players in the team who know how to come back after a setback and they will be looking to do exactly that in the next game.
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India dominated most of Day 4, thanks to an inspired partnership between Rishabh Pant and Sarfaraz Khan, who added 177 runs and comfortably erased the deficit. Sarfaraz notched up a magnificent 150, setting India on course for a big lead. However, the introduction of the second new ball changed the momentum dramatically. Tim Southee struck, dismissing Sarfaraz and triggering a stunning collapse as India crumbled from 400/3 to 462 all out. Pant fell heartbreakingly short of a century, dismissed for 99, and New Zealand were left with a modest target of just 107 runs. However, bad light brought an early end to proceedings after only four balls in the final innings, setting the stage for a thrilling finish on Day 5.
Day 3 was packed with even more action. Despite losing a few quick wickets in the middle, New Zealand found stability through a gritty partnership between Rachin Ravindra and Tim Southee. The pair frustrated the Indian bowlers, steering the total to an imposing 402 and handing the Kiwis a commanding 356-run lead. Rachin starred with a brilliant 134, while Southee’s 65 provided valuable support. Facing a daunting deficit, India needed a heroic response, and their openers, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rohit Sharma, gave them a promising start. However, both fell just when they seemed set, leaving Virat Kohli and Sarfaraz Khan to rebuild. The duo’s 136-run partnership gave India hope, but Kohli’s dismissal off the last ball of the day handed New Zealand a crucial opening heading into Day 4.
Let's quickly go over the rollercoaster recap of the past four days - After the entire opening day was washed out due to rain, Day 2 brought a surprising turn of events. Rohit Sharma won the toss and boldly chose to bat first under heavy overcast conditions, with the pitch having remained under covers for more than a day. The decision backfired as New Zealand’s pace attack, led by Matt Henry and William O'Rourke, made the ball talk and dismantled India for a paltry 46 runs. In response, the Kiwi openers batted with caution, capitalizing on the sun peeking through to tame the pitch. Devon Conway’s fluent 91 and a solid start from Rachin Ravindra propelled New Zealand to 180/3, as bad light curtailed play towards the end of the day.
Yet, Rachin Ravindra, the centurion from the first innings, had other plans. He stepped up to the crease and picked up right where he left off. A flurry of boundaries quickly settled any lingering nerves, and soon it was a masterclass in sensible batting between Rachin and Will Young. Rohit Sharma searched for answers, probing his bowlers and trying to find a way to break the partnership, but the pitch offered little assistance, and the spinners couldn't find their rhythm. Both batters continued to build momentum, wrapping up the chase with ease and silencing the crowd, handing India a defeat with 8 wickets in hand. New Zealand have secured their third Test victory in India, a monumental achievement that hasn’t been seen since their last wins in 1969 and 1988!
Chasing a modest target of just 107, New Zealand faced an early onslaught from Bumrah and Siraj, which proved to be a challenging start. The Kiwis lost Tom Latham right away, leaving them under immense pressure as the passionate home crowd got behind the bowlers, intensifying the nerves. Bumrah consistently beat the outside edges but just couldn't find the nick needed for a breakthrough. However, after a prolonged spell, he finally trapped Devon Conway, giving India a glimmer of hope to stage a comeback.
WHAT A WIN FOR THE KIWIS! New Zealand have pulled off a sensational victory, chasing down the target with 8 wickets in hand to take a 1-0 lead in this series! This is truly a special Sunday for New Zealand Cricket, with the Men’s team scripting history and the Women’s team hoping to follow suit later today in the T20 World Cup Final against South Africa. This victory holds extra significance, as New Zealand have secured their first Test win on Indian soil in 36 years, toppling a side that has been nearly unbeatable at home for years. A monumental achievement by the Black Caps, thoroughly deserved after an outstanding all-round performance.
27.4FOUR! THE BLACKCAPS HAVE DONE IT! Ravindra Jadeja drops it short and outside off, Will Young cuts it away. Jasprit Bumrah at short third dives to his left but fails to stop it from going for a boundary. It is all smiles in the Kiwi camp, both Rachin Ravindra and Will Young hug each other and walk off with a big smile on their faces. NEW ZEALAND WIN BY 8 WICKETS!
27.3Quicker, full and on middle, Will Young blocks it out.
27.2SCORES LEVEL! Flighted, full and on middle, Rachin Ravindra sweeps it towards deep square leg for a run.
27.1Tossed up, full and on middle, Will Young lofts it away but not with much timing. The batters think it will go away, a few Kiwi fans and the dressing room start celebrating, but it slows down in the outfield as mid on mops it up. Only a single taken!
26.6Full, on off, Will Young knocks it down to long on and takes a single. New Zealand just 3 runs away now!
26.5Flatter, full and on leg, stay low. Will Young moves back to work it away but misses.
26.4Shortish and on middle, Will Young keeps it out to the leg side.
26.3FOUR! Nicely played! 100 UP FOR THE KIWIS! Flighted, full and around middle. Will Young moves away from the traditional way and brings out the reverse sweep through backward point for a boundary. New Zealand just one hit away from the win now!
26.2BEAUTY! Floated, full and on off, holds its line. Will Young gets drawn forward and tries to block but plays down the wrong line as the ball zips past the outside edge.
26.1Tossed up, full and on middle, Will Young stays deep in his crease and blocks it out.
25.6Quicker, full and angling into leg, Will Young misses his flick as the ball goes off his pads towards short fine leg. A leg bye is taken.
25.5A bit short again, on middle, Will Young keeps it out.
25.4Flatter, short and on middle, Will Young moves back to defend but gets a leading edge along the ground towards point.
25.3Flighted, full and on middle, Will Young defends it on the front foot.
25.2Tossed up, full and on middle, Will Young prods out and blocks it.
25.1Floated, full and on middle, angling in, Will Young fends it off the inner half of the bat to the leg side.
24.6Darts one full and on leg, Rachin Ravindra once again gets low and tries to paddle it away but misses and gets hit on the pads.
24.5Gives this one some more flight, full and on off, this one grip and turns away with bounce. Rachin Ravindra goes down for the sweep but misses it completely.
24.4Tossed up, full and on off, Rachin Ravindra prods out and blocks it away.
24.3INTO THE SINGLE DIGITS NOW! Flighted, full and on off, Will Young drills it towards long on for a single. The Kiwis need 9 runs to win now!
24.2Floated, full and on middle, Will Young turns it to the leg side.
24.1Flatter, short and on middle, Will Young nudges it to short mid-wicket.
Ravichandran Ashwin is introduced into the attack with New Zealand needing just 10 more runs to win.
23.6Goes short and around off, Will Young cuts it through cover-point for one.
23.5Flighted, full and on off, Rachin Ravindra sweeps it towards deep square leg for a single.
23.4Pushed through quicker but well outside off, Rachin Ravindra leaves it alone.
23.3Quicker, short and around off,, Rachin Ravindra moves back to punch it but misses.
23.2Tossed up, full and on off, Rachin Ravindra strides out to block it away.
23.1A massive shout for caught behind, but turned down! Floated, full and around off, Rachin Ravindra goes for the sweep but hits his bat on the ground and misses it. The Indians think he has hit that but in the end decides against the review.
22.6Looped up, full and on middle, Rachin Ravindra drills it down to long on for a single. The Kiwis inching closer to the win now!
22.5Goes short again, on middle, Rachin Ravindra moves back and pushes it back to the bowler.
22.4FOUR! Fine shot! Flighted, full and on middle, Rachin Ravindra goes down and nails the sweep between deep square leg and deep mid-wicket for a boundary. New Zealand 13 runs away from the win now!
22.3A googly now, full and on middle, turns in, Rachin Ravindra uses his feet to work it away but misses to get hit on the pads.
22.2Tossed up, full and on middle, Rachin Ravindra strides out and blocks it out.
22.1Short and around off, Will Young punches it through covers for one.
21.6Short and on middle, Will Young nudges it towards mid-wicket for a single.
21.5DROPPED! You don't see this often, but a tough chance! Quicker, full and on middle, Will Young backs away and drills it aerially down the pitch. Ravindra Jadeja on his follow-through gets low but fails to hold on to it. A rare sight to see Jadeja drop a catch!
21.4Uppish but safe! Flighted, full and around off, Rachin Ravindra goes inside out to loft it over covers but slices it. It lands in front of extra covers where Ravichandran Ashwin dives to his right to make a fine stop. Just one!
21.3Tossed up, full and on middle, Will Young gets beaten by the flight as he goes to slog it away. The ball takes the inside edge and rolls towards square leg for a run.
21.2Floated, full and around off, Rachin Ravindra goes down and drags his sweep towards deep mid-wicket for a single.
21.1Flatter, short and just outside off, Rachin Ravindra looks to cut it away but gets beaten on the extra bounce.
20.6Quicker and fuller, on off, Will Young opens the bat face and glides it to the right of slip. New Zealand just need 22 more runs to win!
20.5Full and on leg, Rachin Ravindra hangs back and times his shot to perfection to deep mid-wicket for three more runs. This also brings up the 50-run partnership between these two! A match winning partnership for sure!
20.4FOUR! Second boundary off the over and Rachin Ravindra seems to be in a hurry to wrap things up! Full, on middle and leg, Rachin shimmies down the track again and flicks it off his pads to the deep mid-wicket fence for a boundary.
20.3Short and on leg, Rachin Ravindra hangs back and knocks it down to mid-wicket.
20.2FOUR! Beautiful shot! Pitched up, on middle again, Rachin Ravindra skips down to the pitch of the ball and creams it through cover for a boundary.
20.1Flights it full, on middle, Rachin Ravindra drives it neatly back to the bowler who half stops it getting low on his follow-through.
19.6Tossed up, on off, Will Young drives it to the left of the bowler who moves across quickly and mops it up.
Slight halt! Will Young got hit on the neck and the physio is in to check on him. A lot of redness on the left side of his neck and he is going through the concussion check. We are ready to resume again.
19.5This track has all of a sudden started to spit venom! Pitched up, on middle, the ball shoots off the deck and hits Young on the neck as he tries to sweep it across. The physio has to walk out to have a check!
19.4Full, on middle and off, Rachin Ravindra sweeps it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
19.3Tossed up, on off, Rachin Ravindra steers it to backward point.
19.2Full, outside off, Rachin Ravindra prods out and blocks.
19.1Oh dear! What was that ball? That would have shocked the batter! Ravindra Jadeja bowls it full on one of the roughs, outside off and generates an immense turn that comes back in with a great bounce almost knocking the head off Rachin. He sways away and lets it go through.
18.6SIX! BANG! Gets hold of it and sends it sailing over the fence! New Zealand just 34 runs away now! This is floated full, on middle and leg, Will Young takes a step out and gets to the pitch of the ball, hits it across with ease and gets it over mid-wicket for a biggie.
18.5Full, on middle, Will Young blocks it out.
18.4Fires it in, quicker and flatter, on leg, Rachin Ravindra shimmies down the track and taps it in front of long on for a single.
18.3Flighted full, on off, Will Young skips down the track and lofts it off the cue end to long on for a single.
18.2Fuller and turning back into the batter, on leg, Will Young goes deep in the crease and tucks it down to short fine.
18.1Starts from over the wicket and lands it very full, on middle and leg, Rachin Ravindra knocks it down to long on for a single.
Spin from both ends but still no signs of Ravichandran Ashwin. It will be Kuldeep Yadav to share the attack.
17.6A play and a miss! Good over this from Ravindra Jadeja! Just a run off it. This is short and outside off, Will Young tries to cut but misses.
17.5Pitched up, on off, Will Young pats it to the off side.
17.4Pitched right in one of the rough, outside off and the ball turns in with some extra bounce. Will Young looks to sway away but the ball wears him on the glove.
17.3Tossed up, on off, Will Young pushes it back to the bowler of the inner half of the bat.
17.2Full and on middle and leg, Will Young makes a solid block down the deck.
17.1Fuller and outside off, Rachin Ravindra hangs back and cuts it to deep point for a single.
16.6Hard length and on off again, Will Young pats it out to short covers.
16.5Short of a length and on off, Will Young stays back and keeps it out to the off side.
16.4Good effort! Full again and on middle, Rachin Ravindra flicks it with good timing wide of short mid-wicket. KL Rahul dives to his left and makes a fine half-stop. He saves three for the time as the batters take one.
16.3Touch fuller and around off, Rachin Ravindra looks for the drive on the up but only manages to stab it to short covers.
16.2Length again, on middle, Rachin Ravindra pushes it to short covers.
16.1Good length and on middle, angling in, Rachin Ravindra stays back and guides it towards point.
Mohammed Siraj (6-3-15-0) comes back into the attack.
15.6A bit quicker, full and on middle, Rachin Ravindra looks to work it away but gets a leading edge along the ground through point for one. 9 runs again from Jadeja's over!
15.5Slows it up, full and on off, Rachin Ravindra defends it on the front foot
15.4FOUR! Put away! Ravindra Jadeja drags his length back and outside off. Rachin Ravindra gets the chance to free his arms, rocks back and crunches it wide of deep point for a boundary.
15.3Flighted, full and around middle, Rachin Ravindra strides out and blocks it out.
15.2Swing and a miss! Tossed up, full and on off, turns in again, Rachin Ravindra goes down for a big slog sweep but fails to connect.
15.1FOUR BYES! That beats everyone! Floated, full and around off, lands in the rough, turns in sharply and does not get up at all. Rachin Ravindra steps across to play at it but misses and the ball goes under Dhruv Jurel's legs for a boundary. Crucial runs for the Kiwis!
14.6BEATEN! Goes a bit fuller this time and in that channel outside off, holds its line as well. Will Young prods forward to defend but gets beaten on the outside edge.
14.5Short of a length and just outside off, Will Young leaves it alone.
14.4Good length and on middle, takes pace off, gets some extra bounce as well while angling in. Rachin Ravindra goes through his flick early and misses as the ball goes off his thigh pads towards deep square leg. They cross. The umpire signals nothing so Ravindra will get that run into his account.
14.3Back of a length and around middle, Rachin Ravindra pats it down towards covers.
14.2Hits the length hard and on middle, gets it to nip away a bit after hitting the deck. Rachin Ravindra looks to play at it but gets squared up as the ball goes off his thigh pad towards slip cordon.
14.1On a length and on middle, Rachin Ravindra steers it away towards point.
13.6Fires one in, full and on middle, Will Young turns it to the leg side. 9 runs off the over!
13.5Quicker and fuller, on middle, Will Young lunges out and looks to block but the ball bounces a bit to much to catch the shoulder of the bat and rolls back to the leg side.
13.4FOUR! TWO IN TWO! 50 UP FOR THE KIWIS! Ravindra Jadeja drags his length back and outside off, Will Young rocks back quickly and cuts it away through point for another boundary. New Zealand needs 55 runs to win now!
13.3FOUR! Gets it away now! Floated, full and around middle, Will Young goes down to sweep it away but gets a top edge. The ball runs away to the vacant fine leg fence for a boundary.
13.2Quicker, full and on leg, Will Young looks to flick it but misses to get hit on the pads.
13.1Tossed up, full and on off, Will Young prods out to block it away.
13.1Oh..close! Nevermind it is a No Ball for overstepping! Flatter, short and around off, skids through, Will Young moves back to cut it away but misses.
Ravindra Jadeja is introduced into the attack.
12.6FOUR! Lovely shot! This is exactly what the Kiwis need, positive intent! Fuller in length again and on middle, angles in. Rachin Ravindra uses his wrists this time and flicks it away through mid-wicket for another boundary. 12 runs and the wicket of Devon Conway from the over!
12.5Back of a length and on middle, Rachin Ravindra stays back and blocks it on the pitch.
12.4FOUR! Fine start from the centurion in the first innings! Jasprit Bumrah serves this full and just around off. Rachin Ravindra takes his front foot closer to the ball, opens the face of his bat and guides it away nicely through point for a boundary.
Drinks! Just as the Kiwis began to silence the crowd and ease the pressure with a flurry of boundaries, Bumrah strikes, and it’s the big fish, Devon Conway! The breakthrough has reignited the energy in the stadium, and the pressure shifts right back onto New Zealand. While the visitors have managed the chase well so far, they’ll need to survive a few more overs to regain control. India, on the other hand, will be sniffing an opportunity - they need wickets, and they need them fast to swing the momentum firmly in their favour. This game is perfectly poised and we are in for another hour of exciting cricket! With that said, the centurion from the first inning, Rachin Ravindra is the new batter to walk out for New Zealand!
12.3OUT! LBW! Excellent review from India! Jasprit Bumrah gets his second and provides another crucial breakthrough. He comes around the wicket, lands this on a good length, on middle, angles in and then holds its line, keeps a bit low. Devon Conway gets squared up trying to play at it and the ball thumps the back pad. There is a huge shout for LBW, but turned down. Rohit Sharma after having a chat with his players takes the review here. UltraEdge shows no bat involved and Ball Tracking comes up with three reds. Conway goes back for 17 off 39. New Zealand still needs 72 runs to win with 8 wickets in hand!
12.2FOUR! A flurry of boundaries for the Kiwis in the last couple of overs! Jasprit Bumrah goes fuller and on middle, angling in. Devon Conway closes the face of the bat and flicks it away nicely through mid-wicket for four runs.
12.1Back of a length and around off, Devon Conway dabs it down to point.
11.6Just outside off, on a length, Will Young is happy to leave it alone. New Zealand 76 more runs to win.
11.5FOUR! That's a poor ball and is rightly treated by Young! Mohammed Siraj digs it in short, on middle, this sits up perfectly for Will Young to free his arms and he pulls it through mid-wicket for a boundary.
11.4Great effort again. This time it is Kuldeep Yadav! Mohammed Siraj goes full and on middle and leg, Will Young waits and flicks it to the left of mid-wicket where Kuldeep Yadav dives and makes a solid stop.
11.3Good length, just outside off, Will Young leans ahead and pats it to backward point.
11.2FOUR! Perfectly timed! Beautiful to watch! On a length, outside off, Will Young waits for the ball to get to him and just opens the bat face to push it through backward point for a boundary.
11.1On a length, on middle and off, Devon Conway clips it to the left of mid on where Ashwin dives and makes a stop keeping it down to just a single.
Change? No, India going with the pacers at the moment. There are a few dark clouds over the ground and that might be a factor in continuing with Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah.
10.6That's the best of deliveries seen today! Great effort from Dhruv Jurel behind the stumps! Jasprit Bumrah angles this into the batter, on a short of a good length and gets the ball to nip away off the surface beating the outside edge. Dhruv Jurel initially moves to his left to follow the line but does exceptionally well to move back to his right and dives to make the stop.
10.5Strighter and fuller, on middle, Will Young shows the full face of the bat and pushes it back to the bowler.
10.4And again! On a good length, just outside off, this keeps low off the surface and goes past the outside edge.
10.3Beaten! Jasprit Bumrah is missing the outside edges by not more than a whisker! Hurls this on a length and on off with some extra bounce and shape that takes the ball away a bit. Will Young tries to play at it with a straight bat but the ball zips past the outside edge.
10.2On a good length, on middle and off, Devon Conway tucks it to mid-wicket for a single.
10.1Ouch! That's a beauty from Bumrah! On a back of a length and on off, gets the ball to nip back in sharply almost cutting Conway in halves. He gets an inside edge back onto his body.
9.6Serves it fuller than a good length, on off, Will Young with very soft hands just pats it to point. Another maiden from Siraj and New Zealand need 86 more runs to win.
9.5Angles this back into the batter, on off, Will Young stabs it down the deck right under his eyeline.
9.4On a length, outside off, Will Young shoulders arms.
9.3Bends his back and hits the deck hard, on off and gets the ball to shape back in a long way, Will Young holds his bat high, watches the ball till the very end and opts to leave it go past.
9.2Another length ball, on off, Will Young drops his bat at it and blocks it to gully.
9.1On a good length, on middle and leg, Will Young tucks it across to square leg.
8.6FOUR! Fortuitous boundary for Conway! Bumrah bangs it on a hard length, on off, angling away and straightening a bit while the ball keeps low. Devon Conway is squared up and he hops back but keeps his bat low. The ball catches a thick outside edge and goes past gully for a boundary.
8.5Angling away, outside off, Devon Conway leaves it alone.
8.4Another peach of a delivery! Bangs it on a hard length on middle and off and gets the ball to straighten with some extra zip off the surface. Devon Conway looks to keep it out but the ball goes past the outside edge again.
8.3Follows back with a good delivery does Bumrah! Drags the length back and angles it away on middle and off, gets the ball to jag back in, Devon Conway hops back and looks to defend but misses.
8.2FOUR! Two boundaries in quick succession and that silents the crowd and eases some nerves for the Kiwis! Jasprit Bumrah overpitches this on off, Devon Conway leans on and drives it past mid off for a boundary.
8.1Comes from over the wicket and angles it away, on a good length, outside off, Devon Conway tries to force a push at it through covers but misses by not much on the outside edge.
7.6FOUR! First boundary of the chase! Not the ideal line with a silly mid off in place. Siraj errs and angles it into the pads, on a length, Will Young just tickles it on its way to the right of deep fine leg for a boundary. New Zealand need 94 runs to win now!
7.5On off, on a good length, Will Young offers a solid block.
7.4Gets the line closer to the off-stump and the ball straightens just a touch. Will Young leans ahead and looks to block but gets an outside edge that goes to gully.
7.3Bowls this on a length, outside off with some movement off the deck that takes the ball further away, Will Young sees the line and opts to let this one go through.
7.2Bashes hard into the deck and angles it into the right-hander, on middle and leg, Will Young stays deep in the crease and tucks it to mid-wicket.
7.1Goes full and just outside off, Will Young with deft hands just blocks it straight down the deck.
6.6Comes from around the wicket and hits the hard length, on off, Devon Conway stabs it down the deck. Just a single off that over and New Zealand need 98 more runs to win!
6.5Angles it away, outside off, Devon Conway looks to reach for it away from his body with no foot movement and gets beaten on the outside edge. Virat Kohli is getting the crowd involved now!
6.4Continues from over the wicket and goes full, on off, Devon Conway confidently leans on and pushes it to mid off.
The helmet is coming out now. Sarfaraz Khan has been placed at short leg.
6.3Ouch! Cramps the batter for any room and attacks the ribs, on a back of a length, Devon Conway looks to tuck it down but gets rapped on the glove.
6.2Angles it away, on a back of a length with some extra bounce off the deck, Devon Conway rides the bounce and fends it out to gully off the shoulder of the bat.
6.1Lands it fuller and on middle, Will Young just taps it to mid on and sneaks in a quick single.
5.6Another maiden for Mohammed Siraj! Good length and on off, shapes away, Devon Conway leaves it alone.
5.5Back of a length and on middle, Devon Conway stays back and pats it down to the leg side with his bottom hand coming off the bat again.
5.4Overpitched and on middle, Devon Conway connects with the drive but does not get any timing as the ball goes towards covers.
5.3Keeps low! Pitched up and around off, angles away again. Devon Conway looks to drive it away but misses as the ball does not bounce that much and almost rolls to the keeper.
5.2Play and a miss! Full again and just outside off, angles away, Devon Conway hangs his bat away to push at it but gets beaten on the outside edge. Loose shot!
5.1Fuller in length and on middle and off, Devon Conway strides out and blocks it out.
4.6Great effort in the deep! Fuller one and angling into the pads, Will Young glances it nicely wide of fine leg. Mohammed Siraj runs to his right and puts in an excellent dive to make a stop. He keeps it down to two runs and this will lift up the spirits of the hosts. New Zealand needs 99 runs to win now!
4.5Fuller and on off, Devon Conway taps it in front of covers and takes on Ravindra Jadeja for a quick run. The throw hits Young and defeats away towards fine leg but the Kiwis decides against the overthrow.
4.4Ouch! Jasprit Bumrah hits the hard length, on middle, shoots up and nips away viciously. Devon Conway tries to take evasive action but the ball hits the glove and luckily for him falls safely on the off side.
4.3Back of a length but way down the leg side, Devon Conway makes an easy leave.
4.2Goes fuller and on middle and leg, jags back in, Devon Conway tries to play with a straight bat but misses to get hit on the pads. Bumrah is making the ball move both ways here!
4.1On a length and on middle, Will Young nudges it towards square leg for a single.
3.6Good leave! Mohammed Siraj pulls his length back a bit, on the fifth stump line, this one nips back in a lot. Devon Conway leaves it on length as the ball just goes over the off pole.
3.5BEATEN! Mohammed Siraj goes full again and just outside off, angles away, Devon Conway has a poke at it but gets beaten on the outside edge.
3.4Pitched up and around off, Devon Conway drives it off the bottom half of the bat back to the bowler. Runs are not coming easy for the Kiwis here!
3.3Goes fuller and on middle, shapes in, Devon Conway misses his flick and gets hit on the pads.
3.2JAFFA! Mohammed Siraj hits the hard length around middle, this one hits a crack, angles in and then goes the other way. Devon Conway is stuck in his crease and gets squared up as the ball zips past the outside edge.
3.1Devon Conway gets off the mark now! Fuller and on the pads, Devon Conway clips it away towards deep square leg where Jasprit Bumrah cuts it off. Two runs taken.
2.6Pulls his length back a bit around off, Will Young lifts his bat and lets it go to the keeper.
2.5Overpitched and on middle, shaping in, Will Young drills it back to the bowler.
2.4Hits the length hard again, on off, gets it to shape back in again. Will Young looks to defend but gets an inside edge towards the leg side.
2.3Good length and on the sixth stump line, jags back in a long way, Will Young steers it towards gully where the fielder makes a good stop.
2.2New Zealand are underway now! Fuller and on middle, drifting into the pads, Will Young flicks it wide of deep square leg for a couple of runs.
2.1BEATEN! Jasprit Bumrah bowls this full and on off, angles in and then straightens a bit. Will Young plays inside the line of it as the ball zips past the outside edge.
1.6MAIDEN OVER! Good length and on middle, Devon Conway gets behind the line of it and fends it away. 2 overs done, the Kiwis yet to get underway in this chase!
1.5Full again and on off, Devon Conway prods out and blocks it out.
1.4Fuller and on leg, Devon Conway fails to work it away as the ball goes off his pads wide of the keeper. Conway wants the run but is sent back.
1.3On a length and around off, Devon Conway dabs it down to point.
1.2Another huge shout for LBW, but turned down! Mohammed Siraj pitches it up around leg, shaping in sharply. Devon Conway looks to flick it away but misses and gets hit on the pads. Sarfaraz Khan from mid-wicket runs in front of the umpire and pleads but this one is pitched outside leg.
1.1Steams in from over the wicket and bangs it into the deck on a back of a length on middle and leg and shaping down leg, Devon Conway leaves it alone.
Will Young walks out to bat at number 3 for New Zealand! It will be Mohammed Siraj to share the new ball from the other end!
0.6OUT! LBW! BUMRAH STRIKES! A perfect start for India and this is exactly what they needed. Jasprit Bumrah serves this full again and around middle, gets it to nip back in sharply. Tom Latham looks to block it but plays down the wrong line and gets beaten by the inward movement to get hit on the pads. There is a massive appeal and up goes the finger. It looks plumb unless there is some bat involved. Latham takes a review here. UltraEdge confirms no bat involved and Ball Tracking comes up with three reds. Latham goes back for a duck and the Kiwis are rocked early! Jasprit Bumrah finishes with a wicket maiden!
0.5Oh..beauty! Everyone including the crowd is up in appeal, but the umpire stays unmoved! Jasprit Bumrah from 'over the wicket starts with a full delivery, on off, angling away. Tom Latham looks to push at it but gets beaten on the outside edge. India decides against the review!
Right then, we’re finally set for the action to take over on this decisive final day! The revised first session will run until 7 am GMT, which could be enough to reveal the direction this game will take. The umpires have made their way out to the middle, and the Indian players are greeted with a thunderous roar from the passionate Chinnaswamy crowd as they burst open after the final pep talk from skipper, Rohit Sharma in a huddle! Opening the chase for New Zealand are Tom Latham and Devon Conway, both determined to gun down the 107-run target. Jasprit Bumrah is ready at the top of his mark and will continue from where he left off. Away we go!
Glenn Phillips is up for a quick chat. He says that he tries to be involved in all aspects of the game especially in Test cricket because as a batter you can only contribute in one department. Adds that he works and trains on his speed but has the genetics as well. Mentions that the second new ball was crucial for them and they knew a couple of early breakthroughs with it would get them back in the game. Says India batted brilliantly to put them under the pump, but credits their pacers for the come back and putting them in a crucial position.
PITCH REPORT - Simon Doull is alongside Murali Kartik in the middle for the pitch analysis. Simon says this has been a magnificent Test match thus far and the surface has played its role throughout the course of 4 days. Kartik adds that India just have 107 runs to play with and they will need the pitch to favour them. Says that the cracks have widened and opened up which will excite the Indian bowlers. Mentions that with two left-handers up top, the pacers will want to hit those cracks and hit them hard to create doubts in the batter's mind.
UPDATE - 4.17 am GMT - The inspection is underway now! The umpires are having a look at the outfield and weather looks much brighter now. The Kiwis batters are also out taking a glance at the pitch which is being rolled on now. WE HAVE A START TIME! DAY 5 WILL START AT 4.45 AM GMT!
UPDATE - 4.04 am GMT - The sky has cleared up in Bengaluru for now and the sun is trying to peep through as well. The Indian players are out in the field for the warm-ups and things are looking good. Also, with the brilliant drainage system here, it should not take long for us to get going after the inspection.
UPDATE - 3.48 am GMT - Well, we should have been underway on Day 5, but the outfield has taken a lot of rain overnight and is still not ready yet. The positive thing is that there is a lot of blues in the sky and the umpires are out in the middle having a chat with the ground staff. Now, the covers are being taken off and there will be an inspection at 4.15 am GMT.
The visuals from the ground show the covers still in place, although there’s no rain at the moment. The skies remain heavily overcast, keeping everyone on edge! Saba Karim, reporting from the venue, confirms that it hasn’t rained for the past few hours, and the ground staff are cautiously optimistic, hoping the forecasted showers stay away long enough to remove the covers. However, the outlook post 6 am GMT appears bleak, with a high chance of rain! Stay tuned as we keep you updated on the latest developments!
With possible showers forecast, New Zealand will hope for enough time to chase down the target, while India will look to replicate their famous 2004 Wankhede win, where they defended a similar total against Australia. All three results are still possible, setting up an exciting final day. Stay tuned for the action
New Zealand might have been worried when India surged ahead with just three wickets down, but their pacers delivered a tireless, spirited performance. The second new ball turned the tide, as New Zealand ripped through India's lineup, taking 7 wickets for just 62 runs after India reached 400/3. Matt Henry and William O'Rourke shared six wickets equally, with Tim Southee kickstarting the collapse by dismissing Sarfaraz Khan. Needing 107 to win, New Zealand faced only four balls before bad light and rain forced early Stumps on Day 4. The Kiwis were perhaps relieved, as the ball was moving significantly, making batting tough in the fading light.
India seemed in complete control with Pant and Sarfaraz leading the charge, swiftly erasing the deficit. Sarfaraz notched up a brilliant maiden Test hundred, while Pant’s aggressive knock put the hosts on top. Their 177-run partnership had India cruising at 408/3, poised for a 200-run lead. But as cricket often surprises, the game flipped when the second new ball was taken. Sarfaraz fell after a well-earned 150, and Pant was dismissed just one run shy of his century. The rest of the batting crumbled quickly, with India bowled out for a lead of just 106, undoing their earlier efforts.
Who would have imagined that we’d reach the final day of this Test with all three outcomes still very much in play? The weather has played its part, as anticipated, with rain interruptions in Bengaluru, but despite that, we've witnessed some outstanding performances from both sides, making this a truly memorable contest. A very warm welcome to all of you for Day 5 of this thrilling 1st Test, where New Zealand holds the advantage, but India remains hopeful of pulling off something remarkable.
... DAY 5, SESSION 1 ...
The collapse, triggered by the departure of Sarfaraz, saw India plummet from a strong position of 408/3 to 462 all out, losing 7 wickets for just 54 runs. When Sarfaraz and Pant were cruising, India had a genuine opportunity to pile the misery on New Zealand and seize control of the game. However, the Kiwis cranked up the pressure with the second new ball and never let India off the hook. This wraps up an enthralling day of Test cricket, where the pendulum swung back and forth. The Kiwis now find themselves in the driver's seat heading into Day 5. Chasing 107 runs will not be easy, though, and if the overcast conditions persist in the morning, it will be tough with India coming hard at them with the new ball. We will be nice and early for all the action on Day 5 with the first ball to be bowled at 3.45 am GMT. See you then. Cheers!
Just as India began to gain momentum, the heavens opened, giving the tourists a chance to reassess their plans. Pant came out aggressively after the break, launching an assault that left Tom Latham and Co. eagerly awaiting the second new ball. When they finally got it, they needed to make it count and they certainly did. Tim Southee struck first for New Zealand by dismissing Sarfaraz, and then it was William O'Rourke who took over. Utilizing his height effectively, he dismantled the lower order, turning the tide firmly in New Zealand's favour.
Earlier in the day, Sarfaraz Khan and Rishabh Pant provided a dream start for the hosts. Sarfaraz showcased an exhibition of deft dabs, skillfully exploring the area behind the wicket to collect a flurry of boundaries on the way to his maiden Test ton. He was well complemented by Rishabh Pant, who gradually found his rhythm and settled into a groove. New Zealand struggled to make an impact during the first session, and matters worsened when they squandered a crucial run-out opportunity with Pant on just 6 runs.
It's official! STUMPS have been called on DAY 4, marking an abrupt end to the day's play. India will certainly be disappointed with how the latter half of the day unfolded. In contrast, New Zealand have been rewarded for their patience with the second new ball turning the tide in their favour and shifting the momentum back to them. Just look at the impact - before taking the second new ball, India had scored 400 runs for the loss of just three wickets. However, after its introduction, the hosts could only manage 62 runs at the loss of 7 wickets.
UPDATE - 11.28 am GMT - The covers are being brought on now as both sets of players wait in their respective dressing rooms. Additional covers are being placed over the ground, more as a precautionary measure, and it seems increasingly likely that we could be done for the day. The conditions don’t look promising with the dark clouds still hovering, and the possibility of resumption is fading fast. The conditions have taken a sharp turn for the worse, and just as we feared, the rain has started to come down heavily. Harsha Bhogle on air describes it as a 'storm of some proportions'.
Halt! The light meter is out as the umpires assess the fading light. Harsha Bhogle mentions on air that a massive cloud has moved over the stadium, and it's causing concern. The umpires deem that the light is not fit enough for the play to continue. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli appear visibly displeased with the decision, expressing their frustration as they remain on the field, while the two New Zealand openers have already made their way back to the dressing room. The ground staff are on standby with the covers, and here they come. Though there's no rain at the moment, the skies appear threatening, and it feels like rain could start at any moment.
0.4Shaping in, on middle, going down leg with the movement, Tom Latham misses his tickle and Dhruv Jurel yet again does very well to dive to his right and make the stop.
0.3A huge appeal for LBW but the umpire turns it down! Jasprit Bumrah is very confident and convinces Rohit Sharma to send it upstairs! After two outswingers, Bumrah gets the ball to come back in, on a good length, on middle, Tom Latham is very late to get his bat down and misses on the inside edge to be rapped right in front of the pad. The UltraEdge shows no spike but the Ball Tracking shows the ball to be pitching down leg. The onfield call of Not Out stays and India lose one review early in the very first over!
0.2Gets the line closer to the off-stump and shapes it away, outside off, Tom Latham sees the line and decides to let this go through.
0.1Starts from over the wicket and hurls it on a length, outside off shaping away further. Dhruv Jurel behind the stumps, does well to dive to his left and grab the ball.
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| Rank | Team | Points | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australia | 3732 | 124 |
| 2 | South Africa | 2873 | 115 |
| 3 | England | 4469 | 112 |
| 4 | India | 3881 | 108 |
| 5 | New Zealand | 2409 | 96 |
| 6 | Sri Lanka | 2364 | 88 |
| 7 | Pakistan | 1705 | 78 |
| 8 | West Indies | 2036 | 70 |
| 9 | Bangladesh | 1648 | 61 |
| 10 | Ireland | 152 | 30 |
| 11 | Afghanistan | 104 | 21 |
| 12 | Zimbabwe | 137 | 8 |
| Rank | Team | Points | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | 4471 | 124 |
| 2 | New Zealand | 4160 | 109 |
| 3 | Australia | 3717 | 106 |
| 4 | Sri Lanka | 4235 | 103 |
| 5 | Pakistan | 3493 | 100 |
| 6 | South Africa | 3457 | 99 |
| 7 | Afghanistan | 2657 | 95 |
| 8 | England | 3252 | 88 |
| 9 | West Indies | 2814 | 80 |
| 10 | Bangladesh | 2593 | 74 |
| 11 | Zimbabwe | 1291 | 54 |
| 12 | Ireland | 938 | 52 |
| 13 | Scotland | 1522 | 46 |
| 14 | USA | 1387 | 41 |
| 15 | Netherlands | 1425 | 40 |
| 16 | Oman | 886 | 35 |
| 17 | Nepal | 1060 | 33 |
| 18 | Namibia | 707 | 21 |
| 19 | Canada | 357 | 16 |
| 20 | United Arab Emirates | 250 | 8 |
| Rank | Team | Points | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | 17396 | 272 |
| 2 | Australia | 10434 | 268 |
| 3 | England | 11308 | 257 |
| 4 | New Zealand | 12061 | 251 |
| 5 | South Africa | 11103 | 241 |
| 6 | West Indies | 12701 | 235 |
| 7 | Pakistan | 15141 | 233 |
| 8 | Sri Lanka | 9899 | 230 |
| 9 | Bangladesh | 13711 | 225 |
| 10 | Afghanistan | 8914 | 217 |
| 11 | Zimbabwe | 11860 | 201 |
| 12 | Ireland | 6821 | 201 |
| 13 | Netherlands | 6366 | 182 |
| 14 | Scotland | 4178 | 182 |
| 15 | Namibia | 6344 | 181 |
| 16 | United Arab Emirates | 10109 | 177 |
| 17 | Nepal | 6997 | 175 |
| 18 | USA | 5769 | 175 |
| 19 | Canada | 5374 | 154 |
| 20 | Oman | 6627 | 151 |
| 21 | Uganda | 7952 | 142 |
| 22 | Papua New Guinea | 2718 | 136 |
| 23 | Kuwait | 5441 | 130 |
| 24 | Hong Kong | 6374 | 127 |
| 25 | Malaysia | 6508 | 123 |
| 26 | Bahrain | 7285 | 119 |
| 27 | Jersey | 2819 | 117 |
| 28 | Italy | 1725 | 115 |
| 29 | Qatar | 4064 | 113 |
| 30 | Bermuda | 3040 | 113 |
| 31 | Spain | 1872 | 110 |
| 32 | Saudi Arabia | 4245 | 109 |
| 33 | Kenya | 5074 | 106 |
| 34 | Tanzania | 4082 | 100 |
| 35 | Germany | 1924 | 87 |
| 36 | Nigeria | 3377 | 79 |
| 37 | Singapore | 2844 | 77 |
| 38 | Guernsey | 2071 | 77 |
| 39 | Cayman Islands | 1921 | 74 |
| 40 | Austria | 3771 | 71 |
| 41 | Denmark | 1262 | 70 |
| 42 | Norway | 2095 | 70 |
| 43 | Japan | 2347 | 67 |
| 44 | Portugal | 1333 | 67 |
| 45 | Belgium | 2059 | 57 |
| 46 | Cambodia | 1365 | 57 |
| 47 | Switzerland | 1086 | 49 |
| 48 | Finland | 1130 | 49 |
| 49 | Argentina | 627 | 48 |
| 50 | Sweden | 1048 | 48 |
| 51 | Malawi | 2019 | 47 |
| 52 | Botswana | 1547 | 47 |
| 53 | Isle of Man | 604 | 46 |
| 54 | France | 1109 | 46 |
| 55 | Thailand | 1654 | 46 |
| 56 | Romania | 1360 | 45 |
| 57 | Bahamas | 972 | 42 |
| 58 | Czechia | 911 | 41 |
| 59 | Cook Islands | 552 | 39 |
| 60 | Philippines | 827 | 38 |
| 61 | Rwanda | 2343 | 37 |
| 62 | Fiji | 387 | 35 |
| 63 | Vanuatu | 561 | 35 |
| 64 | Samoa | 611 | 31 |
| 65 | Ghana | 570 | 30 |
| 66 | Sierra Leone | 504 | 30 |
| 67 | Indonesia | 1650 | 29 |
| 68 | Hungary | 971 | 29 |
| 69 | Estonia | 665 | 28 |
| 70 | Malta | 1085 | 26 |
| 71 | Mozambique | 518 | 26 |
| 72 | Swaziland | 491 | 26 |
| 73 | Israel | 178 | 25 |
| 74 | Cyprus | 420 | 23 |
| 75 | Panama | 318 | 21 |
| 76 | Belize | 164 | 21 |
| 77 | Gibraltar | 494 | 19 |
| 78 | Luxembourg | 432 | 18 |
| 79 | Serbia | 451 | 17 |
| 80 | Costa Rica | 218 | 17 |
| 81 | Bhutan | 336 | 16 |
| 82 | Suriname | 119 | 15 |
| 83 | Brazil | 131 | 15 |
| 84 | Mexico | 222 | 13 |
| 85 | Maldives | 214 | 10 |
| 86 | Cameroon | 86 | 8 |
| 87 | Bulgaria | 145 | 6 |
| 88 | Korea | 94 | 6 |
| 89 | St.Helena | 44 | 6 |
| 90 | China | 29 | 5 |
| 91 | Lesotho | 24 | 2 |
| 92 | Turkiye | 26 | 2 |
| 93 | Gambia | 6 | 1 |
| 94 | Slovenia | 0 | 0 |
| 94 | Seychelles | 0 | 0 |
| 94 | Myanmar | 0 | 0 |
| 94 | Mali | 0 | 0 |
| 94 | Greece | 0 | 0 |
| 94 | Croatia | 0 | 0 |
| 94 | Mongolia | 0 | 0 |
