IND vs NZ

2024 - 10 - 18

When Rain Plays Spoilsport: India vs New Zealand Test Edition!

Bengaluru - Devon Conway - IND vs NZ Test - Kuldeep Yadav - Rishabh Pant - Rohit Sharma - Tim Southee - Virat Kohli

Rain clouds loomed large as India faced an unexpected dismal batting collapse against New Zealand. What went wrong? Catch all the juicy details!

In a highly anticipated showdown at Bengaluru, the first Test match between India and New Zealand kicked off under somewhat gloomy conditions, with rain threatening to punctuate the harmony of the game. The excitement was palpable, but the weather had other plans as Day 1 was completely washed out! Captain Rohit Sharma not only faced the elements but also the challenge of reviving team morale as he called the toss in Day 2 and opted to bat first, hoping his team could deliver a knockout performance despite the weather woes lurking in the background.

As the sun finally broke through the clouds, fans held their breath as the Indian innings began. However, things quickly spiraled in a direction nobody saw coming. Tim Southee was in fine form, as he delivered a stunning spell to dismantle the Indian batting line-up. Rohit Sharma was out for just 2 runs, and the calamity continued as the packed stadium watched in disbelief. By the end of the innings, the entire Indian team was dismissed for a mere 46 runs—marking this as the lowest Test innings score for India. It was a day of heartbreak for Indian fans who had come in with hopes sky high!

On the bowling front, Kuldeep Yadav provided a glimmer of hope by taking the crucial wicket of New Zealand captain Tom Latham, proving that not all was lost. As the two teams fought it out, the conditions played an equally competitive role, leaving fans on the edge of their seats. The stark contrast between the expectations and the performance created an atmosphere of palpable tension, culminating in gasps and cheers echoing through the stadium with every ball bowled.

As the match unfolded, rain continued to linger on the sidelines, further adding to the drama. Spectators were left wondering whether the skies would intervene again or, against the odds, help the Indian spinners gain control. As cricket enthusiasts continue to dissect this match, many are questioning what strategic lessons can be learned from this batting debacle.

Did you know that India’s lowest team total in a Test match is 36, against Australia in February 2020? A shocker like this one just adds to the highs and lows of cricket history! On the other hand, Tim Southee is no stranger to devastating bowling performances—he recently achieved the remarkable feat of becoming the 5th New Zealand bowler to reach 350 Test wickets. Can he maintain that momentum and help New Zealand clinch the victory in this suspense-filled series?

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India vs New Zealand Live Score, 1st Test: Overcast conditions in ... (Sportstar)

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India vs New Zealand LIVE, 1st Test, Day 2: India Opt To Bat vs NZ ... (NDTVSports.com)

India vs New Zealand Live Score: India skipper Rohit Sharma won the toss and opted to bat against New Zealand on Day 2 of the first Test in Bengaluru.

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India vs New Zealand Live Score, 1st Test Day 2: IND wins toss and ... (The Indian Express)

India vs New Zealand Live Score, 1st Test Day 2: After the first day of the India vs New Zealand Test in Bengaluru was washed out, all eyes will be on the ...

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IND vs NZ 1st Test, Day 2 Live Updates: Kuldeep gets Latham after ... (India Today)

IND vs NZ 1st Test, Day 2 Live Updates: Kuldeep Yadav has finally got the breakthrough for India as he has dismissed New Zealand captain Tom Latham.

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India vs New Zealand 1st Test, Bengaluru Weather LIVE Updates ... (Livemint)

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India vs New Zealand Live Score 1st Test Day 2: Rain could make ... (Hindustan Times)

India vs New Zealand Live Score 1st Test Day 2: The first day was washed out but the outlook for the second day is looking slightly better | Crickit.

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India all out for 46 in first innings vs New Zealand in lowest Test ... (Sky Sports)

Veteran New Zealand fast bowler Tim Southee clean-bowled India captain Rohit Sharma for two, star Virat Kohli was one of five Indian batters to be dismissed ...

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India vs New Zealand Live Score, Bengaluru Weather Updates Day ... (Times of India)

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IND vs NZ Live Score, Day 3, 1st Test: New Zealand 180/3, leads ... (Sportstar)

IND vs NZ Live Score: Catch all the scores and match updates from Day 3 of the 1st Test between India and New Zealand taking place in Bengaluru on Friday.

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IND vs NZ: Kiwi pacer Matt Henry delighted with fifer against India (Business Standard)

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IND vs NZ: Rishabh Pant's knee injury raises concerns - here's the ... (Business Standard)

Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant had to be ushered off the field during the final hours of Day 2 of the 1st Test between India and New Zealand at the ...

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IND vs NZ 1st Test, Day 3 Live Score and Updates: Bumrah-Siraj ... (India Today)

IND vs NZ 1st Test, Day 3 Live Score and Updates: Just the kind of start India needed with Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah taking a wicket each.

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IND vs NZ: Why is Rishabh Pant not wicket-keeping on Day 3 in ... (The Indian Express)

IND vs NZ: Pant missed a stumping chance against Devon Conway off Ravindra Jadeja's bowling and got hit on the knee after he failed to collect the ball.

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India vs New Zealand LIVE Score 1st Test Day 3: IND look to stage ... (Hindustan Times)

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IND vs NZ 1st Test: Why did Rishabh Pant walk off the field? (Sportstar)

Rishabh Pant walked off the field after picking up an injury on Thursday during the first Test between India and New Zealand at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium ...

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India vs New Zealand LIVE, 1st Test, Day 3: Onus On Jasprit ... (NDTVSports.com)

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India vs New Zealand Live Score, 1st Test Day 3: NZ look to pile ... (The Indian Express)

The BlackCaps, meanwhile, looked comfortable with the bat with Devon Conway scoring 91 before being dismissed by Ashwin. A well-set Rachin Ravindra and Daryl ...

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IND vs NZ: New Zealand break 12-year record with 299-run lead at ... (India Today)

Rachin Ravindra's hundred has ensured that New Zealand broke a 12-year record when they took a 299-run lead against India in the Bengaluru Test on October ...

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IND vs NZ: Rachin Ravindra becomes first New Zealand batter to ... (Sportstar)

Ross Taylor was the last player from New Zealand to do so when he scored 113 off 127 balls at the same venue in Bengaluru in 2012.

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Ind vs NZ Test Day 3: Ravindra slams ton, New Zealand lead by 299 ... (The Hindu)

Rishabh Pant sidelined due to knee injury during India vs New Zealand Test match, Dhruv Jurel replaces him.

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India vs New Zealand LIVE SCORE updates 1st Test Day 3 ... (Business Standard)

IND vs NZ 1st Test Day 3 Live full scorecard: Southee and Rachin Ravindra build up the lead as NZ lead by 299 runs. Check India vs New Zealand live ...

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Henry, O'Rourke skittle India for lowest Test total at home (ESPNcricinfo.com)

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IND vs NZ: Virat Kohli becomes the fourth Indian to score 9000 Test ... (Business Standard)

Virat Kohli's Test Runs: Kohli is now only the fourth Indian after Sunil Gavaskar, Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid to achieve this milestone for India.

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IND vs NZ: Virat Kohli completes 9000 Test runs, fourth Indian to ... (The Indian Express)

IND vs NZ: Virat Kohli is the fourth Indian batter to cross the 9000-run mark in Tests, joining the illustrious company of Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid ...

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IND vs NZ: Virat Kohli becomes fourth Indian batter to score 9000 ... (Sportstar)

Virat Kohli became the fourth Indian batter to score 9000 Test runs during the first match between India and New Zealand at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in ...

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IND vs NZ: Virat Kohli slowest Indian batter to complete 9000 Test runs (India Today)

Virat Kohli completed 9000 Test runs for India during Day 3 of the 1st Test between India and New Zealand. Kohli reached the milestone in 194 innings, ...

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IND vs NZ first Test: Virat Kohli crosses 9000 runs in Test cricket (The Hindu)

Virat Kohli joins elite 9000-run club in Test cricket, becoming fourth Indian to achieve milestone.

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IND vs NZ Live Score, Day 4, 1st Test: India 231/3, trails New ... (Sportstar)

IND vs NZ Live Score: Catch all the scores and match updates from Day 4 of the 1st Test between India and New Zealand taking place in Bengaluru on Saturday.

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India vs New Zealand Live Score 1st Test Day 4: Sarfaraz looks to ... (Hindustan Times)

India vs New Zealand Live Score 1st Test Day 4: IND trail by 125 runs, and Sarfaraz Khan will be looking to build on his half-century. | Crickit.

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India vs New Zealand LIVE, 1st Test, Day 4: Sarfaraz Khan Eyes Ton ... (NDTVSports.com)

IND vs NZ 1st Test Day 4 LIVE Scorecard: India will resume play on Day 4 at 231/3, still trailing New Zealand by 125 runs in the 1st Test in Bengaluru.

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IND vs NZ 1st Test Live Cricket Score Day 4: Sarfaraz Khan-Rishabh ... (The Indian Express)

India vs New Zealand (IND vs NZ) Live Score, 1st Test Day 4 Match Today: Having lost Virat Kohli at the stroke of stumps on Day 3, India will resume their ...

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IND vs NZ: Hopefully batters will give us defendable total - Kuldeep (Business Standard)

Kuldeep Yadav on Friday said the pitch has started offering a bit of turn and placed faith on batters to build a sizeable lead in the second innings for ...

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IND vs NZ: 'Crisis man' Sarfaraz Khan hits maiden Test hundred in ... (India Today)

Sarfaraz Khan hit his maiden Test hundred on Day 4 of the 1st Test between India and New Zealand in Bengaluru. He led India's charge and took the team out ...

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IND vs NZ: Sarfaraz Khan hits maiden Test hundred at No. 4 for India (The Indian Express)

IND vs NZ: Sarfaraz Khan is only the seventh Indian No. 4 to score a Test hundred this century, joining an elite list comprising Sachin Tendulkar, Kohli, ...

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Ind vs NZ Test Day 4: Rain halts India's charge as Sarfaraz slams ... (The Hindu)

Sarfaraz's maiden Test century and Pant's return boost India to 344/3, trailing New Zealand by 12 runs.

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IND vs NZ: Heavily strapped Rishabh Pant braves injury, comes out ... (India Today)

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