New Zealand registered a rare and famous victory over India under gloomy skies in Bengaluru. It was the third time in 37 Tests and 55 years of success in this country when William Young bowled Ravindra Jadeja for the region to manage a modest target of 107 for eight. And wild celebrations.
The wheels of victory rattled as they bowled India out for 46 in the first innings, but India showed resilience to bounce back from a slump and bat in the first innings with the new ball. Second on the ball. It was the fourth to complete India's first win in 36 years. But the day they started was a cloudy day with hope for the hosts.
The second ball of the day raised hopes of a remarkable comeback. Jasprit Bumrah produced it. After a thunderous swing, he stole the inside ball to blast Tom Latham's face in front.
Everyone had fun, from the boomerangs to the cartoon public relations, who played the twelfth man and scared the guests. The season was part of India's campaign, and despite the sunrise, they were disappointed.
During the first Test match against New Zealand in Bengaluru, wicket-keeper batsman Rishabh Pant of the Indian cricket team sustained a knee injury. Pant came out to bat in the second innings and made a heroic 99, although he did not keep any wickets after the injury.
However, there are still concerns over his condition and potential involvement in the second Test, which gets underway in Pune on Thursday.
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The Indian Express said that the team administration will decide whether to call up Pant before the game instead of the selectors. In Bengaluru, Dhruv Jurel took wickets while Pant was out, and he might be used in Pant's place if he is not.
Like the weather, the wicket plays a cruel game of Jekyll and Hyde with India. The sun shone on New Zealand for most of the new ball season but retreated behind cloud cover as the approach approached. In these circumstances, New Zealand knew it was customary to survive the color of the new ball without severe damage.
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As the brightness decreases, the red orb becomes more attractive. But India persisted. Bumrah punched the ball both ways, hitting Young and Conway's edges. Siraj did the ball poorly at times. But as the game continued with no wickets, India's chances of victory dwindled like a stock market index during a recession.
