New Zealand Scripts History, Defeats India in Thrilling Test Match. In an unexpected turn of events, New Zealand ended a 36-year streak without a Test victory on Indian soil by defeating India in the opening Test match. The Kiwis won by 7 wickets after successfully chasing down a target of 107.
Match Summary
India was bowled out for just 46 runs in their opening inning, demonstrating their ongoing batting difficulties. However, Sarfaraz Khan’s outstanding 150 and Pant’s (wk) 99 helped them demonstrate tenacity in the second inning. With an outstanding 134 in their opening innings and significant wickets, Rachin Ravindra of New Zealand stole the show.
First Innings Collapse
India’s batting lineup crumbled, with none of the top-order batsmen scoring more than 10 runs.
- India’s 1st Innings: 46 (31.2 overs)
New Zealand’s Strong Response
Rachin Ravindra’s century helped New Zealand take a significant lead.
- New Zealand’s 1st Innings: 402 (99.3 overs)
India’s Second-Inning Fightback
Sarfaraz Khan and Rishabh Pant’s partnership revived India’s hopes.
- India’s 2nd Innings: 462 (103.5 overs)
New Zealand’s Chasing Mastery
Rachin Ravindra (39*) and Will Young (45*) guided New Zealand to a historic win.
- New Zealand’s 2nd Innings: 110/2 (27.4 overs)
Series Implications
India’s lead in the World Test Championship standings has narrowed. With two matches remaining, India must win to regain momentum.
Upcoming Matches
- 2nd Test: October 24-28, Pune
- 3rd Test: November 1-5, Mumbai
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New Zealand Scripts History, Defeats India in Thrilling Test Match
