IND vs NZ 1st Test Highlights: New Zealand Defeats India, Claim Their First Victory in India Since 1988

IND vs NZ 1st Test Highlights for New Zealand tour of India 2024 

In the first Test between India and New Zealand at Chinnaswamy Stadium, India struggled dramatically. They were bowled out for just 46 runs in their first innings, marking their lowest total at home. Key players, including Virat Kohli and KL Rahul, fell for ducks, while Matt Henry took five wickets. New Zealand responded strongly, ending Day 2 at 180 for 3, with Devon Conway scoring 91. So let’s take a look at IND vs NZ 1st Test Highlights.

India showed resilience in their second innings, amassing 462 runs, led by Sarfaraz Khan’s impressive 150 and Rishabh Pant’s near-century of 99. Despite some disruptions from rain and bad light, New Zealand entered Day 4 needing 107 runs with all wickets intact. As the match progresses, India’s fightback has set the stage for a thrilling finish, with New Zealand yet to begin their chase.

On Day 5 of the match, New Zealand came to bat and faced a setback with Indian star pacers picking a wicket of their skipper Tom Latham with the first ball of the innings. After his dismissal, Bumrah again showed his skill and sent the opener Devon Conway to the pavilion with 17/29 balls.

After two early wickets, New Zealand batters Will Young and man in form Rachin Ravindra took charge and finished the game with total control, with Will Young scoring 48 runs in 76 balls while left-hand batter Rachin Ravindra scored 39 runs off 46 balls and remains not out till the end of the game. New Zealand won the opening Test match of their 2024 tour of India by 8 wickets.

The New Zealand cricket team achieved a historic victory by winning their first Test match against India on Indian soil in nearly 36 years. Their last triumph in this format occurred back in 1988 in Mumbai, where they managed to defeat the Indian team.

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This recent win marks a significant milestone for New Zealand, showcasing their skill and determination after decades of effort to overcome the challenges posed by playing in India.