नवीनतम
1st Test Day 4: NZ need 107 to win vs India
BENGALURU [Maha Media]: India got bowled out for 462 runs and gave New Zealand a target of 107 to win the first Test at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
New Zealand pace bowlers William O'Rourke and Matt Henry took three wickets each.
Earlier, Rishabh Pant missed his century by one run. Pant played on a delivery from William O'Rourke. KL Rahul too failed to impress amid increasing pressure on his place in the team, especially after Sarfaraz Khan smashed 150 earlier in the day. Sarfaraz, who hit his maiden Test ton, scored a career best 150 off just 194 balls.
Meanwhile, Pant became the fastest Indian wicketkeeper to score 2500 Test runs.
Earlier, rain delayed the resumption of the game by over two hours. Meanwhile, Pant has become the fastest Indian wicketkeeper to score 2500 Test runs. He achieved the milestone in just 62 innings, surpassing the previous record held by former captain MS Dhoni, who reached the landmark in 69 innings.
Earlier, India went into the lunch break at 344/3, reducing the deficit to just 12 runs. Sarfaraz and Pant were instrumental in India’s morning recovery, adding 113 runs off just 132 balls.
Sarfaraz, playing in only his third Test, displayed grit and impeccable shot selection, reaching his maiden Test century with a beautifully timed punch through the covers. His poise was complemented by Pant's typical flamboyance, as the wicketkeeper-batter raced to a half-century with audacious strokes all around the ground. The only scare came when a mix-up between the two nearly resulted in a run-out, but they survived the moment of panic. With Pant’s aggressive intent and Sarfaraz’s steady accumulation, India looked set to take command of the match. However, a sudden downpour at Bengaluru brought an early halt to proceedings, with the players forced off the field for an extended break.
