Ind vs NZ 1st Test 4th Day: New Zealand On Course For A Famous Win

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New Zealand ended the fourth day against India in a strong position during the 4th day of the 1st test match played at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru on 19th October 2024.

Starting on the overnight score of 231 for 3, Sarfaraz Khan showed intent against the New Zealand pacers keeping the scoreboard ticking. India got a reprieve as Sarfaraz Khan and Pant were involved in a mix-up, but Tom Blundell could not hit the throw onto the stumps. Sarfaraz Khan made the batting look easy along with Pant. Sarfaraz reached his maiden Test century with a boundary-off 110 deliveries. Pant survived two DRS calls off successive deliveries. Pant reached his half-century off 55 balls to keep the momentum going for India. With rain arrived, India ended the first session at 344 for 3.

After a long delay due to rain, Sarfaraz Khan and Pant showed intent against the New Zealand bowlers keeping the scoreboard ticking. NZ captain Latham took the second new ball immediately. Sarfaraz Khan completed 150 off 194 balls. Tim Southee and Matt Henry troubled both well-set batters. Southee got the breakthrough by dismissing Sarfaraz Khan by providing an easy catch to Ajaz Patel at covers. Sarfaraz Khan and Pant added 177 runs for the 4th wicket. Pant showed intent by smashing Matt Henry for 107 m six.

William O Rourke struck dismissing Pant for 99 taking an inside edge onto the stumps. Rourke produced a peach of a delivery to dismiss KL Rahul leaving India in trouble. India ended the second session at 438 for 6.

After the tea break, Rourke struck again to dismiss Ravindra Jadeja providing an easy catch to Will Young at square leg. Ravichandran Ashwin showed intent with some good shots before Matt Henry bowled a good delivery. Ashwin decided to review, it was retained as the umpire’s call.

Henry then grabbed the wickets of Bumrah and Siraj to bundle out India for 462 runs in the second innings.  India set a target of 107 runs.

Dhruv Jurel came as wicketkeeper by replacing Pant. Bumrah delivered four balls before bad light and the rain stopped play early. New Zealand requires 107 runs to win the first test match.

India 46 in 31.2 overs (Pant 20, Henry 5/15, Rourke 4/22) and 462 in 99.3 overs (Sarfaraz Khan 150, Pant 99, Rourke 3/92, Henry 3/102 New Zealand 402 in 91.3 overs (Rachin Ravindra 134, Southee 65, Ravindra Jadeja 3/72, Siraj 3/99) and 0 for 0 in 0.4 overs

New Zealand requires 107 runs to win while India needs 10 wickets.


                                                  NZ require 107 runs to win, India needs 10 wickets to win. 

 

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