IND vs NZ: 'There seems to be no hope…', Jadeja's big statement, is Team India's defeat certain?

India vs New Zealand 1st Test Day 5: Today is the fifth and last day of the Bengaluru Test. Team India has a lead of only 106 runs. Now on the fifth day, New Zealand has to score only 107 runs to win the match, but this score is not going to be that easy for the Kiwi team on the fifth day. On the other hand, the former cricketer of Team India does not seem to have any hope of victory. This statement of the former cricketer has come to light after the end of the fourth day's play.

Ajay Jadeja's big statement

India does not have any third fast bowler in this test match, hence Ajay Jadeja seems to have little hope of victory. Speaking on Jio Cinema, former cricketer Ajay Jadeja said, “If it happens at 107, it is great. However, if I look at it realistically, I don't see any hope as it will be damp and you will be starting at the seams in the morning. Even if you get one or two out, you won't have a third seamer if you get help for the seam.”

Innings Break!#TeamIndia are all out for 462 in the 2nd innings.

New Zealand need 1⃣0⃣7⃣ runs to win in Bengaluru.

Over to our bowlers 🙌

Scorecard – https://t.co/FS97Llv5uq#INDvNZ | @IDFCFIRSTBank pic.twitter.com/js28E5gt9X

— BCCI (@BCCI) October 19, 2024

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India scored 462 runs in the second innings

After being all out for just 46 runs in the first innings, Team India played brilliantly in the second innings, but the Indian team could achieve a lead of only 106 runs. Which doesn't seem to be enough to win the match. In the second innings, Sarfaraz Khan scored an amazing century for Team India.

1⃣0⃣7⃣ runs stand between #TeamIndia and glory 🥶

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— JioCinema (@JioCinema) October 20, 2024

Sarfaraz played an inning of 150 runs in this match. Apart from this, Pant batted aggressively and played an inning of 99 runs. Apart from this, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma also scored half-centuries. Now Team India's hopes rest on the bowlers.

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