IND vs NZ: India lost by 8 wickets in Bengaluru Test; New Zealand took 1-0 lead in the series

IND vs NZ 1st Test Match: On the last day of the Bengaluru Test, the Indian team failed to defend the target of 107 runs. New Zealand team achieved this target in 27.4 overs by losing 2 wickets. With this, New Zealand has taken a 1-0 lead in the three-match Test series. Earlier on the fourth day, India's second innings was reduced to 462 runs.

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Let us tell you that the first day of this match played at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru was washed away in rain. After which, on the second day, Indian captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and decided to bat first, but the Indian team collapsed on the score of 46 runs in the first innings. After which New Zealand scored 402 runs in the first innings and took a lead of 356 runs. After such a huge lead, India was in danger of losing the innings.

However, India counterattacked in the second innings and scored 462 runs. But, the team failed to give a big target to New Zealand. At the same time, on the last day of the game, India needed 10 wickets to win and New Zealand needed only 107 runs. On the fifth day, Indian bowlers tried their best to defend the target. Nevertheless New Zealand has been successful in winning this match.

bengaluru test score card

India's first innings- 46/10 (31.2 overs)

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Best batting: Rishabh Pant 20 runs (49 balls)

(New Zealand) Best bowling: Matt Henry 5 wickets (13.2 overs 15 runs)

New Zealand's first innings- 402/10 (91.3 overs)

Best batsman: Rachin Ravindra 134 runs (157 balls)

(India) Best bowling: Ravindra Jadeja 3 wickets (72 runs in 20 overs)

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India's second innings- 462/10 (99.3 overs)

Best batting: Sarfaraz Khan 150 runs (195 balls)

(New Zealand) Best bowling: William O'Rourke 3 wickets (92 runs 21 overs)

New Zealand's second innings- 110/2 (17.2 overs)

Best batsman: Will Young 48 runs (76 balls)

(India) Best bowling: Jasprit Bumrah 2 wickets (8 overs 29 runs)

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