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- By Gurmeet Batra
- Sun, 20 Oct 2024 01:54 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
India vs New Zealand Test Series: On the key fifth day of the first Test, New Zealand scripted history on Indian soil, securing their first Test victory in 36 years with an emphatic eight-wicket triumph over India in Bengaluru. Tom Latham's side dominated the hosts across all aspects of the game.
The tone was set when the Blackcaps skittled India out for a paltry 46 in the first innings, paving the way for a landmark win that echoed their last success in India back in 1988.
The New Zealand pace attack, led by Matt Henry and Will O'Rourke, unleashed a furious assault on India's batters, claiming significant scalps on the second day.
Henry's five-wicket haul (5/15) and O'Rourke's four-wicket burst (4/22) sent India crashing to 46 all out in their first innings.
The visitors seized power with a rich 402 in their first innings, only to see India mount a spirited fightback with 462 in their second essay.
However, the Kiwis were left requiring just 107 for victory on the final day. Despite Jasprit Bumrah's dreadful spell, New Zealand's batters held their nerve, securing an eight-wicket win and a 1-0 series advantage.
Again 2 hours of bad cricket costed us the match???#INDvsNZ
— Sukumar Lal (@sukumar_lal) October 20, 2024
No fairy tale win for India. Has to blame the captain for the poor toss decision and then our lower middle order who just couldn't handle seam bowling. And set batters need to understand their responsibility to Carry the partnership forward till safe zone. #INDvsNZ #INDvNZL
— Rajat Pachauri (@RajatPa24544323) October 20, 2024
As per my opinion we lost the test when Sarfaraz played that shot at 150. If he could stay on pitch till last , we might win this test. #INDvsNZ
— लाला (@sanjaykumar2117) October 20, 2024
Unpopular Opinion : India could have lost test even if New zealand batted 1st innings.#INDvsNZ
— . (@dynamovk_18) October 20, 2024
Biggest reason for India's defeat in the first Test: Rohit Sharma. Elected to bat in the first innings. Couldn't use bowlers properly in both the innings.#INDvsNZ
— chacha monk (@oldschoolmonk) October 20, 2024
A record is a record and that has to be mentioned. The way India lost the first test is horrible. Newzealand seldom won a test in India. This failure can't be forgotten. Yes it's a test but the way we lost is horrible. #indvsNz
— Prince Rai (@PrinceRaiHunter) October 20, 2024