IND vs NZ 1st Test Day 4 LIVE Scorecard: Rain continued at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, with Anil Kumble revealing that it tends to shower more if it comes from the far end in Bengaluru. Abrupt rain cut short India's chase of cutting down New Zealand's lead, with India trailing by only 12 runs at the stoppage. Sarfaraz Khan and Rishabh Pant completed a 100-run partnership in just 20 overs on Day 4. Sarfaraz reached his maiden Test ton, after a range of high-risk shots. On the other hand, Pant started off slowly before completing his own half-century in just 55 balls. (Live Scorecard)
Here are the LIVE Score Updates of India vs New Zealand 1st Test Match Day 4, Straight from Bengaluru
- 11:55 (IST)India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: Rain stops in ChinnaswamyGreat news. Saba Karim removes his umbrella on air. Reports that rain has stopped. Meanwhile, the fourth official is in conversation with ground staff. Assistant coach Abhishek Nayar is also present in the chat. Could play resume soon?
- 10:56 (IST)
- 10:52 (IST)India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: 100-run partnership!Sarfaraz heaves over long off and gets another boundary. 100-run stand between Sarfaraz and Pant. Aggressive, brave, high-risk but effective cricket by India. The pressure is all on New Zealand now, and it's a matter of time before India takes the lead.
- 10:44 (IST)India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: India trail by 34 runsSarfaraz and Pant are 9 runs away from completing a century stand. This has been a partnership of brave strokeplay, high-risk high-reward game. New Zealand have been pushed on to the back foot, and these two batters are on the up.
- 10:00 (IST)India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: Sarfaraz's crazy wagon-wheel48 runs through gully and third man, 25 runs through fine leg and square leg. Just 2 runs out of 102 through the V. Exceptional wagon wheel showcasing Sarfaraz's skill and composure. New Zealand have thrown the short ball at him, and he has responded in style.
- 09:56 (IST)India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: HUNDRED FOR SARFARAZ!Punched through the covers for four! Sarfaraz Khan completes his maiden Test century! India's run-machine in domestic cricket is now delivering on the international stage. From a duck in the first innings to a magnificent hundred now. He has taken the risks, and it has paid off! He reaches his century in 110 balls.
- 09:50 (IST)India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: Huge run-out chance missed!What's gone on there? Pant wanted 2 runs, Sarfaraz can be seen jumping about trying to deny a second run. Pant was way outside his crease, but New Zealand completely mess up the run out chance! Pant survives. Rohit Sharma is stunned in the dressing room at the miscommunication, Sarfaraz appears livid!
- 09:36 (IST)India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: 250 up for IndiaSo risky (or clever?) from Sarfaraz! This time he edges it between the wicket-keeper and first slip for his fourth boundary of Day 4, and brings up India's 250. Calculated risk-taking or rush of blood? So far, it's paying off for Sarfaraz.
- 09:31 (IST)India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: Risky strokeplay by Sarfaraz!Sarfaraz is really trying his luck out there. Counter-attacking New Zealand. Playing the aerial game, putting them and the fielders under pressure, and it's working! Devon Conway makes a slip-up in the deep, and Sarfaraz gets four more. He is in the 80s now.
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