India vs New Zealand Highlights, 1st Test, Day 4: Heavy Rain Forces Early Stumps In Bengaluru; India Not Happy
IND vs NZ 1st Test Day 4 Highlights: Bad light, followed by heavy rain, forced early stumps on Day 4 of the ongoing 1st Test between India and New Zealand in Bengaluru on Saturday.
IND vs NZ 1st Test Day 4 Highlights: Bad light, followed by heavy rain, forced early stumps on Day 4 of the ongoing 1st Test between India and New Zealand in Bengaluru on Saturday. Sarfaraz Khan struck a majestic 150 while Rishabh Pant made a brisk 99 as India were all out for 462 in their second innings. The hosts, who were bowled out for 46 in the first innings, set New Zealand a target of 107. Just when New Zealand came out to bat late in the final session, rain brought an early end to the day's play with the visitors playing just four balls in the second innings, with openers Tom Latham and Devon Conway yet to open their accounts. (Scorecard)
Here are the Highlights of India vs New Zealand 1st Test Match Day 4, Straight from Bengaluru
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17:06 (IST)
India vs New Zealand Live: Stumps have been taken!
Bad light, followed by heavy rain, brings Day 4 to an early conclusion. It is absolutely pelting down at the Chinnaswamy now. A mixed day where New Zealand's patience had the last laugh over India's brute. Good decision from the umpires, if you're looking from the neutral perspective.
The Indian players are waiting for the verdict. However, the covers are coming on with rain in the distance. Bad news for India. In fact, it has started raining heavily.
A big chunk of dark cloud is over the ground. Long chat between the umpires and Rohit. Kohli's joins the chat. India are not happy. We have already lost 24 overs today.
Bumrah is into the attack. Latham is beaten by pace and height. Bumrah pleads in appeal before signalling for the DRS. Rohit it takes it. It dies down in a second as Hawk-Eye shows that was pitching outside leg
India collapse! Just a lead of 106. Siraj is out for the first time this home season. Top comeback from NZ after Tea. Everything went down the hill for India after Pant's dismissal. NZ to chase 107. Can they do it today?
That's an unplayable ball! Bumrah is half-forward to defend a length ball, it holds its line, takes a healthy edge. Easy catch for Blundell behind the sticks
Ashwin departs! Stays low, nips back in. Given out. Ashwin takes a desperate DRS. Hawk-Eye returns an umpire's call on the top of leg stump. Big wicket for the Kiwis
India vs New Zealand Live: Ashwin goes down the ground!
Ashwin, that's how you do it! That is an excellent shot. Gets a length ball, stays in the crease, and gets under it to loft it back over the bowler's head for four. These are important runs.
First ball after Tea, and O'Rourke goes for the short one. Ashwin leaves this, knowing that this tactics from NZ won't end. It's going to be a trick situation for India with no recognised batter after Ash and Jadeja.
KL Rahul walks back too. O'Rourke gets Pant and Rahul in consecutive overs. India in a spot of bother now. They lead by just 82 with six batters back in the hut. Meanwhile, Tea has also been taken
Unbelievable! Pant chops it on. An unfortunate dismissal and he walks off with an expression-less face. The crowd goes into a silence. KL Rahul can't believe it either.
India vs New Zealand Live: Pant hits it out of the park!
Pant goes bang and out of the ground! He lunged on one knee, picked it up from off stump - no less. He moves to 96 with that. Need another boundary to get to his 100.
Sarfaraz gets to 150 and falls soon after. Big wicket for New Zealand. Nonetheless, what a fine innings this has been. Gets a standing ovation from the crowd.
India vs New Zealand Live: Scoring rate drops down!
The new ball has definitely stemmed the flow of runs. Pant is trying his best to eeke out a few boundaries. His response is to sweep the fast bowler after telling Sarfaraz to be watchful
400 comes up for India! Rishabh Pant and Sarfaraz Khan are in no mood to slow down. The lead in now 44. New Zealand have taken the new ball. Latham gives it to Southee. His experience could come in handy for the Kiwis.
Rishabh Pant has become the fastest Indian wicketkeeper to score 2500 Test runs. He achieved the milestone in just 62 innings, surpassing the previous record held by former captain MS Dhoni, who reached the landmark in 69 innings.
Rishabh Pant goes over covers! One bounce for four. This guy is a cheat code. Always one of the best to watch: the inside-out drive. Excellent execution from spidy
Such is the beauty of nature. The sun is out in Bengaluru, and promises us a lot more action on Day 4. Oh this game is far from over. As Sarfaraz continues his unorthodox strokeplay, and upper cuts it over the wicket-keeper.
Pant survives a big scare! A big edge was caught at first slip, but after umpire checks, it is confirm that the ball did touch the ground. How does he respond? Huge six over long on!
India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: Players out on the field
The New Zealand players are out on the field, near the boundary in a huddle. It has not been a good Day 4 for them, but can they use the damp conditions to their advantage?
India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: Restart in 10 minutes!
GREAT NEWS! The Test match will be back underway in 10 minutes. Fabulous work by the groundstaff, and we will be underway at 1:50 PM IST with the second session.
The second session will be designated to go on from 1:50 PM to 3:30 PM. 23 overs have been lost on Day 4.
The stumps have been put in place on the pitch, while the groundstaff continue to work on negating the puddles and wet patches on the ground. We are getting nearer to some Test cricket!
If play can resume shortly, we may have an elongated second and third session today.
India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: Covers coming off!
Huge positive news coming from the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. The rain has stopped and the covers are being taken off from the ground. The ground staff are now expected to remove puddles and work on making the outfield dry as soon as possible.
India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: Fourth umpire on the field
Once again, the fourth umpire has entered the field of play at the Chinnaswamy Stadium. The bad news? He still has an umbrella on, and it is still drizzling in Bengaluru.
India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: Drizzle continues
Rain hasn't stopped at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. A drizzle continues in Bengaluru. Very unlikely that we will have any play in the post-Lunch session.
Rain is still heavy at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. We could have an entire session of play wiped out if it stays like this. Let's hope there's some cricket left on Day 4.
India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: A great stat for Rishabh Pant
Here's a remarkable stat. Rishabh Pant has crossed 50 in each of his last five innings, when he's batted in the 3rd innings of a Test match. The streak goes back to 2022.
Three fifties and two centuries in that. He still has the chance to go more today. Especially brilliant today, given he suffered discomfort on his knee and had to go off earlier during the Test match.
India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: Rain continues in Chinnaswamy
Rain is still on at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, very visible through the camera lens. More than hour now since rain halted action. The time for Lunch is over, and now it's time to wait for when the rain stops.