Play was called off early on Day 1 of the first Test between New Zealand and India as rain set in during Tea. India were left struggling at 122/5 after the first two sessions, with Ajinkya Rahane batting on 38 with Rishabh Pant for company. After winning the toss and electing to bowl, New Zealand got off to a brilliant start. Tim Southee removed Prithvi Shaw early for 16 and debutant Kyle Jamieson bowled a dream first spell as he sent both Cheteshwar Pujara and Virat Kohli packing. Ajinkya Rahane and Mayank Agarwal then put their foot down and built up a decent partnership, taking India to 79/3 at Lunch. Trent Boult struck soon after the second session resumed when Agarwal top-edged a pull shot to Jamieson. Jamieson's dream debut continued as he then got Hanuma Vihari to edge one to BJ Watling. Ajinkya Rahane carried on fighting and he reached Tea with 38 runs in the belt, partnered by Rishabh Pant. Ross Taylor, playing his 100th Test, will be pleased too, having taken the catch to dismiss Virat Kohli. (SCORECARD)
Highlights Between New Zealand vs India 1st Test Day 1 Match, Straight from Basin Reserve, Wellington
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Play was cut short, but it was a good day of Test cricket for New Zealand as they ran through India's batting order. Ajinkya Rahane and Rishabh Pant will carry on India's resistance tomorrow morning. You can catch the report here.
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There will be no more play today, with rain playing spoilsport. The score stays the same as it was at Tea. India are 122/5. Ajinkya Rahane (38) and Rishabh Pant (10) will come out to bat tomorrow as Kyle Jamieson looks to add to his three wickets.
Trent Boult goes short and Mayank Agarwal gets a top edge trying to pull that. Ball goes straight to Kyle Jamieson, who collects comfortably. Agarwal departs for 34. India 88/4
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