Following India's disappointing eight-wicket loss against New Zealand in the first Test match in Bengaluru, wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant said that this game will test the team's limits.
A fine bowling performance from Matt Henry and William O'Rourke, coupled with brilliant batting from Rachin Ravindra, helped New Zealand secure an eight-wicket victory over a resilient Indian side in the first Test at Bengaluru on Sunday. This is the Kiwis' first win in India in over 36 year
India skipper Rohit Sharma pointed out the reason behind his side's 8-wicket defeat against New Zealand in the first Test match in Bengaluru and said that the partnership between Rachin Ravindra, and Tim Southee went a little far.
Rohit Sharma praised Rachin Ravindra for his match-winning performance as New Zealand defeated India by eight wickets in the opening Test at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Sunday.
After registering eight-wicket win against India in the first Test at Bengaluru on Sunday, New Zealand left-hand batter Rachin Ravindra said that the Bengaluru pitch was a nice wicket to bat on.
The Black Caps chased down their victory target of 107 with relative ease on Sunday, with the win catapulting the side from sixth up to fourth on the updated standings with a win-loss percentage of 44.44 per cent, as per ICC.
Bengaluru's crowd witnessed history in the making as Rachin Ravindra, Matt Henry and William O'Rourke shined to deliver a crushing eight wicket loss to India on Sunday, despite a fine fightback from Indian batters in the second innings after being bowled out for 46 runs. This was Kiwis' firs
A fine century from Rachin Ravindra and fiery bowling spells from pacers Matt Henry and William O'Rourke outweighed fine knocks from Sarfaraz Khan and Rishabh Pant in the second innings, helping NZ secure their first win over India in 36 years at Bengaluru's M Chinaswammy Stadium on Sunday.
Sarfaraz Khan's exceptional 150 runs, and Rishabh Pant's 99 guided India to 438 with the loss of six wickets at the end of session two on Day 4 of the first Test against New Zealand at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday.
In a highly encapsulating match between two Test cricket giants, the sublime pace bowling display was taken over by the breathtaking display from Rachin and Sarfaraz.
At the stroke of Lunch, India posted 344/3, with Sarfaraz and Pant unbeaten with scores of 125(154) and 53(56), respectively. With the deficit now reduced to just 12 runs, the match is evenly poised for a climactic finish.