Watch cricket video highlights of New Zealand tour of India 2024. First test between India and New Zealand. Venue of the match will be Bengaluru.
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The thrilling Bengaluru Test had the finish it deserved, with New Zealand forced to fight hard to seal their first Test victory in India after 36 years. Under murky skies, the ball seamed around a lot, Jasprit Bumrah threatened to take a wicket every second delivery, and the crowd appealed virtually every ball, but New Zealand took it all and eased their way to the mark of 107 once things settled down a little. Will Young was the calming influence after Bumrah delivered Tom Latham’s second ball of the day, but Devon Conway did his part, bouncing around, taking knocks to the body but not playing sloppy shots.
By the time Bumrah eventually got Conway for 17 off 39 balls, he was nearing the conclusion of his session and New Zealand had scored 35 runs. The fielders did their part, saving at least 11 runs by then. However, India’s misinterpretation of the pitch proved costly once more. They didn’t have a third seamer to take advantage of the circumstances, but Young and Rachin Ravindra cruised through the final runs. However, while Bumrah was bowling, it was difficult to predict where the next run would come from.
He drew 22 incorrect shots in eight overs, frequently causing movement off the surface. Latham may have believed he had the precise inswinger covered, but the ball pitched and nipped in even deeper to catch him. Conway felt he had the angle covered from around the wicket, but this one swung after pitching, changing direction midway between throwing and hitting Conway, beating the outside edge and trapping him in front. Bumrah was on his seventh over, and Ravindra, the first-innings centurion, had all but secured the deal with two boundaries off the first three balls he faced.
He guided the first one behind square and then received a rare loose ball from Bumrah, a full one on the pads. Young then paddled and punched Ravindra Jadeja for boundaries in his opening over, preparing the package. Not trusting the Bengaluru weather to hold up beyond lunch, the two batsmen pounded the spinners to put a lovely little bow on top. Young’s drop-kick six off Kuldeep Yadav was reminiscent of Mark Waugh. India staged a spectacular recovery after being bowled out for 46 in the first innings, but New Zealand held on long enough to win just their third Test in India and first since 1988.
