New Zealand hands india rare home defeat
On the opening day of the first Test, India was bowled out for just 46 runs, the lowest total in the history of Test cricket on indian soil, and it looked like the match was over. rohit sharma and his side failed to avert loss despite mounting a remarkable comeback in their second innings when they scored 10 times more than they did in their miserable opening innings. Day 5 saw an end to the match's crippling continuous rain, which allowed new zealand to gradually chip away at their goal and finish a chase of 107 runs, establishing a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
India lost a home Test match against new zealand for the first time since 1988 as a result of the 46-all out. Additionally, india lost two Tests at home in a calendar year for the first time in twelve years; the first Test was against england in hyderabad earlier this year.
Few offered new zealand, who were humiliated 2-0 in sri lanka earlier this month, an opportunity to challenge India's impressive home record. But even without their finest batsman, Kane Williamson, tom Latham's team managed to record a historic victory.
It was only fitting that Rachin ravindra (39 not out), who lit up the first innings with the bat for new zealand, was present to see the winning runs being made. In just their third Test match victory in 37 Tests, the BlackCaps achieved their goal in 27.4 overs.
As India attempted to defend a low score on sunday morning, Captain rohit sharma appeared disheartened. On a cloudy morning, Jasprit bumrah was at his best, swinging the ball both ways. Nonetheless, Mohammed Siraj, another pacer, and the other members of the spin-bowling team did not provide him with significant help.
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