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PIX: New Zealand script historic win in Bengaluru

Last updated on: October 20, 2024 12:52 IST
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IMAGES from Day 5 of the first Test played between India and New Zealand, in Bengaluru, on Sunday.

Rachin Ravindra and Will Young are all smiles after taking their team to victory in Bengaluru, on Sunday.

IMAGE: Rachin Ravindra and Will Young are all smiles after taking their team to victory in Bengaluru, on Sunday. Photograph: BCCI

New Zealand beat India by 8 wickets to win the first Test against India in Bengaluru, on Sunday.

The Black Caps now lead the three-Test series 1-0.

 

This is their first Test win in India since 1988. Back then, the Kiwis had defeated India by 136 runs in the second Test at the Wankhede, in Mumbai.

Rachin Ravindra was unbeaten on 39

IMAGE: Rachin Ravindra scored an unbeaten on 39. Photograph: BCCI

Centurion in the first innings, Rachin Ravindra (39 not out), in partnership with Will Young (45 not out) took the team across the finish line on Day 5 of the first Test.

Young scored a boundary off Ashwin to score the winning runs.

Jasprit Bumrah celebrates the wicket of Tom Latham

IMAGE: Jasprit Bumrah celebrates the wicket of Tom Latham. Photograph: BCCI

The start of play was delayed on Day 5 and chasing 107 for victory, the Kiwis got off to a shaky start after Jasprit Bumrah took out Tom Latham, trapping him LBW. Latham took the DRS but had to walk back for a duck.

Devon Conway struggled before he was also trapped in front of the stumps as Bumrah took the review and won the appeal.

Will Young plays the glance off Jasprit Bumrah to fine leg

IMAGE: Will Young plays the glance off Jasprit Bumrah to fine leg. Photograph: BCCI

There on end Ravindra and Young steadied New Zealand and took them to a memorable victory.

The second Test will be played in Pune from October 24.

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