India’s first defeat in 36 years, New Zealand create history in Bangalore; Won the first test by 8 wickets

20 oct 2024

New Zealand Beat India first time in 36 years: New Zealand has defeated India by 8 wickets in the first Test match played in Bengaluru. On the fifth day of the match, the Kiwi team had to score 107 runs to win, which the visiting team achieved by losing 2 wickets. On the last day, a 72-run partnership between Rachin Ravindra and Will Young ensured Team India’s victory. On the fifth day of the match, the only bowler to take a wicket for India was Jasprit Bumrah, who dismissed 2 batsmen. New Zealand has won a Test match in India after 36 years.

The first day of the Bengaluru Test was washed away by rain, while when the toss took place on the second day, India chose to bat first. The result of batting first was that the entire Indian team was all out after scoring just 46 runs. In reply, New Zealand scored 402 runs and gained a huge lead of 356 runs in the first innings. For the Kiwi team, Rachin Ravindra scored a century of 134 runs and Tim Southee also made an important contribution of 65 runs.