New Zealand dominated the first Test against India in Bengaluru, securing a convincing eight-wicket victory and taking a 1-0 lead in the series. This marks New Zealand’s first Test win in India since 1988, a remarkable achievement against a formidable opponent. The win also propelled them to fourth place in the World Test Championship standings.
Day 3 of the first Test between India and New Zealand in Bengaluru saw India mount a strong comeback, with Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Sarfaraz Khan all scoring half-centuries to reduce New Zealand’s lead. The hosts finished the day at 231/3, still trailing by 125 runs, setting up an exciting final two days of play.
