LIVE | India v New Zealand, 2nd Test - Day 1
New Zealand skipper Tom Latham won the toss and elected to bat against India on Thursday as the visitors look to clinch the series in the second Test.
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India vs New Zealand LIVE, 2nd Test, Day 1: India Eye Revenge, New Zealand Aim To Seal Series
India vs New Zealand, Second Test Day 1 Live Updates: A lot will be on stake when India step onto the field to face New Zealand in the second Test of the three-match series at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune on Thursday. Revenge will be in the minds of the Indian players as they suffered an 8-wicket loss in the first game.
New Zealand Must Avoid Preconceived Ideas, Utilise Spinners Well In 2nd Test Against India: Tom Latham
Skipper Tom Latham on Wednesday said New Zealand will head into the second Test against India without any preconceived ideas about a spin-friendly surface, focusing instead on utilising their bowling options effectively. New Zealand hold a vital 1-0 lead after an eight-wicket win in the opening Test in Bengaluru. The Kiwis bowled India out for their lowest total of 46 on home soil in the Bengaluru Test. Despite a second innings fightback from the hosts, New Zealand held their nerves to record their first win in India in 36 years.
'Masked' Virat Kohli Spotted By Fans At Bengaluru Airport - Video Goes Viral
Team India suffered a shocking eight-wicket defeat against New Zealand in the first Test in Bengaluru on Sunday. It was a dominating show from the Kiwis, who blew away Rohit Sharma and co in all the departments. In the chase of 107 on Day 5, the visitors faced an early setback as they lost the wicket of their skipper Tom Latham for duck. However, the partnership between Will Young (48*) and Rachin Ravindra (39*) propelled New Zealand to a comfortable win. With this win, New Zealand also gained 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
"Was This His Last Test Match?": KL Rahul's Gesture Gets Internet Talking. Watch
A gesture by KL Rahul after India's loss to New Zealand in the first Test at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru is going viral on social media. In the surfaced clip, Rahul could be seen bowing to the pitch and touching it after the game was over. The action from Rahul saw many social media users questioning if it was his last Test match. Notably, the venue was Rahul's home ground during his stint with Royal Challengers Bengaluru from 2013 to 2016 in Indian Premier League. He also represents the state of Karnataka in domestic cricket. Rahul failed to impress in the Bengaluru Test against New Zealand by scoring 0 and 12 across the two innings.
Latham hails Ravindra impact as New Zealand celebrate famous win
BENGALURU : New Zealand's first victory in India for 36 years was achieved without injured batting mainstay Kane Williamson and captain Tom Latham was grateful to Rachin Ravindra for stepping up to fill the breach.
New Zealand crush India to end 36-year wait
BENGALURU :New Zealand sealed their first test win in India since 1988 after chasing down a tricky target in hostile conditions to overcome the hosts by eight wickets on the final day of the first test on Sunday.
1st Test: Will Young, Rachin Ravindra Star In New Zealand's First Test Win In India Since 1988
When New Zealand arrived for their three-match Test series against India, many didn't give them a realistic chance to win even one game. But outstanding performances with bat and ball, as well as seizing big moments, helped them get their first Test win in India after 1988 with an eight-wicket victory at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Set 107 to win and the start of final day of first Test delayed by rain, New Zealand were made to work very hard to get their runs, especially with a masterly Jasprit Bumrah displaying his extraordinary skill and control with the new ball to get two early scalps and was egged on by a raucous home crowd.