IND vs NZ 1st Test Day 4 LIVE Score Updates: Sarfaraz Khan eyes a ton.© AFP
IND vs NZ 1st Test Day 4 LIVE Scorecard: India took the lead against New Zealand in the second session of Day 4 in the first Test. Rishabh Pant and Sarfaraz Khan stitched a 150-run partnership, taking India past New Zealand’s lead of 356. Rain delayed the game by over two hours. Rishabh Pant motored on towards another Test ton. On the other hand, Sarfaraz earlier reached his maiden Test century. (Live Scorecard)
Here are the LIVE Score Updates of India vs New Zealand 1st Test Match Day 4, Straight from Bengaluru
14:21 (IST)
IND vs NZ Live: One bounce four!
Rishabh Pant goes over covers! One bounce for four. This guy is a cheat code. Always one of the best to watch: the inside-out drive. Excellent execution from spidy
IND: 386/3 (77.2)
14:17 (IST)
India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: Partnership 150!
Rishabh Pant with a gorgeous late cut for 4! Brings up the 150-run partnership between Pant and Sarfaraz.
Pant now on 78 in just 79 balls.
IND 381/3 (77 overs)
14:10 (IST)
India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: 75 overs done
The floodlights are on, as India complete their 75th over. The lead now at 17. Stupendous comeback, led by the partnership between Sarfaraz and Pant.
IND 373/3 (75 overs)
14:06 (IST)
India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: The sun is out!
Such is the beauty of nature. The sun is out in Bengaluru, and promises us a lot more action on Day 4. Oh this game is far from over. As Sarfaraz continues his unorthodox strokeplay, and upper cuts it over the wicket-keeper.
IND 370/3 (74.3 overs)
14:02 (IST)
India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: Pant survives
New Zealand waste a second review, and Pant responds with a reverse sweep aerial boundary over the head of first slip! India take the lead against NZ!
IND 360/3 (73.2 overs)
14:01 (IST)
India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: Another DRS scare for Pant?
Appeal for caught behind denied by the umpire, but New Zealand have gone for another review. Rishabh Pant in trouble?
IND 356/3 (73.1 overs)
14:00 (IST)
India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: SCORES LEVEL
A single of the final of the 73rd over. Scores are level. What a batting performance it has been so far by India.
IND 356/3 (73 overs)
13:58 (IST)
India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: Slapped down the ground!
Rishabh Pant steps out and slams it down the ground for four. Will O’Rourke ducks out of the way in time. India trail by just 1 run now.
IND 355/3 (72.4 overs)
13:56 (IST)
India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: How long will the session last?
The second session will last till 3:30 PM, so we have more than 90 minutes of play now. The post tea session will go on till 5:15 PM.
Lots of action left today, weather permitting.
13:54 (IST)
India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: Big appeal!
Pant survives a big scare! A big edge was caught at first slip, but after umpire checks, it is confirm that the ball did touch the ground. How does he respond? Huge six over long on!
India trail by only 6 runs now. 350 up for India.
IND 350/3 (72 overs)
13:51 (IST)
India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: Action restarts
Rachin Ravindra to Rishabh Pant, and a solid front-foot block by the left-hander. Play is underway again in Chinnaswamy!
IND 344/3 (71.1 overs)
13:45 (IST)
India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: Players out on the field
The New Zealand players are out on the field, near the boundary in a huddle. It has not been a good Day 4 for them, but can they use the damp conditions to their advantage?
13:41 (IST)
India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: Restart in 10 minutes!
GREAT NEWS! The Test match will be back underway in 10 minutes. Fabulous work by the groundstaff, and we will be underway at 1:50 PM IST with the second session.
The second session will be designated to go on from 1:50 PM to 3:30 PM. 23 overs have been lost on Day 4.
13:36 (IST)
India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: Stumps placed
The stumps have been put in place on the pitch, while the groundstaff continue to work on negating the puddles and wet patches on the ground. We are getting nearer to some Test cricket!
If play can resume shortly, we may have an elongated second and third session today.
13:24 (IST)
India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: Covers coming off!
Huge positive news coming from the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. The rain has stopped and the covers are being taken off from the ground. The ground staff are now expected to remove puddles and work on making the outfield dry as soon as possible.
Can we get some action before Tea?
13:02 (IST)
India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: Fourth umpire on the field
Once again, the fourth umpire has entered the field of play at the Chinnaswamy Stadium. The bad news? He still has an umbrella on, and it is still drizzling in Bengaluru.
12:46 (IST)
India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: Drizzle continues
Rain hasn’t stopped at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. A drizzle continues in Bengaluru. Very unlikely that we will have any play in the post-Lunch session.
12:24 (IST)
India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: Rain still heavy
Rain is still heavy at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. We could have an entire session of play wiped out if it stays like this. Let’s hope there’s some cricket left on Day 4.
12:16 (IST)
India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: A great stat for Rishabh Pant
Here’s a remarkable stat. Rishabh Pant has crossed 50 in each of his last five innings, when he’s batted in the 3rd innings of a Test match. The streak goes back to 2022.
Three fifties and two centuries in that. He still has the chance to go more today. Especially brilliant today, given he suffered discomfort on his knee and had to go off earlier during the Test match.
12:09 (IST)
India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: Rain continues in Chinnaswamy
Rain is still on at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, very visible through the camera lens. More than hour now since rain halted action. The time for Lunch is over, and now it’s time to wait for when the rain stops.
12:02 (IST)
India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: Unpredictable rain
“Suddenly the rain has become heavier,” says Saba Karim. The rain is coming from the far end, where dark clouds are hovering.
“And suddenly the rain has stopped!” says Saba Karim. Unpredictable rain at Chinnaswamy.
11:59 (IST)
India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: Rain resumes!
Oh dear! The umbrellas are back on and rain has suddenly increased again at the Chinnaswamy. Right as we were getting optimistic about a quick restart.
“Generally, it rains in the afternoon in Bengaluru, so we may get another bout of shower,” says Anil Kumble on air. Grim news.
11:55 (IST)
India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: Rain stops in Chinnaswamy
Great news. Saba Karim removes his umbrella on air. Reports that rain has stopped. Meanwhile, the fourth official is in conversation with ground staff. Assistant coach Abhishek Nayar is also present in the chat. Could play resume soon?
11:45 (IST)
India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: Conditions have improved
“Conditions have improved, and play will surely resume soon after lunch,” says Saba Karim on air. Great news for cricket fans.
11:41 (IST)
India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: Still raining in Chinnaswamy
Rain still seems to be quite heavy at the Chinnaswamy, with umbrellas still out. A restart at 12:00 PM, straight after Lunch, seems unlikely.
11:26 (IST)
India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: 12:00 PM start?
India and New Zealand will ideally restart play at 12 PM right after lunch, but it all depends on the weather. As it stands, we have heavy rain in Bengaluru for the first time since Day 1, and it’s not good news just yet.
11:19 (IST)
India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: Rain update
“Quite heavy rain,” reports Saba Karim on air from the ground. Not good news for the moment, but let’s keep fingers crossed.
Meanwhile, an earlier lunch has been taken given the conditions and the stoppage in play. 22 overs, 113 runs on Day 4 for India.
11:11 (IST)
India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: As it happened
A recap of today’s play:
Abrupt rain cut short India’s chase of cutting down New Zealand’s lead, with India trailing by only 12 runs at the stoppage. Sarfaraz Khan and Rishabh Pant completed a 100-run partnership in just 20 overs on Day 4. Sarfaraz reached his maiden Test ton, after a range of high-risk shots. On the other hand, Pant started off slowly before completing his own half-century in just 55 balls.
11:10 (IST)
India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: The good news
The pitch is covered very well, and the Chinnaswamy’s drainage system is known to be one of the best in India. Let’s hope there isn’t much of a stoppage, because this is shaping into a fascinating Test match.
11:04 (IST)
India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: RAIN STOPS PLAY
Suddenly, it’s raining cats and dogs at the Chinnaswamy. A very abrupt stop to proceedings after a sudden downpour. Let’s hope play can resume soon.
As it stands, India trail New Zealand by 12 runs.
IND 344/3 (71 overs)
11:00 (IST)
India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: 50 for Pant!
A magnificent drive through the covers for 4 to bring up a half-century! Rishabh Pant started off slow and steady, and he’s picked up brilliantly in the last 10 overs or so. Reaches his milestone in just 55 balls.
IND 344/3 (70.5 overs)
10:56 (IST)
India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: Rachin Ravindra has the ball
The hero with the bat for New Zealand will now try his luck with the ball. Left-arm spinner Rachin Ravindra takes up the ball. Sarfaraz continues his own merry game, and picks up more runs through the third man region.
IND 337/3 (70 overs)
10:52 (IST)
India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: 100-run partnership!
Sarfaraz heaves over long off and gets another boundary. 100-run stand between Sarfaraz and Pant. Aggressive, brave, high-risk but effective cricket by India. The pressure is all on New Zealand now, and it’s a matter of time before India takes the lead.
Pant is also nearing his fifty, on 46.
IND 334/3 (69 overs)
10:48 (IST)
India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: The big scare
Dark clouds, overcast grey conditions stay in the Bengaluru sky. The threat of rain isn’t zero, and the floodlights are shining bright.
IND 326/3 (68 overs)
10:48 (IST)
India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: The big scare
Dark clouds, overcast grey conditions stay in the Bengaluru sky. The threat of rain isn’t zero, and the floodlights are shining bright.
IND 326/3 (68 overs)
10:44 (IST)
India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: India trail by 34 runs
Sarfaraz and Pant are 9 runs away from completing a century stand. This has been a partnership of brave strokeplay, high-risk high-reward game. New Zealand have been pushed on to the back foot, and these two batters are on the up.
IND 322/3 (67 overs)
10:39 (IST)
India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: Now NZ review!
Very next ball, once again an LBW appeal. This time the umpire gives not out, Tom Latham reviews, but replays show there was an edge off the bat again. Pant continues to survive. Crazy stuff.
And oh! Final ball of the over, Pant goes over the top, long-off fails to take a diving catch, and Pant gets 4! Drama, drama!
IND 318/3 (66 overs)
10:37 (IST)
India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: Pant survives thanks to DRS
Rishabh Pant is given out LBW, but he reviews instantly. Replays show that there is clear bat involved, and Pant survives. Dramatic stuff at the Chinnaswamy.
IND 314/3 (65.4 overs)
10:36 (IST)
India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: Pant dealing in sixes!
Two towering sixes over long on by Rishabh Pant off Ajaz Patel! The left-hander is coming into the mood now!
IND 314/3 (65.3 overs)
10:35 (IST)
India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: Crowd gathering at Chinnaswamy
The crowd is starting to increase at the Chinnaswamy. There may have been some gloomy faces after Kohli departed last ball of Day 3, but Sarfaraz and Pant have continued in maginificent style.
IND 302/3 (65 overs)
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