The fourth day of the opening Test showcased a blend of audacity and determination from the left-right batting combination of Rishabh Pant and Sarfaraz Khan.
The New Zealand pacers struggled to take advantage of the overcast conditions, while the duo built an impressive 133-run partnership for the fourth wicket before heavy rain forced an early lunch.
Sarfaraz notched his maiden century, and Pant added a solid fifty, leaving India just twelve runs short of New Zealand’s substantial lead, much to the delight of the Indian camp.
As rain poured down in Bengaluru, both teams and the crowd were kept off the field even after lunch. Passionate fans captured photos and videos, with one clip featuring Rohit Sharma making waves on social media.
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A fan in the stands asked the Indian captain which franchise he would like to join for IPL 2025. Although Rohit’s response was somewhat muted amid the cheers, he was heard saying, “kidhar chaiye bol” (which team do you want?). When the fan urged him to join RCB ahead of the IPL mega auction, it sent Twitter into a frenzy.