In the opening Test match of the series against New Zealand, India is in a strong position thanks to the excellent partnership between Sarfaraz Khan and Rishabh Pant. As a senior player, Pant advised Sarfaraz to play it safe and take singles, yet he himself took a risk by targeting Tim Southee with aggressive shots. […]
Despite the gloomy weather at the start of the fourth day, new batter Rishabh Pant and overnight partner Sarfaraz Khan kept the Indian innings on track. Sarfaraz quickly raced to his maiden Test century in the 57th over, while Pant played a supportive role. The left-arm spinner Ajaz was particularly targeted in a dramatic 66th […]
India is set to face New Zealand in the first match of the Test series at the iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore. A humorous moment occurred at the start of the fourth day when Rishabh Pant and Indian batter Sarfaraz Khan experienced a major mix-up while running between the wickets. Sarfraz was seen jumping […]
India started Day 3 on a high, with Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah delivering tight spells with the old ball, keeping New Zealand’s overnight batters Rachin Ravindra and Daryl Mitchell under pressure. The buildup eventually paid off as the Kiwis collapsed, losing four wickets for just 40 runs, slipping from 190/3 to 233/7 within the […]
Rachin Ravindra’s resounding century, combined with Tim Southee’s half-century, propelled New Zealand’s first innings lead past 350 during the morning session on Day 3, putting India under pressure. The hosts responded after Lunch, taking the three remaining wickets to wrap up the Kiwis’ innings and then chipping away at the deficit through a solid half-century […]
Opting to bowl first under heavy cloud cover, India quickly regretted their decision as New Zealand’s pacers took control, utilizing significant swing in the air and movement off the pitch under floodlights. Rohit Sharma initially survived a close LBW call, but Tim Southee didn’t need an appeal in the seventh over when an inswinger shattered […]
The Indian batting lineup crumbled under the relentless swing and seam of New Zealand’s pacers during their Test match. After the entire first day was washed out without a toss, Indian captain Rohit Sharma chose to bat first on the second day, despite the bowling-friendly conditions. This decision backfired, as India was bowled out for […]
India crumbled to 46 all-out on the first day of the opening Test against New Zealand at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, marking their lowest total at home. Matt Henry was the standout performer, claiming five wickets, while William O’Rourke utilized his towering 6’6″ frame to take four wickets. Amidst the Kiwi onslaught, Mohammed Siraj offered […]
Resuming play at 239/6 on the third day, Jamie Smith and Brdon Carse couldn’t last long as the Pakistani spinners took charge. Sajid Khan excelled alongside Noman Ali, with Sajid claiming his six-fer after leaving Potts baffled by an incredible delivery. On the fourth ball of the 60th over, Sajid bowled an off-spinner to the […]
After a rain-affected opening day at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, the weather cleared just in time for the toss the following morning. Indian captain Rohit Sharma decided to bat first under overcast skies, but the decision backfired as the Kiwis took full advantage of the pace-friendly conditions, quickly dismissing Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, […]