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Despite the effort made by Indian batsmen in the 2nd innings the total they made in the first innings dragged them down and now it's an easy target for New Zealand to follow. Almost all of the primary batsmen of India recovered from the disastrous 1st innings, Sharfaraz making 150, Rishab Pant missing a century by 1 run, Virat and Rohit both with half centuries but none of them are historical records or enough to get India to better position for this match. There are prediction or rain in the early morning and evening in Bengaluru but most of the day, it is going to be clear.
India, who were all out for just 46 runs in the first innings, scored 462 runs in the second innings is certainly commendable.
Perhaps the biggest regret in India's second innings will be Rishabh Pant's failure to score a century. This wicket keeper batsman was dismissed for 99 runs which was a tough task for this player. Maybe India will lose this match as New Zealand can only score 107 runs in the second innings to win against India but credit to India for fighting well in the second innings. If any other team had the same situation as India in the first innings, then that team would have lost the series long ago against New Zealand.
Perhaps the biggest regret in India's second innings will be Rishabh Pant's failure to score a century. This wicket keeper batsman was dismissed for 99 runs which was a tough task for this player. Maybe India will lose this match as New Zealand can only score 107 runs in the second innings to win against India but credit to India for fighting well in the second innings. If any other team had the same situation as India in the first innings, then that team would have lost the series long ago against New Zealand.
One day is left in this test match and New Zealand is going to get very amazing and wonderful victory. By the way in the end when India has chased their target, the speed of taking wickets by New Zealand's bowler was magical as when India was leading with 1 run then they lost just three wickets and after some time, when they lead the score by 100 runs, they lost all their wickets.
Tomorrow is the last day and New Zealand just have to make 107 runs to win this game and get the lead in this series and I hope they will achieve this milestone. Also keep an eye on the weather too.
India, who were all out for just 46 runs in the first innings, scored 462 runs in the second innings is certainly commendable.
Perhaps the biggest regret in India's second innings will be Rishabh Pant's failure to score a century. This wicket keeper batsman was dismissed for 99 runs which was a tough task for this player. Maybe India will lose this match as New Zealand can only score 107 runs in the second innings to win against India but credit to India for fighting well in the second innings. If any other team had the same situation as India in the first innings, then that team would have lost the series long ago against New Zealand.
Perhaps the biggest regret in India's second innings will be Rishabh Pant's failure to score a century. This wicket keeper batsman was dismissed for 99 runs which was a tough task for this player. Maybe India will lose this match as New Zealand can only score 107 runs in the second innings to win against India but credit to India for fighting well in the second innings. If any other team had the same situation as India in the first innings, then that team would have lost the series long ago against New Zealand.
Pant 99? Whyyy? The dude missed out on 7 centuries which would have made his test record even more impressive than it already is. Also, Sarfaraz scared the Kiwis for a good bit, but the new ball sent the Indian batsmen packing.
Rain is the only thing that stands between New Zealand and a victory now since I don't see them failing to score such a mediocre target. The Kiwis are on a roll in both the men's and women's formats currently.
Rain is the only thing that stands between New Zealand and a victory now since I don't see them failing to score such a mediocre target. The Kiwis are on a roll in both the men's and women's formats currently.
3 rather quick wickets for NZ and now momentum is in NZ's favor. Pant missed his century by 1 run. India should give minimum 250 runs lead to any chance, but chances for that to happen looking bleak at the moment.
Rahul disappoints once again, Axar Patel could have been a better choice lol.
Whatever the outcome, India has given a good fightback.
Yesterday's Rohit and Virat dismissals and today Pant's — same energy
Rahul disappoints once again, Axar Patel could have been a better choice lol.
Whatever the outcome, India has given a good fightback.
Yesterday's Rohit and Virat dismissals and today Pant's — same energy
Very true, if you ever want to see a fightback, this is a game to watch. Forget about the results, just see the situation and how the Indian team reacted to this game, shows a character. Other teams might have lost this test by an innings but India fought it back. Though they may lose it and they will lose, but still they fight hard in this game.
Sarfaraz Khan made a brilliant 150 while i really feel sorry for Rishabh Pant who was out on 99 and missed the hundred by one run only. At the top Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma also played well.
Since this is now clear that NZ will win, i took a bet with only 1.06 on New Zealand on this sure shot bet.
Unfortunately, Indian team all out at 462 runs and give only lead of just 106 runs. Sarfaraz Khan batting performance is outstanding scored maiden century and out after scoring 150 runs that helped indian team to scored 460 plus runs in second inning of test match. Rishabh Pant played a outclassed inning of 99 runs from just 105 but unfortunately just missed a well deserved century by just one run short. from new Zealand Matt Henry picked 3 important wickets and William O’Rourke also bowling well pick 3 crucial wickets. while spin bowler Ajaz Patel only picked two wickets. New Zealand needs 107 runs to win this test match and i hope they will easily win this test because day fifth is remaining. India have only some if their bowler's bowl some extraordinary spell but New Zealand is favorite to win this test match.
It will be amazing if New Zealand manages to win this match, just because of the performance from their pacers. The pitch hardly offered any support for them (although the overcast conditions worked in their favor), but still Matt Henry and William O’Rourke managed to terrorize the Indian batsmen. And also, let's not forget Tim Southee who nabbed Rohit Sharma in the first innings and Sarfaraz Khan in the second. Ajaz Patel was completely useless, and the part-timers (Glenn Phillips and Rachin Ravindra) also didn't managed to pickup wickets at crucial stages.
If rain keeps interfering again and again, NZ are screwed. This match will end as a draw if that happens or if India collapse which seems unlikely to me. Great fightback India.
I'd back Indian bowlers to defend the total on 5th day pitch, even if it's around 180-200 runs.
Some people are backing India to win this match while others still think New Zealand are in a comfortable position. I think the most popular opinion can be determined by looking at what the bookies are offering odds at this moment.
With India, they are offering 3.30 odds which clearly suggests that New Zealand is still considered the favourite to win this match. I do not know how they calculate odds because as current situation i rekon India has more winning chances as compared to the New Zealand team.
Yes, looking at the pace of India's game at present, many are hoping for a win in their favor, moreover, New Zealand is still in a comfortable position, in that case, it is not yet certain who will win. According to the bookies' offers, New Zealand has a high chance of winning, but here we can't bet that much whether New Zealand will win. Although the betting odds still see New Zealand as heavy favorites to win, I don't think this match will be a win. As the match is currently abandoned due to rain, India is still ahead of New Zealand in the odds of winning, however, India is still 12 runs behind New Zealand. But if India can give a lead of 200 runs, then the chances of New Zealand's victory will be less and the chances of India's victory will be more.
Sarfaraz Khan and RIshab Pant's two innings were very important. Sarfaraz Khan returned to the dressing room with 150 and Rishab Pant got out with 99 runs. RIshab pant misses the century by just 1 run. But I expected to see a big innings from Kl Rahul. Because KL Rahul is one of the most experienced and important batsmen in the Indian squad. But Rahul got out after collecting only 12 runs.
India lost their sixth wicket for 438 runs. Jadeja and Ashwin are now at the crease. I am not expecting a big innings from these two batsmen. The Indian team managed to take a lead of 82 runs. And India will probably give a target of less than 200 runs.
India were eventually all out for 462 in the second innings. India's middle order batsmen KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, they three could not bat well, if all three batsmen could have batted well, then India could have given a lead of more runs. India lead by just 106 runs. India were bowled out for 45 runs in the 1st innings, this is where India fell far behind. New Zealand bowlers have to be commended Henry and William ORourke both bowled well, they both bowled brilliantly in the 1st innings and also did well in the 2nd innings. New Zealand need 107 runs to win which they can easily win. India lost their sixth wicket for 438 runs. Jadeja and Ashwin are now at the crease. I am not expecting a big innings from these two batsmen. The Indian team managed to take a lead of 82 runs. And India will probably give a target of less than 200 runs.
India came into the second innings amassing only 462 runs, despite being the biggest deficit in the first match. So the Indian team has given a total lead of 107 runs to the New Zealand team, the target of 107 runs can be fulfilled by the New Zealand team very easily. Because the batsmen of the New Zealand team will perform batting without pressure, these two batsmen Latham and Conway will enter the field as an opening, they are very calm and patient. They will be able to complete the opening partnership in this match, the New Zealand team has done a good bowling performance in this match.
Target is just 107. So it should be a cakewalk for New Zealand unless their batsmen want to make a mess of it. Facing Jasprit Bumrah is not going to be any easier on 5th day, but a bigger danger is the sharp turn that Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja can generate. New Zealand batsmen just need to be patient, and obviously a disproportionate amount of burden will fall on the shoulders of Rachin Ravindra. Even if they lost this match, India is likely to remain at the top of points table in the ICC World Test Championship.
It seems rain played a big role today. When I last time checked their score, Indian did not lose any wickets today. I just came online again and saw they were all out for 462. It is understandable how much the rain actually affected it. The sad part is India had to play even on the wet outfield, and they got all out. But they had less than an over to bowl today.
They could have taken the benefit of the wet outfield today and tried to get some wickets. If they were able to bowl at least 10 to 15 overs, I guess they could have do something. But luck wasn't with them. According to cricbuzz, the lowest score they defend was 107. Let's see if they can repeat the history.
They could have taken the benefit of the wet outfield today and tried to get some wickets. If they were able to bowl at least 10 to 15 overs, I guess they could have do something. But luck wasn't with them. According to cricbuzz, the lowest score they defend was 107. Let's see if they can repeat the history.
Yes, I think this rain benefited to the New Zealand team and India lost all their wickets once the match resumed after the rain. India was all out at 462 runs and I must say this was a brave innings. You don't see teams recover so well after having such a bad start. Now for New Zealand, they just need 107 runs and it is an easy task.
However, still, there is still only one hope for the Indian team and that is the bengaluru weather. The forecast isn't good at all but they need it to be rain for the whole day. If New Zealand get only one session to play, they will chase this score.
Bengaluru weatherwatch: spells of rain and thunderstorms forecast for last day
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In the morning session, Kiwi seamers ran out of carrots and spinners were going for runs but the rain break came at the right time and they got more than enough time to breathe and rest their legs with a new ball due in the next 4-5 overs. Outfield also got damn slow after a shower and many shots didn't travel to boundaries and it surely cost like 20-30 runs to India.
It seems rain played a big role today. When I last time checked their score, Indian did not lose any wickets today. I just came online again and saw they were all out for 462. It is understandable how much the rain actually affected it. The sad part is India had to play even on the wet outfield, and they got all out. But they had less than an over to bowl today.
They could have taken the benefit of the wet outfield today and tried to get some wickets. If they were able to bowl at least 10 to 15 overs, I guess they could have do something. But luck wasn't with them. According to cricbuzz, the lowest score they defend was 107. Let's see if they can repeat the history.
India had a such a terrific start, but very little resistence shown by lower middle order, now it"a NZ's match unless we see them repeating India's 1st inning batting collapse which is unlikely.
Disappointed with KL the most.
Luck did play some part here.Disappointed with KL the most.
In the morning session, Kiwi seamers ran out of carrots and spinners were going for runs but the rain break came at the right time and they got more than enough time to breathe and rest their legs with a new ball due in the next 4-5 overs. Outfield also got damn slow after a shower and many shots didn't travel to boundaries and it surely cost like 20-30 runs to India.
We only had to see the second new ball but when the seamers smells the blood against the run of play then it becomes tough, happens all the time and Kiwi seamers were right on the money so full marks to them. Irrespective of the outcome, it was a brave effort from India, it's just they couldn't finish their inning on a high note and the lower middle order collapsed.
KL will warm the bench in the next match and Gill will be back.
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Pant would've been sitting on 14-15 test tons comfortably in just 36 test matches if he was a little selfish (He got a few 80s as well). For comparison, Great Gillcrist got 17 test tons in 96 matches. As they say, live by the sword and die by the sword.
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Playing 2 seamers with 3 spinners at this deck looks the worst decision now and they have 5 seamers sitting on the bench. Rohit and Gambhir need a belt treatment for this.
India had a such a terrific start, but very little resistence shown by lower middle order, now it"a NZ's match unless we see them repeating India's 1st inning batting collapse which is unlikely.
Disappointed with KL the most.
Disappointed with KL the most.
If New Zealand gets Pant out and limits India lead they have a chance. Otherwise India will be hard to beat or I am looking that the match will be drawn.
Rahul &Pant both gone. Can these two legends Ravindra Jadeja and Ash save India from defeat? India are leading by 82 runs so far but this 82 runs is not enough to avoid defeat but they have to give a lead of 200 runs after the full day today. If India can get through a session tomorrow then it can be said that the match will have at least a chance of a draw. I think for now this match has gone out of India's control in the first innings especially after getting all out for six and forty runs in the second innings so far India has managed to lead by 82 runs, it is going to be a really commendable innings.Sarfaraz Khan and RIshab Pant's two innings were very important. Sarfaraz Khan returned to the dressing room with 150 and Rishab Pant got out with 99 runs. RIshab pant misses the century by just 1 run. But I expected to see a big innings from Kl Rahul. Because KL Rahul is one of the most experienced and important batsmen in the Indian squad. But Rahul got out after collecting only 12 runs.
India lost their sixth wicket for 438 runs. Jadeja and Ashwin are now at the crease. I am not expecting a big innings from these two batsmen. The Indian team managed to take a lead of 82 runs. And India will probably give a target of less than 200 runs.
3 rather quick wickets for NZ and now momentum is in NZ's favor. Pant missed his century by 1 run. India should give minimum 250 runs lead to any chance, but chances for that to happen looking bleak at the moment.
Rahul disappoints once again, Axar Patel could have been a better choice lol.
Whatever the outcome, India has given a good fightback.
Yesterday's Rohit and Virat dismissals and today Pant's — same energy
Rahul disappoints once again, Axar Patel could have been a better choice lol.
Whatever the outcome, India has given a good fightback.
Yesterday's Rohit and Virat dismissals and today Pant's — same energy
If New Zealand gets Pant out and limits India lead they have a chance. Otherwise India will be hard to beat or I am looking that the match will be drawn.
Rahul &Pant both gone. Can these two legends Ravindra Jadeja and Ash save India from defeat? India are leading by 82 runs so far but this 82 runs is not enough to avoid defeat but they have to give a lead of 200 runs after the full day today. If India can get through a session tomorrow then it can be said that the match will have at least a chance of a draw. I think for now this match has gone out of India's control in the first innings especially after getting all out for six and forty runs in the second innings so far India has managed to lead by 82 runs, it is going to be a really commendable innings. 
India played brilliantly today though I would say Sarfaraz Khan got this far because of his impressive batting, Sarfaraz Khan scored 150 runs. India team has lost four wickets at the moment, however New Zealand team's bowling performance should be better at the moment otherwise they will not be able to put India under pressure. However, India have managed to amass a lead of just 63 runs at the moment, if the New Zealand team can now bowl well and get Rishabh Pant out, India will be under a lot of pressure. So I think New Zealand team must put India under pressure today if they want to win this match, only then it can be possible to beat India.
Yes you are right India played very well today especially Sarfaraz Khan 150 runs. But New Zealand bowling needs to improve to challenge India. India lost four wickets but New Zealand bowling was not strong enough. To change game New Zealand must get Rishabh Pant out and limit India lead.India is currently 75 runs ahead which is manageable. New Zealand bowling must get better to take advantage of India weaknesses.
If New Zealand gets Pant out and limits India lead they have a chance. Otherwise India will be hard to beat or I am looking that the match will be drawn.
India played brilliantly today though I would say Sarfaraz Khan got this far because of his impressive batting, Sarfaraz Khan scored 150 runs. India team has lost four wickets at the moment, however New Zealand team's bowling performance should be better at the moment otherwise they will not be able to put India under pressure. However, India have managed to amass a lead of just 63 runs at the moment, if the New Zealand team can now bowl well and get Rishabh Pant out, India will be under a lot of pressure. So I think New Zealand team must put India under pressure today if they want to win this match, only then it can be possible to beat India.
After a batting disaster in the first innings, the Indian team is trying to play well in the second innings and the fourth day's play is underway but the match is currently suspended due to rain. India are still trailing by 12 runs and I think they might lose this Test to New Zealand. I have to agree with your opinion that New Zealand are more likely to win as they are not batting now in the second innings and the fourth day's play continues today. However, going into bat against India the opposition team needed to score more runs although New Zealand stopped at 402 runs. If India lose this match I will give full credit to Matt Henry and William ORourke who didn't give any chance to the Indian batsmen in the first innings. Matt Henry took 5 wickets for 15 runs in 13.2 overs which was truly remarkable and William ORourke took 4 wickets. If the game is not played due to rain I think New Zealand have a high chance of winning as per ICC rules they can declare the team ahead as the winner.
India have just lost their fourth batsman. India lost the wicket of Sarfaraz Khan for 408 runs. Sarfaraz Khan played a brilliant innings of 150 runs. So far this is the highest collection by Indian batsmen in this match. Rishab Pant is still unbeaten at the crease after collecting 89 runs. KL Rahul, Jadeja and Ashwin are each capable of batting well and are capable of playing big innings. India will probably collect 600+ in their second innings.
At this moment, India has managed to take a lead of 52 runs. If India can set a target around 250 runs then they have a big chance of winning. New Zealand is a strong team but it is difficult for any team to score 250+ in the last innings.
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