Ahmedabad, Oct 12: After promising an exciting finish, the first cricket Test between India and New Zealand ended in a tame draw on the fifth and final day here today, much to the disappointment of millions of cricket enthusiasts.
New Zealand were 272 for six when play was called off by mutual consent of both the captains about 10 minutes before scheduled close. Brief scores: India: 500 for 5 declared and 209 for six declared
New Zealand: 340 and 272 for 6 in 107 overs (McMillan 83 not out, Astle 51 not out, Vincent 67; Kumble 4/95, Harbhajan 2/65). Bureau Report