LIVE | IND Vs NZ, 1st Test Day 3 Live Cricket Score and Updates: Can India Bounce Back?

India vs New Zealand, 1st Test Day 3 Live Cricket Score and Updates: IND Vs NZ Live Cricket Score From M Chinnaswamy Stadium Bengaluru, Rohit Sharma, IND Vs NZ, 1st Test at Bangalore - All eyes on Team India's bowling as the batting fails.

LIVE IND VS NZ 1st Test Score: New Zealand dominated Day 2 of the first Test against India in Bengaluru. After dismissing India for their lowest home total of 46, New Zealand reached 180/3 by stumps, with a 134-run lead. Devon Conway led the charge with a stellar 91, while Will Young added 33. India's batting collapsed as Matt Henry (5-15) and William ORourke (4-22) dismantled the hosts. Despite early breakthroughs by Ashwin and Kuldeep, the Kiwis remained in control. India's top order struggled, with Virat Kohli, Sarfaraz Khan, and KL Rahul all dismissed for ducks.

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18 October 2024

08:45 IST

IND vs NZ 1st Test LIVE: Bad Light Stops Play, Favoring New Zealand

As bad light halted the day’s play, New Zealand was well in control with a healthy lead and a resilient batting lineup ready to push further on Day 3.

08:30 IST

IND vs NZ 1st Test LIVE: Poor Fielding Adds to India’s Woes

Missed opportunities in the field, like dropped catches, added pressure on India. Conway capitalized on these mistakes, anchoring New Zealand’s innings effectively.

08:18 IST

IND vs NZ 1st Test LIVE: India’s Struggles Against Swing

New Zealand’s bowlers consistently exploited swing and movement. India’s top-order, including Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal, found themselves caught in the web of the Kiwi pacers.

08:00 IST

IND vs NZ 1st Test LIVE: Kohli’s Rare Duck in Test Cricket

Virat Kohli, usually reliable under pressure, recorded a rare duck, his first in 32 innings, rattling the Indian side in the crucial opening hour.

07:45 IST

IND vs NZ 1st Test LIVE: New Zealand’s Strong Lead at Stumps

New Zealand ended Day 2 at 180/3, holding a commanding lead of 134 runs with Rachin Ravindra and Daryl Mitchell still at the crease.

07:29 IST

IND vs NZ 1st Test LIVE: Ravindra Jadeja’s Crucial Breakthrough

Amidst the Kiwi dominance, Jadeja provided some relief by dismissing Will Young for 33, ending a dangerous 75-run partnership with Conway.

07:15 IST

IND vs NZ 1st Test LIVE: Devon Conway’s Dominant 91

Conway spearheaded New Zealand’s reply with an elegant 91. His ability to counter India's bowling attack laid a solid foundation for the Kiwis' lead.

07:00 IST

IND vs NZ 1st Test LIVE: William ORourke’s Impressive Spell

Young pacer William ORourke bowled brilliantly, taking 4 wickets for 22 runs. His extra bounce troubled the Indian batters, with key wickets like Virat Kohli and KL Rahul.

06:45 IST

IND vs NZ 1st Test LIVE: Matt Henry’s Five-Wicket Masterclass

Henry was the star of the day, picking up 5 wickets for just 15 runs. His disciplined line and movement left the Indian batters with no answers.

06:25 IST

IND vs NZ 1st Test LIVE: India's Record Low Total on Home Soil

India collapsed to their lowest-ever home Test total, managing just 46 runs. The Kiwis' relentless pace attack, led by Matt Henry, stunned the Indian lineup.

06:22 IST

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