NZ take 1-0 lead against India in Cricket Tests |
India`s poor form in New Zealand continued as after the one day series whitewash, India slumped to a 10 wicket defeat at the hands of the kiwis in the first test played in Wellington. New Zealand now has an unassailable 1-0 lead in the two-match Test series. The seamers trio of Trent Boult, Tim Southee and debutant Kyle Jamieson starred for the hosts as they bowled out India below 200 in both the innings. On Day 4, resuming from the overnight score of 144 for 4, kiwi pacer Tim Southee dismissed Hanuma Vihari, R Ashwin, Rishabh Pant and Jasprit Bumrah to complete his five-wicket haul and bowl out India for 191, with a lead of just 8 runs. Chasing the meagre total of 9, Tom Blundell and Tom Latham stepped out in the middle and completed the chase without losing a wicket in just the second over of their 2nd innings. This is New Zealand`s 100th Test win. They have become only the 7th country to reach the mark, after India, Australia, England, West Indies, South Africa and Pakistan. With the win, the Kiwis also take 60 points in the ICC Championship Table. This is the first Test in which India have lost points in the ICC Championship cycle so far.
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