In a historic achievement, New Zealand secured his first Test victory in India For 36 years, Bengaluru defeated the hosts by eight wickets in the opening match of the series at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. This landmark victory on October 20, 2024 is a significant milestone for the Black Caps who last won on Indian soil in 1988.
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New Zealand set the stage for victory after bowling India out for a paltry 46 – their lowest total at home. In reply, the visitors scored 402 runs, a first-innings performance by the team. Rachin Ravindra Devon was the standout performer, reaching a brilliant 134, supported by Conway’s 91. They allowed New Zealand to build a huge lead of 356 runs in the first innings.
Thanks to an impressive partnership between Sarfaraz Khan (150) and Rishabh Pant (99) who added 177 runs for the fourth wicket, India fought back by scoring 462 runs in the second essay. However, after their dismissal, India’s lower order collapsed quickly and set New Zealand a target of just 107 runs to chase down.
On the last day of the match, New Zealand started the fight in cloudy conditions. Good luck He reached the target in 28 overs, finishing at 110 for 2. Will Young contributed with an unbeaten 48 runs while Ravindra added 39 from the first innings.
Historical context
The win is New Zealand’s third Test win in eight series in India since the first match in 1969. The last time they won the match on Indian soil was at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai where they won by 136 runs.
With the win, New Zealand take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series and look to build on that momentum as they prepare for the next Test in Pune.
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Here’s how the fans reacted:
First things first. Great NZ!
Perfect use of beneficial conditions on day 1. Then a great comeback on day 4 with the 2nd new ball. Deserving winners! 👏👏👏👏#INDvNZL— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) October 20, 2024
NEW ZEALAND played well. Big Test win after centuries in India #INDvNZ
– Dodda Ganesh The Great Ganesh (@doddaganesha) October 20, 2024
Scenes in the NZ dressing room after India’s first Test win since 1988! #INDvNZ pic.twitter.com/ArFXDtHWt2
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) October 20, 2024
🚨 CHINNASWAMY HISTORY…!!! 🚨
– New Zealand won their first Test match in India in 36 years. 🤯 pic.twitter.com/mMLNLMtA2d
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) October 20, 2024
After 36 years, New Zealand won a test match in India.#INDvsNZ
— Adeel Shah (@adeelhaider018) October 20, 2024
NEW ZEALAND’S TEST WIN IN INDIA
NAGPUR in 1969
In 1988 WANKHEDE
IN BENGALURU IN 2024#INDvNZ #NZvIND— Abhishek Kumar (@abhik2593) October 20, 2024
New Zealand beat India, they won by 8 wickets in Bengaluru.
Congratulations Kiwis on the win! 👏
A tough one for India but they will surely bounce back in the next Test in Pune. 🇮🇳👊#INDvNZ pic.twitter.com/XVcVOqtqOt
— Sabir Zafar (@Sabir_Saabu01) October 20, 2024
Fell – Believed – Fought!
He tested us in every way!
Come back stronger 🇮🇳#INDvNZ
📸: BCCI pic.twitter.com/5q71hRUwTv— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) October 20, 2024
We have to give credit #NewZealand specifically #rachinravindra he was a star in both innings.
Difficulty @ImRo45 and #TeamIndia
A stronger comeback in the next test.#INDvsNZ pic.twitter.com/JxuMHVjNts— Munaf Patel (@munafpa99881129) October 20, 2024
History in Bengaluru! Will Young (48*) and Rachin Ravindra (39*) lead the team to their first Test win in India since 1988. Account card | https://t.co/XVdWc5y2Qd #INDvNZ pic.twitter.com/YBDYNql1nu
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) October 20, 2024
– India’s 4th defeat at home in last 11 years
– New Zealand played well and deserves credit#INDvsNZ #INDvNZ pic.twitter.com/rCC17qNgK9
— Ash (@Ashsay_) October 20, 2024
An unforgettable fight, but it wasn’t meant to be 💔#AavaSay | #INDvNZ
(📸: BCCI) pic.twitter.com/Hw4LdrnKXv— Gujarat Titans (@gujarat_titans) October 20, 2024
Man of the match: Racine Ravindra #cricket #INDvNZ #Test #RachinRavindra #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/jYkKpZhmbd
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) October 20, 2024
