IND vs NZ | Matt Henry and Rachin Ravindra power New Zealand to commanding win over India

ByDebayan Sinha, SportsCafe Editor

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New Zealand defeated India by eight wickets at Bengaluru. After a batting collapse in their first innings, India rebounded with Sarfaraz Khan’s 150 runs, totalling 462 in the second innings while Rachin Ravindra's impressive performance in both innings led New Zealand to a decisive victory.

‌The action-packed four days in Bengaluru reached its climax as Kiwi openers Tom Latham and Devon Conway took to the crease, needing 107 runs for victory. Latham faced Jasprit Bumrah, who struck gold on just the second delivery of the day, dismissing him. Will Young and Conway then kept the scoreboard moving, hitting occasional boundaries. A crucial moment came when Bumrah returned to claim Conway, leaving New Zealand at 43/2 in 13 overs. With Rachin Ravindra joining Young, the Black Caps advanced to 62/2 in 16 overs, needing just 45 runs to win.

The duo continued to build momentum, adding 59 runs as New Zealand needed just 13 more to win. As lunch approached, they required only nine runs, leaving the crowd and the Indian side feeling dejected. Ultimately, Young hit the winning runs, securing an eight-wicket victory for New Zealand and a 1-0 lead in the Test match series.

Big 3

India lost only 3 matches under Gautam Gambhir's coaching.

These losses

🔹 First time since 1988, India lost a home Test match to New Zealand🇳🇿

🔹 First time since 1997, India lost an ODI series to Sri Lanka🇱🇰
— Kausthub Gudipati (@kaustats) October 20, 2024

Eras

In gambhir era ..

Sri Lanka won odi series against India after 27 years and new zealand win test matches in india after 36 years.. that's fucking alarming.. what awaits next??#INDvsNZ
— sandilya gopal (@Gopalku23169158) October 20, 2024

Ordinary

An ordinary New Zealand team (with no statpadlers), ranked 6th by the ICC, defeated an overconfident @BCCI team, ranked 2nd with a so-called heavy bowling and batting lineup, on their home soil. It's a shameful defeat. #INDvsNZ #Bangloretest
— Brij Mohan (@brijhcu) October 20, 2024

Huge impact

RACHIN RAVINDRA 💥👏

134(157) in first innings.

39*(46) in second innings.

Young boy making a huge impact in Tests, New Zealand has got a big talent for the next decade 🌟👌 pic.twitter.com/Mwm5Mw2R3C
— Arvind kannaujiya AK94 (@Asliarvind1) October 20, 2024

First of many

New Zealand registered their first test win in India since 1988. After 36 years pic.twitter.com/sl1dD6xOnT
— Caught & Bowled (@caught1bowled) October 20, 2024

Finally

New Zealand has won a total of three test matches between India and New Zealand, out of which India won the third test match today after 36 years

Series - (1-0) 3#INDvsNZ pic.twitter.com/iEDICnifnN
— Vashu_sain_thakur (@vashusain) October 20, 2024

Big win

RACHIN RAVINDRA BATTING HERO FOR NEW ZEALAND IN FIRST TEST MATCH !! #INDvsNZ
— Vikas Yadav (@VikasYadav66200) October 20, 2024

Wow

New zealand won test against India in India 🥳🥳#INDvsNZ
— Ram (@Itz_BrendonRam) October 20, 2024

History

History in Bengaluru!!!!!

New Zealand registers their first win in India after 35 years #INDvsNZ #rachinravindra #TeamIndia pic.twitter.com/JGgN1Ag4Jw
— Khawar Zaman (@Khawarzaman8712) October 20, 2024

What a win!!

Newzealand win the test match after 34 years 😱❤️

Well played #Kiwis

I didn't expect that u defeat India in their own backyard.

Will Young & Rachin Ravindra finish it off🖤🔥#INDvsNZ #INDvNZL #NZvsIND pic.twitter.com/Sz5QMQu3lM
— Ahamed Inshaf (@InshafInzz) October 20, 2024

IND vs NZ | Matt Henry and Rachin Ravindra power New Zealand to commanding win over India

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