India vs New Zealand 1st Test, Day 4 LIVE Score: Rain has halted play in Bengaluru with Kiwi’s deficit cut down to just 12 runs. India’s hopes of a comeback in the first Test against New Zealand rest heavily on the shoulders of Rishabh Pant and Sarfaraz Khan. Sarfaraz slammed a maiden Test ton on Day 4 as he guided India towards a respectable total. Rishabh Pant also blasted a quick 50. Following Pant, KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, and R Ashwin are likely to be the next batsmen in the batting order.
The hosts’ batting resurgence on Day 3 was largely due to the solid partnership between Sarfaraz and Virat Kohli, who scored 70 before being dismissed in the final over. With India trailing by 12 runs, the match is far from over. The pitch continues to offer batting conditions, and India will be aiming to gain a significant lead and put pressure on New Zealand’s bowlers.