India lost a Test match against New Zealand in Bengaluru

2024.10.20

The first Test match between New Zealand and India at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru has sparked a renewed conversation regarding India’s previous home losses to the Black Caps India, a formidable force in Test cricket, has only suffered three home losses against New Zealand. Here are some examples of those

At Nagpur, New Zealand achieved their first-ever Test victory in India with an outstanding effort. With the help of their top-order hitters, the Kiwis amassed a commanding 314 runs in their opening innings. India’s reply was a mere 257 runs. put 214 runs on the scoreboard in their second innings, giving India a target of 277 runs. But India was only able to muster 109 runs, giving New Zealand a sweeping 167-run victory. The fact that this was New Zealand’s first Test victory on Indian soil made it a historic occasion.

The second loss occurred at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, where New Zealand won by 136 runs. In their second innings, New Zealand’s bowlers showed off their abilities by dismissing India for a mere 145 after setting a target of 282. After taking eight wickets and scoring 82 runs in the second Test of the series, bowling all-rounder Jony Bracewell was named Player of the Match.

In the opening Test of the current series, India suffered their most recent loss to New Zealand. The Black Caps grabbed a decisive lead with their score of 402 after bowling India out for a record-breaking 46 runs in the first innings. India set a target of just 107 for New Zealand, which was successfully chased down in 28 overs for the loss of two wickets, despite their comeback in the second innings with a total of 462.

In addition to ending New Zealand’s 36-year wait for a Test victory in India, the victory in Bengaluru serves as a reminder of how fiercely competitive cricket is between these two nations.

@charith