India vs New Zealand LIVE Score, 1st Test, Day 2: Yashasvi Jaiswal’s Resistance Ends As 4-Down India Struggle vs NZ

IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 2 Live: Commentators question India’s decision to bat

As India are clearly struggling to get run against New Zealand’s fiery pace attack, the commentators are questioning Rohit Sharma’s decision to bat first. The pitch at the Chinnaswamy stadium is clearly favouring the pacers and Jasprit Bumrah would have been terrific for India is such conditions. However, the hopes are still high for India as Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rishabh Pant are standing unbeaten at the crease. 

IND 30/3 (20 overs)

IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 2 Live: India showing cautious approach

Rishabh Pant and Yashasvi Jaiswal are showing a cautious approach. In the previous over of Matt Henry, the duo did not score any runs. India are on backfoot after losing three wickets in a quick succession but they need to fire as soon as possible. Pant need to hammer some boundaries in the coming overs. 

IND 27/3 (18 overs)

IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 2 Live: Blunder from Blundell

OHOO!!!! What a golden opportunity missed by New Zealand. William O’Rourke was on the verge of providing New Zealand another breakthrough in the form of Rishabh Pant but destiny had other plans in store. The hits the top edge of Pant’s bat and it looks like a comfortable catch for the wicketkeeper Tom Blundell behind the stumps. However, Blundell fails to hold it properly as the ball falls down and Pant gets a lifeline. 

IND 17/3 (14.3 overs)

IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 2 Live: 1st boundary for India

Immediately after the play resumes, Rishabh Pant wastes no times and makes his intentions clear. He hammers a brilliant boundary off William O’Rourke’s delivery. Pant reaches out and drives through cover-point and India pick up the first boundary. The duo of Pant and Yashasvi Jaiswal need more boundaries i the coming over, in order to release the pressure. 

IND 17/3 (13 overs)

IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 2 Live: Play resumes

The rain has stopped and the play has resumed after the brief halt. India currently have Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rishabh Pant standing unbeaten at the crease. The duo need to form a good partnership, in order to bring India back in the game. They will be aiming to get some boundaries to gain the momentum. On the other hand, New Zealand are high on confidence and desperately aiming to bundle out India at the earliest. 

IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 2 Live: Play to resume at 11:05, Lunch postponed

Good news from Bengaluru that the rain has stopped and the covers are coming off. The players are out on the field and currently warming. As per the latest update, the play will resuming at 11:05 AM. In another update, the Lunch break has been postponed and will now take place at 12:00 PM. 

IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 2 Live: India’s abysmal feat

India losing 3+ wickets for 10 runs or below at home (since 1990)

7 runs vs NZ, Mohali, 1999

2 runs vs NZ, Ahmedabad, 2010

10 runs vs NZ, Bengaluru, 2024*

IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 2 Live: India register unwanted feat

The ongoing first session of the first Test between India and New Zealand has been a total nightmare for the hosts. With only 13 runs on the board, India have lost three wickets. The third wicket in the form of Sarfaraz Khan fell with only 10 runs. This is the lowest fall of third wicket for India since September 2018 (2 runs against England at The oval).

IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 2 Live: Play halts due to rain

OHH HOOO!!! There’s a bad news for all the fans as the play has been halted due to rain. The rain gods are back and the ground has been covered again. The players have gone off field and there’s confirmation about when the play will resume. Stay tuned for all the live updates. 

IND 13/3 (12.4 overs)

IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 2 Live: India in trouble

Team India is in deep trouble. The hosts have lost three wickets in a quick succession without even having 20 run on the board. Currently, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rishabh Pant are at the crease and looking to form a good partnership. India now rely on these two batters for a solid partnership, in order to bounce back in the game. On the other hand, New Zealand bowlers aim to break this partnership at the earliest. 

IND 13/3 (12 overs)

IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 2 Live: OUT

OUT!!! Matt Henry has joined the party in style as he dismissed Sarfaraz Khan for duck. Length delivery just outside off, Sarfaraz Khan walked at it and looked to force something, slapped it on the up and got into a horrible position, it hit the bottom edge and lobbed to the right of Devon Conway at extra cover. Absolute stunner from Conway as India lose their third wicket. Rishabh Pant joins Yahsasvi Jaiswal at the crease. 

IND 10/3 (9.4 overs)

IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 2 Live: OUT

OUT!!! William O’Rourke has provided New Zealand with their second breakthrough and he dismissed the big fish Virat Kohli for duck. Kohli gets a short delivery with some extra bounce. Kohli tried to go defensive but the ball hits the glove and goes straight towards Glenn Phillips, who then takes a brilliant catch at leg gully, leaving the crowd stunned. India have lost their second wicket with only nine runs on board. 

IND 9/2 (9 overs)

IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 2 Live: India need a partnership

After the shocking dismissal of Rohit Sharma, one-down India currently have Virat Kohli and Yashasvi Jaiswal at the crease. In the previous over of Matt Henry, the duo was not able to score any runs but will look get some run and boundaries in the upcoming overs. On the other hand, New Zealand are aiming for another wicket at the earliest. 

IND 9/1 (8.5 overs)

IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 2 Live: OUT

OUT!!!! New Zealand have got their first breakthrough of the day from Tim Southee, who dismissed Rohit Sharma for 2. Rohit tries to go for a big hit and even steps out to get a good shot. However, the ball misses the bat and then rattles up the leg stump as India lose the wicket of their skipper. One first wicket gone for India. 

IND 9/1 (6.3 overs)

IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 2 Live: Henry stuns Jaiswal

Matt Henry is at his absolute best today. He is troubling Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal with his ultimate pace and swing. In his previous over, he literally stunned Jaiswal with his fiery bowling. Jaiswal tries to go defensive but completely fails to judge the speed of the ball. The entire crowd was left tensed after seeing this delivery. 

IND 9/0 (6 overs)

IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 2 Live: Rohit survives close call

OHHHH!!! That was a close call. Matt Henry was on the verge of providing New Zealand with their first breakthrough with the wicket of Rohit Sharma. Rohit tries to play a defensive shot and the ball hits the pads but the on-field umpire signals not out. New Zealand opt for a DRS review, which ultimately gives the decision as umpire’s call. This decision leaves Henry utterly disappointed as he gives an angry look. 

IND 6/0 (3.1 overs)

IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 2 Live: India off the mark

New Zealand are putting up a dominating show with the ball as India batters are not playing any lose shot. In the previous over of Matt Henry, the duo of Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal score 2 runs as India get off the mark. 

IND 2/0 (2 overs)

IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 2 Live: Good start from New Zealand

India are off to a steady start in the first session on Day 2 of the first Test against New Zealand. The duo of Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal are cautiously assessing the situation. In the first over of Tim Southee, the duo did not score any runs as New Zealand pacer bowls a maiden. The duo will now aim to get some boundaries in the upcoming overs. 

IND 0/0 (1 over)

IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 2 Live: We are underway

The play on Day 2 of the first Test between India and New Zealand begins. For India, Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal have started the proceedings. The duo aims to stitch a solid partnership and provide India with a solid start. On the other hand, Tim Southee will be bowling the first over for New Zealand as Blackcaps aim for some quick wickets. Let’s play!

IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 2 Live: Delay in start

OH!!! There’s a brief delay in start of play of the first Test between India and New Zealand. As soon as the players came out on field to play, the officials signaled a brief halt due to some bad light. The ground staff is currently working to get all the floodlights on, in order to get a proper light during the game.

IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 2 Live: New Zealand’s Playing XI

New Zealand (Playing XI): Tom Latham(c), Devon Conway, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell(w), Glenn Phillips, Matt Henry, Tim Southee, Ajaz Patel, William ORourke

IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 2 Live: India’s Playing XI

India (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma(c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Sarfaraz Khan, Rishabh Pant(w), Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj

IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 2 Live: Here’s what Tom Latham said at the toss

“Wicket has been under covers so hopefully we can make good use of it early with the ball. Bit of weather around, so we haven’t had a great prep here. Three seamers with Ajaz Patel and we have two all-rounders who bowl spin too.”

IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 2 Live: Here’s what Rohit Sharma said at the toss

“We are going to have a bat first. It has been under the covers and we do understand that it could be slightly sticky early on but the nature of the pitch is such that you would want to put runs on the board first. You want to get the result as much as we want. We assess where we are decide what needs to be done as a team. We have played well in the last few Test matches. Fresh series for us and we want to start well. From the last Test two changes, Gill misses out, Sarfaraz comes in. Kuldeep comes in for Akash.”

IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 2 Live: Toss

India skipper Rohit Sharma won the toss and opted to bat against New Zealand on Day 2 of the first Test in Bengaluru.

IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 2 Live: Pitch report

“Great drainage. No reminiscence at all that it rained. It has been under the covers, which means it has a lot of dampness. It is quite cold when you tough it. When you touch is slightly harder it is dry underneath. New ball could nip around early on and the spinners could get some help as well,” – opine Simon Doull and Murali Kartik

IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 2 Live: Will Sarfaraz replace Gill?

As per the current visuals, batter Sarfaraz Khan can be seen warming up and taking some catches at the second slip. On the other hand, batter Shubman Gill cannot be seen practicing. He had suffered a stiff neck and there were reports that he would be missing the first Test against New Zealand. 

IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 2 Live: Rohit, Virat on field

There’s a good news coming in from Bengaluru that the weather is currently clear and the players are out on field. India skipper Rohit Sharma and star batter Virat Kohli and roaming on the field and even practicing some shots. The toss will be taking place at 8:45 as per the schedule. 

IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 2 Live: Toss at 8:45

As Day 1 of the match got abandoned due to rain, the toss between India and New Zealand will take place at 8:45 AM in Bengaluru on Day 2. 

IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 2 Live: Quick recap of Day 1

The match officials came out to inspect the pitch around 2 PM after outfield and first layer of covers were removed around 1.50 PM. But there were large damp areas on either side of the pitch as hessians were brought out in a last-ditch attempt to get some game time. However, it was a futile effort as extensive damage was already done by rains of varying intensity from early morning.

IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 2 Live: Rain played a spoilsport

Unrelenting rain wiped out play on day one of the opening Test between India and New Zealand on Wednesday. The play was called off at 2.34 PM as heavy rain lashed the M Chinnaswamy Stadium after relenting for about half an hour earlier. However, the players and fans are hoping of an uninterrupted play on Day 2. 

IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 2 Live: Hello

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of Day 2 of the first Test between India and New Zealand, straight from M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. Stay tuned for all the updates.