India vs New Zealand Live Score, 1st Test, Day 5: Virat Kohli’s Gesture Keeps Crowd Entertained As India Eye Wickets

IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 5 Live: Virat Kohli encourages the crowd

A beautiful moment has been captured as India star batter Virat Kohli is seen encouraging the crowd to make noise and cheer. His gesture has left the crowd at the M Chinnaswamy stadium awestruck as the fans responded by making noise and chanting Team India’s name. The atmosphere at the stadium is just amazing as the crowd is thoroughly enjoying the game. 

NZ 13/1 (8 overs)

IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 5 Live: Siraj’s exceptional fielding

WOW!!! Mohammed Siraj’s brilliant fielding saves a boundary for India. Will Young glances it fine and it races down to the fine-leg ropes off Jasprit Bumrah’s delivery. Siraj intercepts on time and saves four runs. Seeing his effort, India skipper Rohit Sharma lauds Siraj and the crowd at the Chinnaswamy Stadium gives a brilliant applause. 

NZ 8/1 (5 overs)

IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 5 Live: India eye another wicket

After the shocking early dismissal of Tom Latham, New Zealand are being cautious in their approach. The duo of Devon Conway and Will Young is not playing any lose shot against India’s fiery bowling attack. However, the likes of Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah are aiming for another wicket at the earliest. 

NZ 4/1 (4 overs)

IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 5 Live: OUT

OUT!!! Jasprit Bumrah delivers on the second ball of the day and he dismisses Tom Latham for duck. Bumrah’s magical pace lands straight onto the pads of Latham as the on-field umpire wastes no time and signals LBW out. New Zealand then opt for DRS but the decision comes in the favour of India. Latham walks back to the dugout as the crowd at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium goes berserk. The louds of Team India can be heard. 

NZ 0/1 (1 over)

IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 5 Live: We are underway

The play on Day 5 of the first Test between India and New Zealand begins. On the final day of this dramatic match, New Zealand need 107 runs. For the visitors, Tom Latham and Devon Conway have resumed the proceedings. The duo aims to form a steady partnership, in order to provide New Zealand with a comfortable win. On the other hand, Jasprit Bumrah will be bowling the first over for India. The hosts needs quick wickets to bounce back in the game. 

IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 5 Live: Players out on field, Jurel to keep wickets

The Indian players are out on field but there’s an update that Rishabh Pant is still not fit to keep wickets. In his absence, Dhruv Jurel will continue keeping the wickets for India. On Day 4, Pant played a brilliant knock of 99 and helped India post a good total.

IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 5 Live: Today’s revised session timings

1st Session: 10:15 to 12:30

Lunch: 12:30 to 13:10

2nd Session: 13:10 to 15:10

Tea: 15:10 to 15:30

3rd Session: 15:30 to 17:15

IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 5 Live: Here’s what Glenn Phillips said before the game

“It’s about trying to be involved in all parts of the game. As a batter, you only get one chance and it’s a bit fickle so I like to be involved with the ball as well especially in Test cricket. It comes down to attitude and enjoying my time. Have a bit of genetics on my side as well when it comes to speed and power but it’s all about the enjoyment. That new ball was always going to be crucial for us, we thought if we could pick up one or two wickets and stem the flow of runs, we had a chance. They (India) put us under pressure but our bowlers bowled well and it put us in a crucial position.”

IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 5 Live: Pitch report

“The overnight rain has disappeared. The surface has played its role. The cracks have definitely widened and the Indian bowlers will be happy with that” say Murali Kartik and Simon Doull.

IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 5 Live: Sun is out, game to resume from 10:15

The sun is completely out and the players are warming up on the ground. As per the latest update from the BCCI, it has been announced that the day will begin from 10:15 AM. Stay tuned for all the live updates. 

IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 5 Live: Next inspection at 9:45 AM

Good news for fans!!! The covers are being removed from the ground as the drizzle has stopped. After the chat with the ground staff, the umpires have decided the inspect the ground at 9:45 AM. If things go smoothly, then the start of play is expected by 10:00 AM. 

IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 5 Live: Start delayed due to wet outfield

And the official confirmation is here that the start of play on Day 5 has been delayed due to wet outfield at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. There was a slight drizzle which has now stopped and the umpires are having a chat with the groundstaff. Hoping for the game to resume soon. 

IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 5 Live: Slight drizzle

Bengaluru is currently experiencing a slight drizzle and the start on time seems to be impossible. Delay is on cards for Day 5 of the first Test between India and New Zealand. Stay tuned for all the live updates. 

IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 5 Live: Covers are on

OHHH!!! As per the current visuals, the pitch at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru has been covered by the ground staff. Former India selector Saba Karim, who is present at the location, has stated that the conditions right now look overcast. Questions are still hovering but the on-time start is highly expected. 

IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 5 Live: Controversial end of Day 4

As New Zealand batters Tom Latham and Devon Conway came down to bat, the already rain-affected match saw clouds hovering over the stadium. Jasprit Bumrah bowled only four deliveries in which he troubled Latham. But just then, the umpires deemed the light not enough for play to continue and NZ batters went off. The Indian players led by Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli were livid as they argued with the umpires regarding the decision. 

IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 5 Live: NZ need 107 runs to win

Just when New Zealand came out to bat late in the final session, rain brought an early end to the day’s play with the visitors playing just four balls in the second innings, with openers Tom Latham and Devon Conway yet to open their accounts.

IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 5 Live: Quick recap of Day 4

Sarfaraz Khan struck a majestic 150 while Rishabh Pant made a brisk 99 as India were all out for 462 in their second innings, setting New Zealand a target of 107 on day four of the opening Test in Bengaluru on Saturday. 

IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 5 Live: Hello

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of Day 5 of the first Test between India and New Zealand, straight from the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Stay tuned for all the live updates.