IND vs NZ 1st Test Day 5 LIVE Scorecard: Rain is likely to play spoilsport in Bengaluru.© BCCI
India vs New Zealand Live Score: The start of play has been delayed due to wet outfield. However, the covers have now been taken off and the next inspection will take place at 9:45 AM. New Zealand will begin their pursuit of 107 runs to win the first Test against India knowing that rain might have the final say in the outcome of the result. After heavy downpour forced early stumps on Day 4, the weather forecast suggests that rain is likely to return on the final day of the match. New Zealand were 0/0 after skipper Tom Latham and Devon Conway came out to bat but only four balls were bowled before bad light forced the players off. For New Zealand, a draw would feel like a missed opportunity, having bowled India out for 46 in the first innings. (Live Scorecard)
Here are the LIVE Score Updates of India vs New Zealand 1st Test Match Day 1, Straight from Bengaluru
09:20 (IST)
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.
09:12 (IST)
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.
08:53 (IST)
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.
08:34 (IST)
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.
08:28 (IST)
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.
08:25 (IST)
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.
08:23 (IST)
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.
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