India vs New Zealand LIVE Score, 1st Test, Day 4: Rishabh Pant Misses Ton By 1 Run, Dismissal Leaves KL Rahul Stunned | Cricket News

India vs New Zealand Live: Pant bowled on 99!

Unbelievable! Pant chops it on. An unfortunate dismissal and he walks off with an expression-less face. The crowd goes into a silence. KL Rahul can’t believe it either. 

IND: 433/5 (88.1)

India vs New Zealand Live: Pant hits it out of the park!

Pant goes bang and out of the ground! He lunged on one knee, picked it up from off stump – no less. He moves to 96 with that. Need another boundary to get to his 100.

IND: 425/4 (86.3)

India vs New Zealand Live: Boundary for Rahul!

Rahul gets off the mark! It took him six balls and a slice of luck. Plays it late, enough to squeeze it between the fielders. 

IND: 413/4 (85.4)

India vs New Zealand Live: 150 and out!

Sarfaraz gets to 150 and falls soon after. Big wicket for New Zealand.  Nonetheless, what a fine innings this has been. Gets a standing ovation from the crowd.

India vs New Zealand Live: Scoring rate drops down!

The new ball has definitely stemmed the flow of runs. Pant is trying his best to eeke out a few boundaries. His response is to sweep the fast bowler after telling Sarfaraz to be watchful

IND: 405/3 (83)

India vs New Zealand Live: Milestone for India!

400 comes up for India! Rishabh Pant and Sarfaraz Khan are in no mood to slow down. The lead in now 44. New Zealand have taken the new ball. Latham gives it to Southee. His experience could come in handy for the Kiwis.

IND: 400/3 (80)

IND vs NZ Live: Pant’s breaks Dhoni’s record!

Rishabh Pant has become the fastest Indian wicketkeeper to score 2500 Test runs. He achieved the milestone in just 62 innings, surpassing the previous record held by former captain MS Dhoni, who reached the landmark in 69 innings.

IND vs NZ Live: One bounce four!

Rishabh Pant goes over covers! One bounce for four. This guy is a cheat code. Always one of the best to watch: the inside-out drive. Excellent execution from spidy

IND: 386/3 (77.2)

India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: Partnership 150!

Rishabh Pant with a gorgeous late cut for 4! Brings up the 150-run partnership between Pant and Sarfaraz. 

Pant now on 78 in just 79 balls.

IND 381/3 (77 overs)

India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: 75 overs done

The floodlights are on, as India complete their 75th over. The lead now at 17. Stupendous comeback, led by the partnership between Sarfaraz and Pant. 

IND 373/3 (75 overs)

India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: The sun is out!

Such is the beauty of nature. The sun is out in Bengaluru, and promises us a lot more action on Day 4. Oh this game is far from over. As Sarfaraz continues his unorthodox strokeplay, and upper cuts it over the wicket-keeper.

IND 370/3 (74.3 overs)

India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: Pant survives

New Zealand waste a second review, and Pant responds with a reverse sweep aerial boundary over the head of first slip! India take the lead against NZ! 

IND 360/3 (73.2 overs)

India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: Another DRS scare for Pant?

Appeal for caught behind denied by the umpire, but New Zealand have gone for another review. Rishabh Pant in trouble?

IND 356/3 (73.1 overs)

India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: SCORES LEVEL

A single of the final of the 73rd over. Scores are level. What a batting performance it has been so far by India.

IND 356/3 (73 overs)

India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: Slapped down the ground!

Rishabh Pant steps out and slams it down the ground for four. Will O’Rourke ducks out of the way in time. India trail by just 1 run now.

IND 355/3 (72.4 overs)

India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: How long will the session last?

The second session will last till 3:30 PM, so we have more than 90 minutes of play now. The post tea session will go on till 5:15 PM.

Lots of action left today, weather permitting.

India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: Big appeal!

Pant survives a big scare! A big edge was caught at first slip, but after umpire checks, it is confirm that the ball did touch the ground. How does he respond? Huge six over long on!

India trail by only 6 runs now. 350 up for India.

IND 350/3 (72 overs)

India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: Action restarts

Rachin Ravindra to Rishabh Pant, and a solid front-foot block by the left-hander. Play is underway again in Chinnaswamy!

IND 344/3 (71.1 overs)

India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: Players out on the field

The New Zealand players are out on the field, near the boundary in a huddle. It has not been a good Day 4 for them, but can they use the damp conditions to their advantage?

India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: Restart in 10 minutes!

GREAT NEWS! The Test match will be back underway in 10 minutes. Fabulous work by the groundstaff, and we will be underway at 1:50 PM IST with the second session.

The second session will be designated to go on from 1:50 PM to 3:30 PM. 23 overs have been lost on Day 4.

India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: Stumps placed

The stumps have been put in place on the pitch, while the groundstaff continue to work on negating the puddles and wet patches on the ground. We are getting nearer to some Test cricket! 

If play can resume shortly, we may have an elongated second and third session today.

India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: Covers coming off!

Huge positive news coming from the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. The rain has stopped and the covers are being taken off from the ground. The ground staff are now expected to remove puddles and work on making the outfield dry as soon as possible.

Can we get some action before Tea?

India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: Fourth umpire on the field

Once again, the fourth umpire has entered the field of play at the Chinnaswamy Stadium. The bad news? He still has an umbrella on, and it is still drizzling in Bengaluru.

India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: Drizzle continues

Rain hasn’t stopped at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. A drizzle continues in Bengaluru. Very unlikely that we will have any play in the post-Lunch session.

India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: Rain still heavy

Rain is still heavy at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. We could have an entire session of play wiped out if it stays like this. Let’s hope there’s some cricket left on Day 4.

India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: A great stat for Rishabh Pant

Here’s a remarkable stat. Rishabh Pant has crossed 50 in each of his last five innings, when he’s batted in the 3rd innings of a Test match. The streak goes back to 2022.

Three fifties and two centuries in that. He still has the chance to go more today. Especially brilliant today, given he suffered discomfort on his knee and had to go off earlier during the Test match.

India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: Rain continues in Chinnaswamy

Rain is still on at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, very visible through the camera lens. More than hour now since rain halted action. The time for Lunch is over, and now it’s time to wait for when the rain stops.

India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: Unpredictable rain

“Suddenly the rain has become heavier,” says Saba Karim. The rain is coming from the far end, where dark clouds are hovering.

“And suddenly the rain has stopped!” says Saba Karim. Unpredictable rain at Chinnaswamy.

India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: Rain resumes!

Oh dear! The umbrellas are back on and rain has suddenly increased again at the Chinnaswamy. Right as we were getting optimistic about a quick restart. 

“Generally, it rains in the afternoon in Bengaluru, so we may get another bout of shower,” says Anil Kumble on air. Grim news.

India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: Rain stops in Chinnaswamy

Great news. Saba Karim removes his umbrella on air. Reports that rain has stopped. Meanwhile, the fourth official is in conversation with ground staff. Assistant coach Abhishek Nayar is also present in the chat. Could play resume soon?

India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: Conditions have improved

“Conditions have improved, and play will surely resume soon after lunch,” says Saba Karim on air. Great news for cricket fans.

India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: Still raining in Chinnaswamy

Rain still seems to be quite heavy at the Chinnaswamy, with umbrellas still out. A restart at 12:00 PM, straight after Lunch, seems unlikely.

India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: 12:00 PM start?

India and New Zealand will ideally restart play at 12 PM right after lunch, but it all depends on the weather. As it stands, we have heavy rain in Bengaluru for the first time since Day 1, and it’s not good news just yet.

India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: Rain update

“Quite heavy rain,” reports Saba Karim on air from the ground. Not good news for the moment, but let’s keep fingers crossed.

Meanwhile, an earlier lunch has been taken given the conditions and the stoppage in play. 22 overs, 113 runs on Day 4 for India. 

India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: As it happened

A recap of today’s play:

Abrupt rain cut short India’s chase of cutting down New Zealand’s lead, with India trailing by only 12 runs at the stoppage. Sarfaraz Khan and Rishabh Pant completed a 100-run partnership in just 20 overs on Day 4. Sarfaraz reached his maiden Test ton, after a range of high-risk shots. On the other hand, Pant started off slowly before completing his own half-century in just 55 balls.

India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: The good news

The pitch is covered very well, and the Chinnaswamy’s drainage system is known to be one of the best in India. Let’s hope there isn’t much of a stoppage, because this is shaping into a fascinating Test match.

India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: RAIN STOPS PLAY

Suddenly, it’s raining cats and dogs at the Chinnaswamy. A very abrupt stop to proceedings after a sudden downpour. Let’s hope play can resume soon. 

As it stands, India trail New Zealand by 12 runs.

IND 344/3 (71 overs)

India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: 50 for Pant!

A magnificent drive through the covers for 4 to bring up a half-century! Rishabh Pant started off slow and steady, and he’s picked up brilliantly in the last 10 overs or so. Reaches his milestone in just 55 balls.

IND 344/3 (70.5 overs)

India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: Rachin Ravindra has the ball

The hero with the bat for New Zealand will now try his luck with the ball. Left-arm spinner Rachin Ravindra takes up the ball. Sarfaraz continues his own merry game, and picks up more runs through the third man region.

IND 337/3 (70 overs)

India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: 100-run partnership!

Sarfaraz heaves over long off and gets another boundary. 100-run stand between Sarfaraz and Pant. Aggressive, brave, high-risk but effective cricket by India. The pressure is all on New Zealand now, and it’s a matter of time before India takes the lead.

Pant is also nearing his fifty, on 46.

IND 334/3 (69 overs)