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.