Thu Oct 17 04:20:00 UTC 2024: ## India Stumbles in First Test Against New Zealand
**Bangalore, India:** After a rain-soaked Day 1, the much-anticipated first Test between India and New Zealand finally commenced at the Chinnaswamy Stadium. India, opting to bat first in overcast conditions, found themselves in early trouble against a swinging New Zealand pace attack.
Skipper Rohit Sharma, attempting to drive Tim Southee down the ground, was bowled for a duck, his stumps shattered by a delivery that nipped back sharply. This early dismissal left India reeling at 3 wickets down, with both Virat Kohli and Sarfaraz Khan also failing to score.
The New Zealand pace duo of Matt Henry and Tim Southee have been particularly effective, making the ball move considerably and putting immense pressure on the Indian openers, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rohit Sharma.
As the match progresses, the focus will be on whether India can recover from this shaky start or if New Zealand can capitalize on their early advantage.
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