Thu Oct 17 08:24:42 UTC 2024: ## Rain Delays First Day, India Stumble to 46 in First Test Against New Zealand
**Bengaluru, India:** The first Test match between India and New Zealand in Bengaluru was disrupted by rain on the first day, forcing a washout and leaving the day’s play incomplete. The match was scheduled to begin on Wednesday but the toss couldn’t take place due to heavy downpours. While reports suggest a possibility of rain on the second day as well, it is expected to have minimal impact on the match.
**Kohli Targets 9000 Test Runs:** With the match set to resume on Thursday, Indian captain Rohit Sharma could open the innings alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal. India’s playing eleven is expected to feature Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill, along with
Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul. In the bowling department, Jasprit Bumrah will be joined by Akash Deep and Mohammed Siraj. Kohli, who is just 53 runs short of reaching the milestone of 9000 Test runs, will be hoping to achieve this feat in the match. Notably, he has failed to score a half-century in his last six innings, adding further pressure on his shoulders.
**New Zealand Fightback with Bowling Dominance:** In a surprising turn of events, New Zealand managed to restrict India to a paltry score of 46 runs in 30 overs. The Indian batting lineup crumbled under pressure, with Matt Henry wreaking havoc by claiming 5 wickets for just 15 runs.
Henry’s performance was further highlighted by his 3 maiden overs, while Will O’Rourke also played a crucial role in the dismissal of the Indian batting order, picking up 4 wickets.
**India Struggling to Recover:** At the end of the day’s play, India are struggling to recover from the setback. They are at 46 runs for 9 wickets, with Mohammed Siraj (4 runs) and Kuldeep Yadav (2 runs) still at the crease.
The match will resume on Thursday morning, where the focus will be on India’s ability to recover from their disastrous start and pose a significant challenge to the New Zealand team.
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