Thu Oct 17 04:10:00 UTC 2024: ## India Wins Toss, Elects to Bat in Bengaluru Test Against New Zealand
**Bengaluru, India:** The much-anticipated first Test match between India and New Zealand in Bengaluru finally began on Thursday, following a rain-affected first day. After a delayed start due to overcast conditions, India won the toss and elected to bat first.
The Indian team made two changes from their previous match, with Sarfaraz Khan replacing Shubman Gill and Kuldeep Yadav coming in for Akash Deep. New Zealand opted for a three-pronged pace attack.
The opening session saw a cautious approach from the Indian openers, Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal. They managed to score only 9 runs in the first 6 overs. Rohit Sharma survived a close lbw call in the fourth over, surviving a potential DRS review.
The second session is expected to start at 12:10 pm local time, with the Indian batsmen looking to build a substantial score.
This match is part of a three-match series, with the next two Tests scheduled for Indore and Mumbai.
**Key Points:**
* India won the toss and elected to bat first.
* Sarfaraz Khan and Kuldeep Yadav are the two new faces in the Indian team.
* The first session saw a cautious approach from India, with only 9 runs scored in the first 6 overs.
* The second session is set to begin shortly.
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