Sun Oct 20 05:17:45 UTC 2024: **Summary of the News Article:**
– In the ongoing Test match in Bengaluru, India’s innings faced a setback during the second innings, losing three crucial wickets in a short span.
– Rishabh Pant was dismissed for 99 runs, just missing out on a century.
– As of the tea break on the fourth day, India scored 438 runs while losing 6 wickets, holding an 82-run lead over New Zealand.
– Jadeja (4 runs) and Ashwin (0 runs) were at the crease, and India’s chances of victory depend on their batting performance with four wickets remaining.
– India began the first session with an overnight score of 231 runs, managing not to lose a wicket in that session.
– Pant and Sarfaraz’s partnership contributed significantly, with 177 runs for the third wicket before the collapse began.
– Sarfaraz was out after reaching 150 runs, followed by quick dismissals of Pant and Rahul, leading to a rapid loss of three wickets for just 30 runs.
– New Zealand bowlers made a strong comeback, particularly with the new ball, with William O’Rourke and Ajaz Patel taking two wickets each, while Southee and Phillips secured one wicket each.
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