• New Zealand registered a comprehensive win over India in the Bengaluru Test.

  • Sanjay Manjrekar, Wasim Jaffer, Dodda Ganesh and others reacted to New Zealand's historic victory on the Indian soil.

Fans react as New Zealand records their first Test win in India since 1988
New Zealand beat India by 8 wickets in the Bengaluru Test (PC: X)

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In a historic achievement, New Zealand secured their first Test victory in India in 36 years, defeating the hosts by eight wickets in the opening match of the series at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. This landmark win, achieved on October 20, 2024, marks a significant milestone for the Black Caps, who last triumphed on Indian soil in 1988.

Match Summary

New Zealand set the stage for their victory after bundling out India for a paltry 46 – their lowest total at home. In reply, the visitors displayed a commanding first innings performance, scoring 402 runs. Rachin Ravindra was the standout performer, notching up a brilliant 134, supported by Devon Conway’s 91. They allowed New Zealand to establish a massive 356-run lead in the first innings.

India fought back in their second essay, scoring 462 runs, thanks to an impressive partnership between Sarfaraz Khan (150) and Rishabh Pant (99), who added 177 runs for the fourth wicket. However, after their dismissals, India’s lower order crumbled quickly, setting New Zealand a target of just 107 runs to chase.

On the final day of the match, New Zealand began their chase under overcast conditions. They successfully reached the target within 28 overs, finishing at 110 for 2. Will Young contributed with an unbeaten 48 runs while Ravindra added 39 to his tally from the first innings.

Historical context

This victory is only New Zealand’s third Test win in India across eight series since their first encounter in 1969. The last time they won on Indian soil was during a match at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, where they claimed victory by 136 runs.

With this win, New Zealand takes a 1-0 lead in the three-match series and looks to build on this momentum as they prepare for the next Test in Pune.

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