India vs New Zealand LIVE Score, 1st Test, Day 4: Rain Intensifies Again, Kumble’s Grim Prediction Worries All

India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: Rain continues in Chinnaswamy

Rain remains to be on on the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, very seen by means of the digicam lens. More than hour now since rain halted motion. The time for Lunch is over, and now it is time to watch for when the rain stops.

India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: Unpredictable rain

“Suddenly the rain has become heavier,” says Saba Karim. The rain is coming from the far finish, the place darkish clouds are hovering.

“And suddenly the rain has stopped!” says Saba Karim. Unpredictable rain at Chinnaswamy.

India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: Rain resumes!

Oh pricey! The umbrellas are again on and rain has instantly elevated once more on the Chinnaswamy. Right as we have been getting optimistic a few fast restart. 

“Generally, it rains in the afternoon in Bengaluru, so we may get another bout of shower,” says Anil Kumble on air. Grim information.

India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: Rain stops in Chinnaswamy

Great information. Saba Karim removes his umbrella on air. Reports that rain has stopped. Meanwhile, the fourth official is in dialog with floor employees. Assistant coach Abhishek Nayar can also be current within the chat. Could play resume quickly?

India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: Conditions have improved

“Conditions have improved, and play will surely resume soon after lunch,” says Saba Karim on air. Great information for cricket followers.

India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: Still raining in Chinnaswamy

Rain nonetheless appears to be fairly heavy on the Chinnaswamy, with umbrellas nonetheless out. A restart at 12:00 PM, straight after Lunch, appears unlikely.

India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: 12:00 PM begin?

India and New Zealand will ideally restart play at 12 PM proper after lunch, nevertheless it all relies on the climate. As it stands, we’ve got heavy rain in Bengaluru for the primary time since Day 1, and it is not excellent news simply but.

India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: Rain replace

“Quite heavy rain,” studies Saba Karim on air from the bottom. Not excellent news for the second, however let’s hold fingers crossed.

Meanwhile, an earlier lunch has been taken given the circumstances and the stoppage in play. 22 overs, 113 runs on Day 4 for India. 

India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: As it occurred

A recap of right now’s play:

Abrupt rain lower quick India’s chase of slicing down New Zealand’s lead, with India trailing by solely 12 runs on the stoppage. Sarfaraz Khan and Rishabh Pant accomplished a 100-run partnership in simply 20 overs on Day 4. Sarfaraz reached his maiden Test ton, after a spread of high-risk photographs. On the opposite hand, Pant began off slowly earlier than finishing his personal half-century in simply 55 balls.

India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: The excellent news

The pitch is roofed very effectively, and the Chinnaswamy’s drainage system is thought to be the most effective in India. Let’s hope there is not a lot of a stoppage, as a result of that is shaping into an interesting Test match.

India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: RAIN STOPS PLAY

Suddenly, it is raining cats and canine on the Chinnaswamy. A really abrupt cease to proceedings after a sudden downpour. Let’s hope play can resume quickly. 

As it stands, India path New Zealand by 12 runs.

IND 344/3 (71 overs)

India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: 50 for Pant!

A powerful drive by means of the covers for 4 to convey up a half-century! Rishabh Pant began off sluggish and regular, and he is picked up brilliantly within the final 10 overs or so. Reaches his milestone in simply 55 balls.

IND 344/3 (70.5 overs)

India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: Rachin Ravindra has the ball

The hero with the bat for New Zealand will now attempt his luck with the ball. Left-arm spinner Rachin Ravindra takes up the ball. Sarfaraz continues his personal merry sport, and picks up extra runs by means of the third man area.

IND 337/3 (70 overs)

India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: 100-run partnership!

Sarfaraz heaves over lengthy off and will get one other boundary. 100-run stand between Sarfaraz and Pant. Aggressive, courageous, high-risk however efficient cricket by India. The stress is all on New Zealand now, and it is a matter of time earlier than India takes the lead.

Pant can also be nearing his fifty, on 46.

IND 334/3 (69 overs)

India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: The massive scare

Dark clouds, overcast gray circumstances keep within the Bengaluru sky. The risk of rain is not zero, and the floodlights are shining vibrant.

IND 326/3 (68 overs)

India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: The massive scare

Dark clouds, overcast gray circumstances keep within the Bengaluru sky. The risk of rain is not zero, and the floodlights are shining vibrant.

IND 326/3 (68 overs)

India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: India path by 34 runs

Sarfaraz and Pant are 9 runs away from finishing a century stand. This has been a partnership of courageous strokeplay, high-risk high-reward sport. New Zealand have been pushed on to the again foot, and these two batters are on the up.

IND 322/3 (67 overs)

India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: Now NZ evaluate!

Very subsequent ball, as soon as once more an LBW enchantment. This time the umpire offers not out, Tom Latham critiques, however replays present there was an edge off the bat once more. Pant continues to outlive. Crazy stuff.

And oh! Final ball of the over, Pant goes excessive, long-off fails to take a diving catch, and Pant will get 4! Drama, drama!

IND 318/3 (66 overs)

India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: Pant survives due to DRS

Rishabh Pant is given out LBW, however he critiques immediately. Replays present that there’s clear bat concerned, and Pant survives. Dramatic stuff on the Chinnaswamy. 

IND 314/3 (65.4 overs)

India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: Pant dealing in sixes!

Two towering sixes over lengthy on by Rishabh Pant off Ajaz Patel! The left-hander is coming into the temper now!

IND 314/3 (65.3 overs)

India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: Crowd gathering at Chinnaswamy

The crowd is beginning to enhance on the Chinnaswamy. There might have been some gloomy faces after Kohli departed final ball of Day 3, however Sarfaraz and Pant have continued in maginificent model. 

IND 302/3 (65 overs)

India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: Bad mild scare growing

Dinesh Karthik reveals on air that Sarfaraz Khan has knowledgeable each umpires a number of instances concerning whether or not the sunshine is sweet sufficient for play. So far, the umpires suppose it’s. 

Meanwhile, a uncommon maiden over! Sarfaraz performs out six dots off Glenn Phillips.

IND 302/3 (65 overs)

India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: 300 up for India

Sarfaraz continues his fancy strokeplay, scoops it over. The ball appeared to be operating away for 4, however a wonderful bit of labor by Conway saves two. Next ball, Sarfaraz scoops once more, and will get 4! 300 up for India!

IND 302/3 (64 overs)

India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: India steadily going alongside

Drinks being taken. A superb hour of play for India. 63 runs added to the overall, and NZ’s lead is barely 62 now. No wickets misplaced, Sarfaraz has reached his first Test century, and Pant is steadily progressing. 

IND 294/3 (63 overs)

India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: Glenn Phillips into the assault

Glenn Phillips, the person who bought Virat Kohli out on the final ball of Day 3, is now into the assault. New Zealand switching from tempo to spin, as we transfer into the second hour of play on Day 4.

IND 292/3 (62.1 overs)

India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: Bad mild concern?

It’s simply previous 10 AM, however the floodlights are already on at Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. Overcast circumstances, a variety of cloud cowl. Let’s hope unhealthy mild would not play spoilsport to an enthralling Test match.

IND 291/3 (61 overs)

India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: First most of Day 4!

Rishabh Pant hits it massive and good-looking over long-off for six. He desires to enter the occasion now, and put stress on the bowlers. Angles it previous the slips for 4 on the ultimate ball as effectively. 10 off the over, Pant as much as 22.

IND 291/3 (61 overs)

India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: 50 partnership!

Quickfire 50-run partnership between Sarfaraz Khan and Rishabh Pant, scored in lower than an hour on Day 4. Excellent batting, regardless of the high-risk. Led by Sarfaraz, and supported effectively by Pant.

India path New Zealand by 75 runs.

IND 281/3 (60 overs)

India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: Ajaz Patel targets the slips!

A supply by Ajaz Patel flies off Pant’s gloves and in direction of the slips. Luckily for him, it’s past the primary slip, however NZ have introduced Ajaz to cease issues.

IND 280/3 (59.4 overs)

India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: Smashed by Sarfaraz!

Sarfaraz stands tall, offers with size, punched off the again foot by means of the offside. Exquisite strokeplay. Not simply the high-risk aerials, Sarfaraz’s baseline method is phenomenal too. 

IND 280/3 (58.2 overs)

India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: India path by 80 runs

It has been an interesting first 45 minutes on Day 4. India have added 45 runs in 45 minutes, courtesy some courageous strokeplay by Sarfaraz Khan. 

IND 276/3 (58 overs)

India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: Sarfaraz’s loopy wagon-wheel

48 runs by means of gully and third man, 25 runs by means of wonderful leg and sq. leg. Just 2 runs out of 102 by means of the V. Exceptional wagon wheel showcasing Sarfaraz’s ability and composure. New Zealand have thrown the quick ball at him, and he has responded in model.

India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: HUNDRED FOR SARFARAZ!

Punched by means of the covers for 4! Sarfaraz Khan completes his maiden Test century! India’s run-machine in home cricket is now delivering on the worldwide stage. From a duck within the first innings to a powerful hundred now. He has taken the dangers, and it has paid off! He reaches his century in 110 balls.

IND 275/3 (57 overs)

India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: Huge run-out probability missed!

What’s gone on there? Pant needed 2 runs, Sarfaraz might be seen leaping about making an attempt to disclaim a second run. Pant was manner exterior his crease, however New Zealand fully mess up the run out probability! Pant survives. Rohit Sharma is surprised within the dressing room on the miscommunication, Sarfaraz seems furious!

Pant counts his fortunate stars and goes over mid-on for 4!

IND 270/3 (55.5 overs)

India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: Another dangerous stroke for 4!

Rishabh Pant on this event! Angles with delicate arms in direction of the slip cordon, falls simply in need of Tom Latham in brief third man, and goes for 4. New Zealand’s lead now UNDER 100.

India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: 250 up for India

So dangerous (or intelligent?) from Sarfaraz! This time he edges it between the wicket-keeper and first slip for his fourth boundary of Day 4, and brings up India’s 250. Calculated risk-taking or rush of blood? So far, it is paying off for Sarfaraz.

India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: Risky strokeplay by Sarfaraz!

Sarfaraz is absolutely making an attempt his luck on the market. Counter-attacking New Zealand. Playing the aerial sport, placing them and the fielders underneath stress, and it is working! Devon Conway makes a slip-up within the deep, and Sarfaraz will get 4 extra. He is within the 80s now.

IND 245/3 (52 overs)

India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: Rishabh Pant off the mark

Pant off the mark off his third supply. Flicks it to leg-side for a single. India edging in direction of 250 early on Day 4. New Zealand nonetheless have a big lead of 115.

IND 241/3 (51.3 overs)

India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: Sarfaraz continues cost

Two boundaries off Will O’Rourke’s over. Great begin by Sarfaraz Khan to Day 4 proceedings. Sarfaraz shouldn’t be afraid, and goes for the aerial route as soon as once more, between the fielders, for 4. Brave stuff.

IND 240/3 (51 overs)

India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: What a shot!

Sarfaraz is again within the temper on Day 4. Uses the quick ball to higher lower it over the slip cordon for 4. Excellent utility by the set batter. 

IND 236/3 (50.1 overs)