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India vs New Zealand LIVE Score, 1st Test, Day 2: Virat Kohli, Sarfaraz Khan dismissed for 0, 3-down India in deep trouble

IND vs NZ 1st Test Day 2 LIVE Scorecard: Rohit Sharma and Tom Latham© AFP




India vs New Zealand LIVE, 1st Test, Day 2: Matt Henry made New Zealand’s third breakthrough of the day when he dismissed Sarfaraz Khan for 0. Currently, Rishabh Pant and Yashasvi Jaiswal are trying to form a good opening partnership and give the three-under India some momentum. On the other hand, New Zealand are eyeing some quick wickets to gain the upper hand in the game. Indian skipper Rohit Sharma won the toss and chose to bat against New Zealand on Day 2 of the first Test in Bengaluru. India have included Sarfaraz Khan and spinner Kuldeep Yadav in their Playing XI. The duo replace Shubman Gill and Akash Deep respectively. Gill has been rested due to a stiff neck. (LIVE SCORECARD)

Here are the LIVE score updates of India vs New Zealand 1st Test Match Day 2, straight from Bengaluru







  • 10:23 (IST)

    IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 2 Live: India in trouble

    Team India is in big trouble. The hosts have lost three wickets in quick succession without even putting 20 runs on the board. Currently, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rishabh Pant are on the verge of forming a good partnership. India will now rely on these two batters to form a solid partnership to get back into the game. On the other hand, New Zealand bowlers are aiming to break this partnership at the earliest.

    IND 13/3 (12 surpluses)

  • 10:17 (IST)

    IND vs NZ, 1st test day 2 Live: OFF

    OUT!!! Matt Henry has joined the party in style as he dismissed Sarfaraz Khan for duck. Length delivery just outside off, Sarfaraz Khan walked over and tried to force something, hit it on the top and found himself in a terrible position, he hit the bottom and lobbed to the right of Devon Conway for extra cover. Absolute stunner from Conway as India lose their third wicket. Rishabh Pant joins Yahsasvi Jaiswal in the crease.

    IND 10/3 (9.4 surpluses)

  • 10:12 (IST)

    IND vs NZ, 1st test day 2 Live: OFF

    OUT!!! William O’Rourke has broken New Zealand for the second time, discarding big fish Virat Kohli for duck. Kohli gets a short delivery with some extra bounce. Kohli tried to go defensive but the ball hits the glove and goes straight to Glenn Phillips who then takes a brilliant catch at the leg gutter, leaving the crowd stunned. India have lost their second wicket with just nine runs on board.

    IND 9/2 (9 surpluses)

  • 10:04 (IST)

    IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 2 Live: India needs a partnership

    After the shock dismissal of Rohit Sharma, India currently have Virat Kohli and Yashasvi Jaiswal in trouble. In Matt Henry’s previous over, the duo were unable to score runs but it looks like some runs and boundaries will come in the coming overs. On the other hand, New Zealand is targeting a new wicket at the earliest.

    IND 9/1 (8.5 surpluses)

  • 09:55 (IST)

    IND vs NZ, 1st test day 2 Live: OFF

    OUT!!!! New Zealand got the first breakthrough of the day from Tim Southee, who dismissed Rohit Sharma for 2. Rohit tries to go for a big hit and even steps out to take a good shot. However, the ball misses the bat and then rattles off the leg stump as India lose their skipper’s wicket. One first wicket went to India.

    IND 9/1 (6.3 surpluses)

  • 09:50 (IST)

    IND vs NZ, 1st test day 2 live: Henry stuns Jaiswal

    Matt Henry is at his absolute best today. He worries Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal with his ultimate pace and swing. In his previous over, he literally stunned Jaiswal with his fiery bowling. Jaiswal tries to go defensive but completely fails to judge the speed of the ball. The entire crowd was left tense after seeing this delivery.

    IND 9/0 (6 surpluses)

  • 09:44 (IST)

    IND vs NZ, 1st test day 2 live: Rohit survives close call

    OHHHH!!! That was close. Matt Henry was on the verge of giving New Zealand their first breakthrough with the wicket of Rohit Sharma. Rohit tries to take a defensive shot and the ball hits the pads but the on-field umpire signals it’s not out. New Zealand opts for a DRS assessment, which ultimately makes the decision as a referee. This decision leaves Henry completely disappointed as he looks angry.

    IND 6/0 (3.1 surpluses)

  • 09:36 (IST)

    IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 2 Live: India off the ground

    New Zealand is putting up a dominant show with the ball as Indian batters are not playing any losses. In Matt Henry’s previous over, the duo of Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal scored 2 runs as India cleared the target line.

    IND 2/0 (2 surpluses)

  • 09:28 (IST)

    IND vs NZ, 1st test day 2 live: good start from New Zealand

    India are off to a steady start in the first session on Day 2 of the first Test against New Zealand. The duo of Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal are cautiously assessing the situation. In Tim Southee’s first over, the duo failed to score runs as the New Zealand pacer bowled a maiden. The duo will now look to push some boundaries in the coming overs.

    IND 0/0 (1 parent)

  • 09:21 (IST)

    IND vs NZ, 1st test day 2 live: we are on our way

    The Day 2 play of the first Test between India and New Zealand begins. For India, Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal have started the procedure. The duo is looking to build a solid partnership and get India off to a solid start. On the other hand, Tim Southee will bowl the first over for New Zealand as Blackcaps are aiming for some quick wickets. Let’s play!

  • 09:21 (IST)

    IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 2 Live: Delay in start

    OH!!! There is a brief delay in the start of play of the first Test between India and New Zealand. As soon as the players entered the field to play, the referees called a short stop due to poor lighting. The ground staff are currently working on switching on all the floodlights so that there is good light during the game.

  • 09:00 (IST)

    IND vs NZ, 1st test day 2 live: New Zealand plays XI

    New Zealand (playing XI): Tom Latham(c), Devon Conway, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell(w), Glenn Phillips, Matt Henry, Tim Southee, Ajaz Patel, William ORourke

  • 09:00 (IST)

    IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 2 Live: India plays XI

    India (playing

  • 08:59 (IST)

    IND vs NZ, 1st test day 2 live: This is what Tom Latham said during the toss

    “Wicket has been under cover so hopefully we can make good use of it early with the ball. Bit of bad weather so we haven’t had a great preparation here. Three Seamers with Ajaz Patel and we have two all-rounders bowling and also turning. “

  • 08:59 (IST)

    IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 2 live: This is what Rohit Sharma said during the toss

    “We’re going to use a bat first. It’s been under the covers and we understand it can be a little sticky at first, but the nature of the pitch is such that you want to put runs on the board first. result as much as we want. We assess where we are and decide what needs to be done as a team. We have played well in the last few Test matches for us and we want to start well from the last Test two changes, Gill misses, Sarfaraz comes in. Kuldeep comes in for Akash.”

  • 08:47 (IST)

    IND vs NZ, 1st test day 2 Live: Toss

    Indian skipper Rohit Sharma won the toss and chose to bat against New Zealand on Day 2 of the first Test in Bengaluru.

  • 08:46 (IST)

    IND vs NZ, 1st test day 2 Live: pitch report

    “Great drainage. No memory of it raining at all. He’s been under the covers, which means there’s a lot of moisture. It’s quite cold when you’re struggling. If you touch it a little harder, it’s dry underneath. New ball were able to sniff around early and the spinners could also get some help,” say Simon Doull and Murali Kartik

  • 08:45 (IST)

    IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 2 Live: Will Sarfaraz replace Gill?

    According to the current footage, batsman Sarfaraz Khan can be seen warming up and taking some catches at second slip. On the other hand, batsman Shubman Gill is not seen practising. He had suffered a stiff neck and there were reports that he would miss the first Test against New Zealand.

  • 08:43 (IST)

    IND vs NZ, 1st test day 2 Live: Rohit, Virat on field

    There is good news coming from Bengaluru that the weather is currently clear and the players are on the field. India skipper Rohit Sharma and star batsman Virat Kohli roam the field and even practice a few shots. According to the schedule, the toss will take place at 8:45 PM.

  • 08:05 (IST)

    IND vs NZ, 1st test day 2 live: toss at 8.45 am

    As day 1 of the match was abandoned due to rain, the toss between India and New Zealand will take place in Bengaluru on day 2 at 8.45 am.

  • 08:02 (IST)

    IND vs NZ, 1st test day 2 live: short summary of day 1

    Match officials came out to inspect the field around 2 p.m. after the outfield and first layer of coverings were removed around 1:50 p.m. But there were large damp areas on either side of the pitch as hessians were brought out in a last-ditch effort to get some playing time. However, it was a futile effort as extensive damage had been caused by rainfall of varying intensity since early morning.

  • 07:47 (IST)

    IND vs NZ, 1st test day 2 Live: Rain played a spoilsport

    Incessant rain wiped out play on day one of the opening Test between India and New Zealand on Wednesday. The game was called off at 2.34pm as heavy rain lashed the M Chinnaswamy Stadium after conceding about half an hour earlier. However, the players and fans are hoping for uninterrupted play on Day 2.

  • 07:45 (IST)

    IND vs NZ, 1st test day 2 Live: Hello

    Hello and welcome to our live coverage of Day 2 of the First Test between India and New Zealand, live from the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. Stay informed of all updates.

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