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India vs New Zealand,1st Test

 
Narper 2021-11-24 22:17:14 

:India (Playing XI):
Shubman Gill, Mayank Agarwal, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane(c), Shreyas Iyer, Wriddhiman Saha(w), Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ishant Sharma, Umesh Yadav

New Zealand (Playing XI):
Tom Latham, Will Young, Kane Williamson(c), Ross Taylor, Henry Nicholls, Tom Blundell(w), Rachin Ravindra, Tim Southee, Ajaz Patel, Kyle Jamieson, William Somerville

India have won the toss and have opted to bat

 
shivnotout 2021-11-24 23:57:31 

India have won the toss and have opted to bat

 
shivnotout 2021-11-25 05:22:27 

India (Playing XI):

Shubman Gill, Mayank Agarwal, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane(c), Shreyas Iyer, Wriddhiman Saha(w), Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ishant Sharma, Umesh Yadav

New Zealand (Playing XI):

Tom Latham, Will Young, Kane Williamson(c), Ross Taylor, Henry Nicholls, Tom Blundell(w), Rachin Ravindra, Tim Southee, Ajaz Patel, Kyle Jamieson, William Somerville

 
shivnotout 2021-11-25 05:24:50 

Jamieson to Mayank, out Caught by Blundell!! Jamieson finally draws first blood! And deservingly so! Kept probing around that off-stump channel, getting the ball to move both ways and finally has Mayank nicking 13

IND 58/1

 
shivnotout 2021-11-25 06:02:13 

Somerville to Shubman Gill, 1 run, this time he flicks wide of the fielder to the deep and that's his fourth Test fifty. The crowd, captain, team-mates applaud. Gentle raise of the bat from Gill

 
shivnotout 2021-11-25 06:02:46 

IND 82/1 (29) CRR: 2.83


Day 1: Lunch Break

 
shivnotout 2021-11-25 07:55:15 

IND 127/3 (45.2) CRR: 2.8

Day 1: 2nd Session

 
shivnotout 2021-11-25 08:00:58 

Jamieson to Rahane, FOUR, shot of the day so far! Width on offer, but the length isn't that full and Rahane's big front foot stride allows him to get to the line, stroking this delicately through the covers. No force, just pure timing as this races away to the fence in no time

india 132-3

 
shivnotout 2021-11-25 08:25:35 

Jamieson to Rahane, out Bowled!! Jamieson has the last laugh! He's been the standout all day so far and he gets his third of the innings. Was a short of a length ball with a hint of width but the lack of bounce does Rahane in here

india 150-4

 
shivnotout 2021-11-25 09:26:21 

Somerville to Jadeja, FOUR, short and wide, a gift for Jadeja who slaps it through backward point for four

india 181-4

 
Narper 2021-11-25 13:30:15 

Day 2: Stumps

IND 258/4 (84) CRR: 3.07

 
shivnotout 2021-11-26 03:59:51 

Pitch report:

"We saw that the bowlers were unlucky earlier as there was a bit of swing but not a lot of bounce. We saw a great day. Today, there might be more of the variable bounce

 
shivnotout 2021-11-26 04:05:47 

NZ review for LBW. Height could be a factor although it wasn't that high. No bat clearly, UltraEdge shows a flat line. Over to ball tracking. It's umpire's call on hitting and that means that Jadeja survives by a whisker. Review retained.

 
shivnotout 2021-11-26 04:08:33 

Jamieson to Shreyas Iyer, FOUR, beautiful shot! Loosener from Jamieson to begin with, fed on the pads and Iyer flicks it away nonchalantly through mid-wicket. The ideal delivery to face first up on a new day

india 262-4

 
shivnotout 2021-11-26 05:16:19 

Century on Test debut for Shreyas Iyer! He's deserved every bit of this, it's been a calm and composed knock in what was a crisis situation when he walked in. Takes off his helmet and soaks in all the cheers of the crowd. Kisses the Indian badge. Reaches the milestone with a gentle dab behind point. Enough time to hustle for a brace by the time sweeper cover mops up
smile


Shreyas Iyer debut century:
- 16th Indian player on debut
- 3rd Indian on debut vs NZ

IND 313/7

 
shivnotout 2021-11-26 11:08:29 

IND 345

NZ 129/0 (57)

Day 2: Stumps - New Zealand trail by 216 runs

 
shivnotout 2021-11-27 04:45:25 

66.1
Ashwin to Will Young, out Caught by (sub)Srikar Bharat!! Top keeping from Bharat. This ball kept low and he did well to pouch it. Faint edge. Ashwin wins the battle with Will Young. Was brilliant to watch to duo take on each other.

 
Onionman0 2021-11-27 05:28:07 

In reply to shivnotout

Then a collapse...N.Z. all out....just wait & watch......

 
Onionman0 2021-11-27 06:02:58 

In reply to shivnotout

Possession starts with Williamson.....after lunch ...

 
Narper 2021-11-27 09:38:58 

127.4
Axar to Southee, out Bowled!! Cleaned him up all ends! Savage riposte from Axar, goes wide of the crease with a flattish in-angler that just straightens ever so slightly off the deck. Too good a nut for any batter, let alone a lower order man like Southee. He tries to push at it but is beaten on the outside edge, and hears the rattle behind him.

Southee b Axar 5(13) [4s-1]

Fifth fifer for Axar in only his fourth Test match.

 
Narper 2021-11-27 09:40:24 

Most five-wicket hauls in first four Tests
6 Charlie Turner
5 Tom Richardson/ Rodney Hogg/ Axar Patel
4 Fred Spofforth/ Syd Barnes/ Nick Cook/ Vernon Philander

Previous most for India: three each by L Sivaramakrishnan & Narendra Hirwani

 
Narper 2021-11-27 09:44:52 

Fall of Wickets
151-1 (Will Young, 66.1), 197-2 (Kane Williamson, 85.3), 214-3 (Ross Taylor, 94.3), 218-4 (Henry Nicholls, 96.5), 227-5 (Tom Latham, 102.1), 241-6 (Rachin Ravindra, 110.4), 258-7 (Tom Blundell, 123.4), 270-8 (Tim Southee, 127.4)

 
Narper 2021-11-27 10:08:51 

Day 3: 3rd Session

IND 345
NZ 284/8 (13cool CRR: 2.06

New Zealand trail by 61 runs

 
Narper 2021-11-27 10:12:51 

138.6
Ashwin to Jamieson, out Caught by Axar!! Miscued slog from Jamieson, and he holes out! The ball was slower through the air at 85kph, and that was enough invitation for him to free his arms. He swings hard, looking to go with the turn.

Jamieson c Axar b Ashwin 23(75) [4s-1]

 
Narper 2021-11-27 10:26:18 

142.3
Ashwin to Somerville, out Bowled!!

Somerville b Ashwin 6(52)

 
Narper 2021-11-27 10:27:34 

Day 3: Innings Break

IND 345
NZ 296 (142.3) CRR: 2.08

New Zealand trail by 49 runs

 
Narper 2021-11-27 16:03:59 

Day 3: Stumps

IND 345
NZ 296

IND 14/1 (5) CRR: 2.8

India lead by 63 runs

Shubman Gill b Jamieson 1(3)

 
Narper 2021-11-27 16:05:09 

Axar Patel in Test cricket:
2/40
5/60
6/38
5/32
4/68
5/48
5/62

 
Onionman0 2021-11-27 16:06:01 

In reply to Narper

4th day very intriguing.....more than 250....New Zealand losing....ball keeping very low...

 
camos 2021-11-27 16:10:05 

In reply to Narper

Axar Patel in Test cricket:
2/40
5/60
6/38
5/32
4/68
5/48
5/62



Damn! can get 100 wickets in 15 games?

 
Narper 2021-11-27 16:15:05 

In reply to camos
Yep if he plays all 15 at home in India

 
Narper 2021-11-27 16:18:53 

In reply to Onionman0
India on top....but the Kiwis are fighters ably led and motivated by Williamson....who also can lead front front with bat
The openers did well in the first innings

But yes...tonight (4th day) will be intriguing.

 
shivnotout 2021-11-28 04:10:07 

india 25-1

India lead by 74 runs

 
Narper 2021-11-28 04:28:09 

Day 4: 1st Session

NZ 296
IND 345 & 32/1 (11) CRR: 2.91
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India lead by 81 runs

Mayank Agarwa l8(31)
Cheteshwar Pujara 22(32

 
Narper 2021-11-28 04:30:33 

11.1
Jamieson to Pujara, out Caught by Blundell!! Short ball down leg, Pujara raises his arms to let it go. There's an appeal for caught-behind and Blundell is pretty confident. He nods to Williamson when asked for the review. Oh he's right. This has come off the glove.

Pujara c Blundell b Jamieson 22(33) [4s-3]

 
Narper 2021-11-28 04:50:25 

14.5
Ajaz Patel to Rahane, out Lbw!! That should be plumb. The umpire is quick to raise the finger, and Rahane doesn't bother challenging. It slid through off a length, past the inside edge and onto the front pad in front of middle and off.

Rahane lbw b Ajaz Patel 4(15) [4s-1]

 
Narper 2021-11-28 04:51:17 

IND 41/3 (14.5) CRR: 2.76

 
Narper 2021-11-28 05:13:31 

19.2
Southee to Mayank, out Caught by Latham!! This was always on the cards!

Mayank c Latham b Southee 17(53) [4s-3]

 
Narper 2021-11-28 05:15:54 

19.4
Southee to Jadeja, out Lbw!! This is a masterclass from Southee!

Jadeja lbw b Southee 0(2)

 
Narper 2021-11-28 05:17:27 

Day 4: 1st Session
IND 51/5 (19.5) CRR: 2.57

India lead by 100 runs

Tim Southee
6-2-10-2

 
Narper 2021-11-28 05:47:23 

Day 4: 1st Session

IND 75/5 (27.1) CRR: 2.76

India lead by 124 runs

Shreyas Iyer 16(3cool
Ravichandran Ashwin 14(1cool

 
Narper 2021-11-28 06:04:42 

Day 4: Lunch Break

IND 84/5 (32) CRR: 2.62

India lead by 133 runs

 
Onionman0 2021-11-28 09:57:19 

In reply to Narper

One catch drop by New Zealand....match turn upside down....lead 251....still 3 wks. ....India in pole position....

 
shivnotout 2021-11-28 11:21:50 

In reply to Onionman0

IND 345 & 234/7 declared


NZ 296 & 4/1 (4)


Day 4: Stumps


New Zealand need 280 runs

40 overs by Will Somerville is the most by a visting spinner in India without taking a wicket since Shane Warne's 42 wicketless overs in Kolkata in 1997/98.

 
Narper 2021-11-29 04:06:09 

Day 5: 1st Session

NZ 5/1 (5) CRR: 1

New Zealand need 279 runs

 
shivnotout 2021-11-29 04:26:30 

Umesh Yadav to Somerville, no run, edged but well short of slip! Bit of outward shape and Somerville is loose in his drive, no footwork

nz 18-1

 
Brerzerk 2021-11-29 04:33:18 

That backfoot shot from Sommerville is a gem...a thing of beauty, sheer class. Notice that the backfoot was covering the off-stump so he wasn't reaching for the ball. It was there to be hit.

 
doosra 2021-11-29 09:18:37 

NZ battling hard

a test of skill and character

 
doosra 2021-11-29 09:22:44 

Jaddu traps Kane

tough for NZ to draw it from here

 
doosra 2021-11-29 09:58:54 

14 overs to go

New ball available

3 wickets to get

 
doosra 2021-11-29 10:04:57 

drinks

13 overs to go

 
doosra 2021-11-29 10:11:37 

Ashwin takes the new ball

 
doosra 2021-11-29 10:13:19 

sharp chance thru leg slip

another over down

NZ now thru 85 overs

 
doosra 2021-11-29 10:15:30 

Jadeja strikes

8 down

 
doosra 2021-11-29 10:21:55 

10 overs to go

lights fading

 
doosra 2021-11-29 10:24:36 

9 overs to go

 
doosra 2021-11-29 10:27:05 

9 down

big grin

 
doosra 2021-11-29 10:31:13 

Ravindra and Patel

trying to defy India big grin

 
doosra 2021-11-29 10:32:26 

7 overs to go

 
doosra 2021-11-29 10:35:14 

6 overs to go

 
doosra 2021-11-29 10:38:06 

5 overs to go

 
Onionman0 2021-11-29 10:40:17 

In reply to doosra

In 2nd last over...N.Z all out

 
doosra 2021-11-29 10:40:44 

4 overs to go

 
Onionman0 2021-11-29 10:42:40 

In reply to doosra

Last over...

 
doosra 2021-11-29 10:45:50 

the sun has come out

conspiring eh big grin

 
doosra 2021-11-29 10:55:05 

off for bad light

NZ batted 98 overs so far

52 balls faced by the last pair so far

 
doosra 2021-11-29 10:55:29 

Nitin Menon is a really good 'young' intl umpire

i love how he controls the game

 
doosra 2021-11-29 10:57:34 

Ravindra and Patel defies and denies India

superb little innings from Ravindra on debut

 
Khaga 2021-11-29 11:11:34 

In reply to doosra

Nitin is top notch..

 
Narper 2021-11-29 14:17:51 

IND 345 & 234/7 d

NZ 296 & 165/9

Match drawn

PLAYER OF THE MATCH
Shreyas Iyer