The fans react as New Zealand record their first Test win in India since 1988

In a historic achievement, New Zealand they got their first Test win India at 36, beating the hosts by eight wickets in the series opener at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. This historic win, achieved on October 20, 2024, marks a significant milestone for the Black Caps, who last won on Indian soil in 1988.

Match summary

New Zealand set the stage for their victory after bowling India out for 46 runs – the lowest ever at home. In reply, the visitors showed a positive first innings performance, scoring 402 runs. Rachin Ravindra he was the top scorer, scoring 134, supported by Devon Conway’s 91. They allowed New Zealand to score 356 runs 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 dismissal, India’s batting order quickly collapsed, leaving New Zealand chasing just 107 runs.

On the final day of the match, New Zealand started the chase under overcast conditions. They succeeded he reached the target in 28 overs, finishing on 110 for 2. Will Young contributed with an unbeaten 48 runs and Ravindra added 39 to his tally from the first innings.

Historical context

This victory is New Zealand’s third Test victory in India in eight series since they first met in 1969. The last time they won on Indian soil was when they played at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, where they won by 136 runs.

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

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Here’s how fans reacted:

First things first. Good luck NZ!
Good use of useful conditions on day 1. Then that amazing comeback with the new 2nd ball on day 4. Deserving winners! 👏👏👏👏#INDvNZL

– Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) October 20, 2024

Well played NEW Zealand. A good test of victory after years in India #INDvNZ

– Dodda Ganesh | dodda ganesh (@doddaganesha) October 20, 2024

Scenes in the NZ dressing room after first test win in Ind since 1988! #INDvNZ pic.twitter.com/ArFXDtHWt2

— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) October 20, 2024

🚨 HISTORY IN CHINNASWAMY…!!! 🚨

– New Zealand won their first Test match in India in 36 years. 🤯 pic.twitter.com/mMLNLMtA2d

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) October 20, 2024

After 36 years New Zealand won a Test Match in India.#INDvsNZ

– Adeel Shah (@adeelhaider018) October 20, 2024

NEW ZEALAND TEST WINS IN INDIA

IN 1969 AT NAGPUR
IN 1988 IN WANKHEDE
2024 BENGALURU#INDvNZ #NZvIND

– Abhishek Kumar (@abhik2593) October 20, 2024

New Zealand beat India, winning by 8 wickets in Bengaluru.

Congratulations to the Kiwis on the win! 👏

A tough one for India but they will surely bounce back in the next Test in Pune. 🇮🇳👊#INDvNZ pic.twitter.com/XVcVOqtqOt

– Saabir Zafar (@Saabir_Saabu01) October 20, 2024

He fell – He believed – He fought!
He tested us in every way!
Come back strong 🇮🇳#INDvNZ
📸: BCCI pic.twitter.com/5q71hRUwTv

– Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) October 20, 2024

We have to give credit #New Zealand specifically #rachinravindra he was the star in both innings.
Hard luck @ImRo45 again #TeamIndia
The return is very strong in the next test.#INDvsNZ pic.twitter.com/JxuMHVjNts

— Munaf Patel (@munafpa99881129) October 20, 2024

History in Bengaluru! Will Young (48*) and Rachin Ravindra (39*) led the team to India’s first Test win since 1988. #INDvNZ pic.twitter.com/YBDYNql1nu

– BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) October 20, 2024

– India lost for the fourth time at home in the last 11 years

– New Zealand played well and deserve credit#INDvsNZ #INDvNZ pic.twitter.com/rCC17qNgK9

– Ash (@Ashsay_) October 20, 2024

A memorable fight, but not meant to be 💔#AavaDe | #INDvNZ
[📸: BCCI] pic.twitter.com/Hw4LdrnKXv

– Gujarat Titans (@gujarat_titans) October 20, 2024

Player of the Match: Rachin Ravindra #cricket #INDvNZ # Test #RachinRavindra #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/jYkKpZhmbd

– CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) October 20, 2024

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