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IND vs NZ 1st Test Day 4 Live: Bad light brings the fourth day to an end
India will be looking to post a big total so that they can give a difficult target for the visitors to achieve in the final innings
By Krishnakant Kukreti
19 October 2024 • 5:59 PM
Match called off
After an explosive innings by India, where they posted an insane number of 344/3 in today’s match, India’s innings ended. As the New Zealanders came out to bat, a few balls were bowled before the umpires decided to call off the match due to bad weather.
Rain continues on!
It has been reported that the rain has suddenly gotten heavier, so the match is going to be a bit delayed.
Rain slowed down
The pour has slowed down, but it is enough to use umbrellas. Fourth umpire is out to talk with ground staff.
Lunch break, Match to resume b 12:00 PM
The players have decided to take lunch. The match is going to resume at 12:00 if the weather clears up. Let’s hope for the best.
It started Raining!
A more than a little drops have begun as the rain covers have been brought up. No idea on when the game might resume.
Score Updates
Sarfaraz and Rishabh are going strong as Rishabh closes in on his half century. Rishabh Pat 47 (52), India 337/3 after 70 overs.
Match continues, score update
Drinks break did not go for a long time, the match resumed shortly after. India currently at 302-3 after 65 overs.
Drinks Break!
Amazing session. Pant made a decent score and it is currently a small break for drink.
Score Update
A Century coming in for Sarfaraz Khan as he blasts pass runs for the team, with Rishabh Pant also going good with the runs. India 276/3 after 58 overs.
Score!
3 overs have been bowled and Sarfaraz is doing good in scoring runs, with Rishabh aiming to make runs from his side as well. India 243/3 after 52 overs.
The match Begins!
Day 4 has begun for India with a surprise entry of Rishabh Pant along with Sarfaraz Khan. Pant faced a knee injury on day 2 of this match, but he has now stepped back on as India keep their target focused.
Pitch report
There are cracks. If the ball hits the front of the crack, it stays low. If the ball hits the end of the crack, it goes up. Surely not a bad day to bowl.
Weather report
There was some rain overnight, but it is all stopped now. Rain is expected to stop the game as some point of the day