India posted 462 runs in their second innings on Day 4, setting a 107-run target against New Zealand. Sarfaraz Khan scored a significant 150 runs, which helped India recover from challenging situation earlier in the match. Rishabh Pant also played a crucial role with a quick 99 runs, which contributed to India’s effort to establish a lead.
Play was stopped for nearly three hours due to rain, causing a significant break in the match. Once the rain cleared, play resumed with Pant and Sarfaraz batting for India.
Rishabh Pant’s performance:
Pant returned to the field with a heavily strapped knee, He scored a fifty (50 runs) very quickly, in just 55 balls, showing his aggressive and attacking style. However, Pant was dismissed just one run short of reaching a century (100 runs), ending his innings at 99 runs.
Sarfaraz Khan’s performance
Sarfaraz Khan scored his maiden test century, he achieved this milestone by hitting 18 fours and 3 sixes. Sarfaraz eventually scored 150 runs before getting dismissed, making a significant contribution to India’s total score.
India, however, struggled in the lower order, losing their last seven wickets for just 54 runs. Ravindra Jadeja and R Ashwin could not build a partnership, departing quickly, while Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj left for ducks.
New Zealand ended Day 4 at 0/0, needing 107 runs to win on the final day. With the pitch still favoring the batsmen, a thrilling conclusion awaits at Bengaluru.
