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After a disastrous first inning by the Indian cricket team in the first Test against New Zealand, the hosts are back in the middle after the visitors posted a 356-run lead at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Earlier in the match, the Rohit Sharma-led side won the toss and opted to bat. However, they were bundled out for a mere score of 46. Afterwards, a ton from Rachin Ravindra for New Zealand, along with fifty-plus scores from Tim Southee and Devon Conway, helped the side post 402 runs on the board.
However, Ravindra Jadeja was in form by picking up three wickets for India, the fans were left in awe of New Zealand’s batting, especially Rachin Ravindra, who scored his second Test hundred. Highlighting on the visitor’s innings, while Rachin Ravindra scored 134 off 157 deliveries, Devon Conway scored 91, whereas Tim Southee also made crucial contributions with his 73-ball 65. Moreover, Southee and Ravindra stitched a 137-run partnership, fifth highest for the Kiwis in India against India.
Netizens react as Rachin Ravindra's 134 guides NZ to 400-plus score
Here are some of the reactions by fans who took X sharing their thoughts about the Kiwis running riot of Indian bowlers and scoring crucial runs on the board, giving New Zealand an upper hand in the ongoing Test.
As of writing, India is trailing by over 250 runs with both openers departing early in the innings.
