India has gained a lead in the second innings on the fourth day of the first Test match against New Zealand. For India, Sarfaraz and Pant made a great partnership for the fourth wicket. The match has been stopped due to poor light. Covers have also come on the field and strong winds are blowing. India has given a target of 107 runs to New Zealand. New Zealand’s second innings has started. Tom Latham and Devon Conway are present at the crease. Jasprit Bumrah is bowling the first over. In the second innings, the Indian team was reduced to 462 runs. Sarfaraz was dismissed after scoring 150 and Rishabh Pant 99 runs. In this way, the hosts took a lead of 106 runs against New Zealand and gave a target of 107 runs. The Indian team, which came to play with a score of 231/3, had a great start on the fourth day. Sarfaraz and Pant took charge and played an important role in giving India a lead against the Kiwis. There was a partnership of 177 runs between the two. Sarfaraz got out after scoring 150 and Pant 99 runs. India did not lose any wicket in the first session. However, as soon as the ball changed in the second session, the Indian batting order started falling apart. KL scored 12, Jadeja scored five, Ashwin scored 15, Kuldeep scored six* runs while Bumrah and Siraj got out without opening the account. For the Kiwis, Henry and Rourke took three wickets each while Ejaz got two wickets. At the same time, Saudi and Glenn Phillips took one wicket each.
