In a stunning upset, New Zealand defeated India by eight wickets in the first match of their test series in Bangalore. This triumph marks New Zealand’s first test win in India since 1988 and only their third in history.
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New Zealand captain Tom Latham expressed pride, stating: “Many teams have come here over the years, and without a doubt, this win holds special significance. Our performance with both ball and bat in the first and second innings proved decisive.”
Key Facts:
– New Zealand leads the best-of-three series 1-0
– India’s 18-series home winning streak since 2012 remains intact for now
– Remaining matches: October 24 (Pune) and November 1 (Mumbai)
Historical Context:
– New Zealand’s previous test wins in India: 1969 (Nagpur) and 1988 (Mumbai)
