A historic chapter in international Test cricket was written at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, making our detailed India vs New Zealand 1st Test Day 5 Review the comprehensive match record of an unforgettable contest. Despite India staging a miraculous second-innings comeback from an unfathomable 46 all out to post 462, Tom Latham’s New Zealand side held their nerve on Sunday morning to chase down 107 runs, recording their first Test victory on Indian soil since 1988.
🏏 Bengaluru Test: Definitive Match Summary
- Result: New Zealand won by 8 wickets (Target: 107 | NZ 110/2 in 27.4 overs).
- Player of the Match: Rachin Ravindra (134 in 1st innings & 39* in 2nd innings chase).
- Indian Heroics: Sarfaraz Khan (150 off 195 balls) & Rishabh Pant (99 off 105 balls) in a heroic 177-run partnership.
- Historic Drought Ended: New Zealand’s first Test victory in India in 36 years (since John Wright’s team in Mumbai, 1988).
Full Match Scorecard: India vs New Zealand (Bengaluru Test)
Below is the complete official innings-by-innings scorecard from the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium:
Tactical Analysis: Day 5 Morning Chase & Second New Ball Collapse
India entered Day 5 with hopes of bowling out New Zealand on a wearing surface. Jasprit Bumrah bowled with fiery passion, dismissing Tom Latham for a duck in the opening over and having Devon Conway trapped LBW for 17. However, the unbroken 75-run stand between Will Young and Bengaluru boy Rachin Ravindra guided the visitors safely home.
India’s defeat was ultimately traced back to two catastrophic sessions: the Day 2 morning collapse under heavily overcast skies where India opted to bat first on a damp surface, and the sudden loss of 7 wickets for just 54 runs once the second new ball was taken late on Day 4.
WTC 2026 Standings Impact: The Road to Lord’s
India’s points percentage (PCT) slipped from 74.24% down to 68.05%. While Rohit Sharma’s men maintain top spot in the World Test Championship table, they now must win at least 4 of their remaining 7 Tests (two against New Zealand in Pune and Mumbai, and five in Australia) to guarantee their place in the Lord’s final without relying on South Africa or Sri Lanka’s results.
For more detailed mathematical analysis, read our complete breakdown on the World Test Championship Points Table & Lord’s Scenarios.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When and where is the 2nd Test between India and New Zealand?
The 2nd Test takes place at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune, starting on Thursday, October 24, 2026.
Who was named Player of the Match in the Bengaluru Test?
Rachin Ravindra was named Player of the Match for his majestic 134 in the first innings and an unbeaten 39* in the second innings to seal victory.
What was India’s lowest Test total at home before this match?
India’s lowest Test total at home had been 75 against the West Indies in Delhi back in 1987. The 46 all out in Bengaluru is India’s lowest total in home Test history.
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