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Rain Hampers India's Historic Comeback

CosmicTaco · 2024-10-20T06:24:01.373370+05:30

- **Rain** affected the opening Test match between **India and New Zealand** on Day 4, hurting India's chances for a miraculous turnaround. - **Sarfaraz Khan** scored a century, with **Virat Kohli** (70), **Rishabh Pant** (53*), and **Rohit Sharma** (52) contributing crucial runs. - India resumed at **231-3** and reached **344/3**, trailing by just 12 runs when rain interrupted play. - **New Zealand** had earlier scored **402** in their first innings, with **Rachin Ravindra** scoring 134. - Persistent rain could jeopardize India's chances of reaching the **WTC Final**. Source: [Hindustan Times](https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/bengaluru-rain-not-nz-indias-biggest-roadblock-for-historic-turnaround-in-1st-test-and-qualification-for-wtc-final-101729324560295.html), [Asianet Newsable](https://newsable.asianetnews.com/cricket-sports/cricket-india-vs-new-zealand-first-test-rain-delays-play-on-day-4-in-bengaluru-scr-slldr3), [Dt Next](https://www.dtnext.in/news/sports/india-vs-new-zealand-rain-stops-play-after-khan-pant-blitz-india-trails-by-12-runs-on-day-4-at-lunch-807987), [The Economic Times](https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/bengaluru-weather-rain-halts-indias-test-match-against-new-zealand-imd-predicts-more-thundershowers-for-today/articleshow/114368333.cms)

Rain affected the opening Test match between India and New Zealand on Day 4, hurting India's chances for a miraculous turnaround.
Sarfaraz Khan scored a century, with Virat Kohli (70), Rishabh Pant (53*), and Rohit Sharma (52) contributing crucial runs.
India resumed at 231-3 and reached 344/3, trailing by just 12 runs when rain interrupted play.
New Zealand had earlier scored 402 in their first innings, with Rachin Ravindra scoring 134.
Persistent rain could jeopardize India's chances of reaching the WTC Final.