India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: Sarfaraz's crazy cartwheel

48 runs through gully and third man, 25 runs through fine leg and square leg. Only 2 out of 102 runs through the V. Exceptional chariot wheel that showcases Sarfaraz's skill and composure. New Zealand threw him the short ball and he responded in style.

India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: HUNDRED FOR SARFARAZ!

Punched through the ceiling for four! Sarfaraz Khan completes his first Test century! India's running machine in domestic cricket is now performing well on the international stage. From a duck in the first innings to magnificent hundreds. He took the risk and it paid off! He reached his century in 110 balls.

IND 275/3 (57 overs)

India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: Huge run-out opportunity missed!

What's going on there? Pant wanted two runs, Sarfaraz jumps around trying to prevent a second run. Pant was well outside his crease, but New Zealand completely squandered the run-out chance! Pant survives. Rohit Sharma is stunned at the miscommunication in the dressing room, Sarfaraz looks angry!

Pant counts his lucky stars and goes for four in the middle!

IND 270/3 (55.5 overs)

India vs New Zealand Day 4 live: Another risky shot for four!

Rishabh Pant on this occasion! Angles towards the slip cordon with soft hands, stays just behind Tom Latham in the short third man and goes to four. New Zealand's lead is now under 100.

India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: 250 points for India

So risky (or clever?) from Sarfaraz! This time he slots it between the wicket-keeper and first slip for his fourth boundary of Day 4, bringing India's total to 250. Calculated risk-taking or bloodlust? So far, it's paying off for Sarfaraz.

India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: Risky stroke play from Sarfaraz!

Sarfaraz is really trying his luck out there. Counterattack on New Zealand. Play the air game, put pressure on them and the fielders, and it works! Devon Conway takes a slip in the deep and Sarfaraz gets four more. He is now in his 80s.

IND 245/3 (52 overs)

India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: Rishabh Pant has hit the nail on the head

On his third delivery, he gasped straight away. Flicks it to the leg side for a single. India are closing in on 250 at the start of the fourth day. New Zealand still have a commanding lead of 115.

IND 241/3 (51.3 overs)

India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: Sarfaraz continues his attack

Two boundaries from Will O'Rourke are over. Great start from Sarfaraz Khan for Day 4. Sarfaraz has no fear and again chooses the flight route between the fielders for four. Brave stuff.

IND 240/3 (51 overs)

India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: What a shot!

Sarfaraz is back in the mood on Day 4. He uses the short ball to hit it over the slip chain for four. Excellent application thanks to the firm dough.

IND 236/3 (50.1 overs)

India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: Rishabh Pant is here!

Rishabh Pant has joined Sarfaraz Khan in the middle! Sarfaraz faces the first over of the day, is bowled by Matt Henry and picks up a run. Pant faces the last ball and it's a solid defense. This completes 50 overs of the Indian innings!

IND 232/3 (50 overs)

India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: Pants with buckled knee

The floodlights are on in Bengaluru. It's dark, but maybe we'll have a start soon. Meanwhile, Pant is seen jogging. His leg is strapped down. It would be interesting to see if he gets to bat next.

ND vs NZ Live: Big expectations for Pant

Anil Kumble reiterates, “If Rishabh Pant can bat till lunch, India will definitely be ahead of New Zealand.” When it comes from the big man, there is great logic behind it. We all know what he accomplished in Brisbane in 2021 and what he almost accomplished in Sydney on the same tour.

India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: Pitch Report

“There are cracks. If it hits the front of the crack it stays low, if it hits the end of the crack it kicks up. It also lines up the cracks. Runs are possible, but it’s definitely not a bad day to bowl too,” say Simon Doull and Murali Kartik.

Live Score 1st Test: Kumble's Prediction

Former India captain Anil Kumble, a TV pundit with the official channel, said: “The game is still going in New Zealand’s favour. But if Rishabh Pant can play until lunch, the game will continue. He will be the key. Sarfaraz Khan does. “He is a confident cricketer, he is a clever cricketer.”

India vs New Zealand 1st Test Live Updates: India starts training

But will rain play spoilsport in Bengaluru today? No game was possible on day 1. Fresh images show it's gloomy, but it's not raining. The Indian team is already training and Virat Kohli is seen talking to KL Rahul, the man who should be next in line alongside Sarfaraz – unless the team management decides to pull off a surprise.

India vs New Zealand Day 4 Live: Challenge for KL Rahul

Sarfaraz Khan and Virat Kohli looked good yesterday until Kohli fell on the last ball on the third day. Had that not happened, India would have been a far more comfortable place. With the deficit still high, new batsman KL Rahul will have his work cut out for him while Sarfaraz Khan will have a lot to watch at the other end.

1. Test day 4 live result: A record day 3

A total of 453 runs were scored on Day 3 – the second highest number in a match day in India. The result was that India ended the day on 231/3 at stumps after New Zealand took a big lead with 402 in the first innings in reply to India's 46. The deficit is still 125 as Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswala and Virat Kohli are back in the hut.

IND vs NZ Live: Good morning!

Hello and welcome to the live coverage from day four of the first Test between India and New Zealand. Today can be very interesting for both teams.