India vs New Zealand: Tourists need 107 to win first Test in Bengaluru

New Zealand need 107 runs on the final day to beat India in the first Test in Bengaluru.

The Kiwis bowled India out for 462 on the fourth day before bad light stopped play after four balls.

Sarfaraz Khan scored 150 and Rishabh Pant 99 for India as they attempt to claim one of the most famous victories in cricket after being dismissed for just 46 in their first innings.

This pair gave India a lead by just three wickets in the second innings, but the hosts lost 7-54 with the second new ball, leaving New Zealand 107 to win.

Seamers Matt Henry and Will O’Rourke scored 3-102 and 3-92 respectively after sharing nine wickets in the first innings.

New Zealand are aiming for their first Test win in India since 1988.

“I wouldn’t say it’s an easy wicket here. “Obviously we’re up against a world-class team competing against us,” O’Rourke said.

“We have to be confident to start tomorrow. Hopefully, for the sake of the public, there will be no rain and we will have the chance to compete in the overall rankings.”

Safaraz said: “It’s not an easy wicket and I feel like the game didn’t slip out of our hands. If we can take out two or three quick wickets, they will meet the same fate.”