New Zealand have defeated India by eight wickets in the first Test in Bengaluru to bring an end to their disappointing run on Indian soil. New Zealand have now grabbed their 1st Test victory in India in the last 36 years.
Despite Sarfaraz Khan and Rishabh Pant's second innings heroics, India could only manage to take a paltry lead of 106 runs. The Kiwis didn't have many problems and lost only two wickets to grind out a historic Test win on the 5th day of the first Test at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium.
The second test is scheduled to take place in Pune starting from October 24.
Rohit Sharma insisted they will take the good things forward and will try to bounce back in the remaining matches.
As quoted by ESPN Cricinfo he said,"It was a good effort in second innings with bat. We knew what lies ahead, get as many as possible. Couple of guys stood out, was great to watch. When you're 350 behind, can't think too much. Just have to try and bat the ball and see where the game goes. Was exciting to watch partnerships get us into the game. We could've easily been bowled under 350, it's something we're proud of. Everyone's on the edge of the seat when Pant and Sarfaraz bat.
"Pant's was a mature innings, he's done it for a while, he played his shots too. Sarfaraz was very clear and mature in just his third or fourth Test. (46 all out) I said it at the press conference after day 1, we knew it'd be a challenge, with overcast conditions and tricky pitch.
"We didn't think we'll be 46 all out but due credit to NZ. It set us back and games like this will happen. Gotta take the good things forward. We've been here before, conceding home losses, these things happen. Two Tests to go, we know what it takes and will give it all in the next two Tests.
The Indian team were buzzing after their 2-0 win over Bangladesh recently. But they will now have to pull up their socks in an order to maintain their top spot in the WTC table.