https://cricwaves.appspot.com Latest news from cricwaves.appspot.com (c)cricwaves.appspot.com en-gb Fri 03 May 2024 https://cricwaves.appspot.com/cricket/news/articles/Z21MclEiqE_drh-sevawcirc/shikhar-dhawan-ton-in-vain-as-kiwis-hold-on-to-tight-win.html New Zealand held on to a tight 40-run win in the First Test at Auckland. The victory was sealed only with the wicket of India Skipper MS Dhoni, who was otherwise threatening to win the match all on his own. India went down fighting though with a total of 367. https://cricwaves.appspot.com/cricket/news/articles/8HhTOf8z8Z_drh-sevawcirc/india-in-decent-position-chasing-407.html India pulled off a remarkable fightback on an eventful third day’s play at Auckland to find themselves with a slim chance of a win. https://cricwaves.appspot.com/cricket/news/articles/V3v4G3SQjR_drh-sevawcirc/rohi-rahane-in-rescue-act-after-top-order-failure.html Bad light brought an early end to proceedings on Day 2 with India reeling at 130 for 4 in reply to New Zealand’s 503. But for the loss of a little over 20 overs, India could have been hurt by few more wickets by the close of the second day. https://cricwaves.appspot.com/cricket/news/articles/8nDJ61BLnL_drh-sevawcirc/williamson-mccullum-put-kiwis-in-command.html Apart from the morning session, nothing went right for Team India. New Zealand are sitting pretty by the close of Day 1 at 329 for 4 in 90 overs.