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India vs New Zealand, 1st Test Day 5 Highlights: Tailenders and bad light help New Zealand pull off a thrilling draw

A last-wicket stubborn partnership between debutant Rachin Ravindra and tailender Ajaz Patel helped New Zealand earn a draw agains...

The Times of India | Nov 29, 2021, 16:50:33 IST

COMPLETED - 1st Test - Kanpur

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India drew with New Zealand

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16:50 (IST), Nov, 29

It's a great feeling, but would been the icing on the cake if we had one the game. You can see that the pitch is still intact. We bowled really well. Mindset was to play sessions and play as many balls as possible. People say I am a flamboyant player, don't curb my instintcs, but I was just looking to play as many balls. Enjoyed batting with Ashwin and Saha. Happy with the overall performance of the team. The pressure is always there. They got off to a great start. Once we got a sniff and got quick wickets, we made best use of the situation.

- Player of the Match | Shreyas Iyer

16:50 (IST), Nov, 29

Not really. I tried my best. Very good game of cricket, they played really well. We came back really well after the first session. We wanted to get that partnership going. We were looking to bowl 5-6 overs in the end, but we needed that partnership to carry on. I don't think we could have done anything different. The chat with the umps was about the light. The umps made the call and I think they were right. I thought on this wicket the spinners have to bowl long spells. It was all about rotating the bowlers. I am really happy for Shreyas. Had to wait a long time for his debut. The way he is batting, he is having great first class cricket. Virat is coming back for the next game. The management will make a call.

- India skipper Ajinkya Rahane

16:45 (IST), Nov, 29

A landmark Test for R Ashwin

16:43 (IST), Nov, 29

It has been touch and go around this time throughout the game. Terrific game overall. All three results were still at play. We showed a lot of heart to bat through the day. Some fantastic experiences for Rachin, Ajaz and Somerville. It was also nice to have a crowd here to see this game. The two fast bowlers that did play were outstanding. Bowling long overs was an unbelievable effort. We know this Indian side is a very strong one. Experience overall in this game was good to have. There are things to touch on. Getting the overs under the belt was good to have. We have to prepare for a different kind of pitch in Mumbai

- New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson

16:38 (IST), Nov, 29

By the slimmest of edges, by the odd millimetre here and there after five days of cricket. Survival such a great attribute. Have to love test cricket!

- Harsha Bhogle on Twitter

16:36 (IST), Nov, 29

Last wicket resistance earns New Zealand a hard-fought draw!

16:26 (IST), Nov, 29

Ravindra, Ajaz bat out 9 overs to help New Zealand earn a draw

That's it! What a contest between these top Test teams. New Zealand have managed a draw in this first Kanpur Test. Debutant Rachin Ravindra and tailender Ajaz Patel bat out 9 overs together to help the Kiwis earn a well-deserved draw. New Zealand started day at 4 for 1 and batted the entire day. They finish at 165 for 9. Hard luck for India as they miss out on a win by just 1 wicket. Both the teams now go to Mumbai with series level at 0-0.

16:19 (IST), Nov, 29

Ravindra, Ajaz survive another over | 1 over remaining in the day

Rachin Ravindra and Ajaz Patel survive another over. Ravindra Jadeja now to bowl the final over of the match. New Zealand have got to survive these 6 balls to earn a draw.

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16:16 (IST), Nov, 29

2 overs remaining in the day!

Another R Ashwin over successfully negotiated by debutant Rachin Ravindra and tailender Ajaz Patel. Ashwin hit the pad of Ajaz on the last ball and Ajinkya Rahane went for the review but Ajaz survives. Pitched outside leg! The lightmeter is out once again but the paly will continue. Axar Patel now replaces Ravindra jadeja.

16:09 (IST), Nov, 29

5 overs remaining in the day!

Another R Ashwin over successfully negotiated by Rachin Ravindra. The light has gone down quite a bit and in the over before this, both the umpires also had a look at the reading on the lightmeter. 5 overs still to go? Will New Zealand manage a draw or will India get the last wicket. Rachin and Ajaz Patel are in the middle at the moment for New Zealand.

15:54 (IST), Nov, 29

Jadeja to Southee | OUT!

Ravindra Jadeja claims his fourth wicket. Traps Tim Southee right in front of the stumps. India are now just one wicket away from going 1-0 up in this 2-Test series.

15:54 (IST), Nov, 29

9 overs remaining in the day!

Rachin Ravindra keeps New Zealand's fight alive. Another over successfully negotiated.

15:52 (IST), Nov, 29

10 overs remaining in the day!

Tim Southee successfully negotiates Ravindra Jadeja over. India have 7 overs to take the remaining two wickets.

15:49 (IST), Nov, 29

11 overs remaining in the day!

Rachin Ravindra successfully negotiates another over from R Ashwin. Ravindra Jadeja to continue from the other end.

15:44 (IST), Nov, 29

Jadeja to Kyle Jamieson | OUT!

Ravindra Jadeja strikes with the second new ball. Kyle Jamieson is trapped in front for 5. India 2 wickets away from victory but they only have 12 overs remaining to take these last two wickets. The light has also faded a bit in the 30 minutes so they have got to keep that in their minds as well.

15:41 (IST), Nov, 29

India have taken the second new ball | 12 overs remaining in the day | India need 3 wickets to win | R Ashwin will have a crack with the new ball

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15:34 (IST), Nov, 29

Drinks break! Rachin, Jamieson continue New Zealand's fight

Rachin Ravindra and Kyle Jamieson have safely negotiated 28 balls together. 12 overs remaining in the day. New Zealand still have 3 wickets remaining. Can they survive the final 72 balls and save this Test. India three wickets away from victory! Second new ball is available to India but they have not taken it yet! Drinks are on the field now. NZ 147/7 after 83 overs.

15:19 (IST), Nov, 29

Ashwin to Tom Blundell | OUT!

Bowled around his legs! Tom Blundell gets really unlucky! He was going for the defence against Ashwin's delivery. The ball hits his gloves, then hits a crack behind his leg and clips the bails. Blundell walks back for 2. India now just 3 wickets away from victory. NZ 138/7 after 78.2 overs

15:15 (IST), Nov, 29

Ashwin to Tom Blundell | LBW review from India | Blundell survives!

Doing too much! A review wasted. India now have only got one review remaining. R Ashwin hits the front pad of Tom Blundell and Ajinkya rahane goes upstairs after consulting with his bowler and keeper. Ball-tracking shows that the ball is doing too much and going down the leg side.

15:11 (IST), Nov, 29

Bowling change for India | Ashwin replaces Axar

This Tom Blundell and Rachin Ravindra partnership has so far consumed 41 balls. But they still have got 19 overs to negate to draw this Test. The flood lights are on now! R Ashwin comes back into the attack for India. The second new ball will also be available to India after 4 overs. IND 135/6 after 76 overs

Quick Scorecard	Score	Balls
A Patel	2*	23
R R'indra	18*	91
R Jadeja	40/4	28 Overs
New Zealand Score	165/9	97.6 Overs

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India vs New Zealand, 1st Test Day 5 Highlights: Tailenders and bad light help New Zealand pull off a thrilling draw

- Player of the Match | Shreyas Iyer

- India skipper Ajinkya Rahane

- New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson

By the slimmest of edges, by the odd millimetre here and there after five days of cricket. Survival such a great attribute. Have to love test cricket!

- Harsha Bhogle on Twitter

Rachin Ravindra and Ajaz Patel survive another over. Ravindra Jadeja now to bowl the final over of the match. New Zealand have got to survive these 6 balls to earn a draw.

Ravindra Jadeja claims his fourth wicket. Traps Tim Southee right in front of the stumps. India are now just one wicket away from going 1-0 up in this 2-Test series.

Rachin Ravindra keeps New Zealand's fight alive. Another over successfully negotiated.

Tim Southee successfully negotiates Ravindra Jadeja over. India have 7 overs to take the remaining two wickets.

Rachin Ravindra successfully negotiates another over from R Ashwin. Ravindra Jadeja to continue from the other end.

Ravindra Jadeja strikes with the second new ball. Kyle Jamieson is trapped in front for 5. India 2 wickets away from victory but they only have 12 overs remaining to take these last two wickets. The light has also faded a bit in the 30 minutes so they have got to keep that in their minds as well.

Bowled around his legs! Tom Blundell gets really unlucky! He was going for the defence against Ashwin's delivery. The ball hits his gloves, then hits a crack behind his leg and clips the bails. Blundell walks back for 2. India now just 3 wickets away from victory. NZ 138/7 after 78.2 overs

Doing too much! A review wasted. India now have only got one review remaining. R Ashwin hits the front pad of Tom Blundell and Ajinkya rahane goes upstairs after consulting with his bowler and keeper. Ball-tracking shows that the ball is doing too much and going down the leg side.

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