IND vs NZ, 1st Test, Day 4 Live Score: India Crumble Against New Ball As NZ Need 107 To Win The Match

Rohit Sharma is not happy with the two umpires as they have a word with him. Dark clouds have taken over and the two teams are going back to the pavilion.

Just when I type, rain has returned as the covers are firmly in place. Seems like the day has ended as NZ only need 107 to take a 1-0 lead in the series.

IND vs NZ, Day 4 Live Score: Bad Review By India!

A desperate review by India. Bumrah is looking pumped up and as soon as he hit the pad, he went loud in appeal. The umpire said no, but Bumrah forced Rohit to take the DRS. The replays rolled in and it showed that the ball has pitched outside leg. India lose review!

IND vs NZ, Day 4 Live Score: All Set For New Zealand's Reply!

Jasprit Bumrah is all set to start the proceedings with the red cherry. Tom Latham and Devon Conway are in the middle. Here we go...

IND vs NZ, Day 4 Live Score: NZ need 107 to take a lead in series!

At one stage, India were 408/4, and then disaster struck. The last 6 wickets have been thrown away to the new ball as New Zealand have crawled back in the match and are the favourites to take a lead in the series. Matt Henry with another brilliant performance as he takes his third wicket. India have lost their last 7 wickets for a mere 54 runs. SHAMBOLIC!

IND vs NZ, Day 4 Live Score: Ashwin And Bumrah Falls; India Look Down The Barrel

Two wickets of India towards the end of the Day 4 have opened up the game for New Zealand. Matt Henry with the double blow of Ravichandran Ashwin and Jasprit Bumrah has put New Zealand on the driver's seat. India currently have a lead of 106 runs over New Zealand.

IND vs NZ, Day 4 Live Score: Jadeja Falls; India In Trouble Now!

And....Ravindra Jadeja departs! This is a big blow to India and the lead is still 100 with just three wickets in hand. New Zealand in firm control now and Jadeja can just look at his bat and kick himself for a poorly timed shot.

IND vs NZ, Day 4 Live Score: India lose quick wickets before Tea

Just what New Zealand needed - a couple of quick wickets. Rishabh Pant had a heartbreak as he was dismissed for 99. He was soon followed by KL Rahul, who again failed to deliver the goods.

IND vs NZ, Day 4 Live Score: SARFARAZ DEPARTS!!

Well, well, after a marathon knock of 150, Sarfaraz Khan departs. One lapse of concentration and the Mumbai batter is back in the hut. Southee bowled a length ball outside the off and Sarfaraz miscued his slog as he found the fielder at covers.

IND vs NZ, Day 4 Live Score: REVISED SESSION TIMINGS 

Afternoon Session: 1:50 PM to 3:30 PM (IST & Local Time) Evening Session: 3:50 PM to 5:15 PM (IST & Local Time) Play can be extended by half an hour if the weather and light permits. 52 Overs are left in the day's play!

Good news folks!! Rain has stopped and the top notch drainage system at the Chinnaswamy has worked its magic. The play will resume at 1:50 PM IST as India look to continue the good work.

IND vs NZ, Day 4 Live Score: It Is Raining Cats And Dogs In Bengaluru!

It is raining heavily in Bengaluru now and things look bleak at the moment. Things were moving along nicely with India taking the game on. Let's hope that rain fades away soon and cricket takes centrestage.

IND vs NZ, Day 4 Live Score: Early Lunch Taken

Rain has interrupted the proceedings on Day 4 of the first Test between India and New Zealand. The officials have taken an early lunch. Stay tuned for the latest updates.

IND vs NZ, Day 4 Live Score: RAIN STOPS PLAY!

Oh, dear! You wanted to see some more fireworks, but rain has ruined everything now. The play has been stopped. Pant has reached his half-century, on 53*. Sarfaraz, on the other hand, is on 125*. India are 344/3, trail New Zealand by 12 runs.

IND vs NZ, Day 4 Live Score: The Sarfaraz-Pant Show!

This partnership has not disappointed fans. They had high hopes on these two, who play red-ball cricket in a different way. And they did exactly that here in Bengaluru, reviving India miraculously.

New Zealand are now have a 22-run lead, as India are marching towards an epic comeback.

STAT: Did you know? It was 22nd time of an India batter registering a duck and a hundred in the same Test match, the most recent being Shubman Gill against Bangladesh in Chennai last month. Shikhar Dhawan was the only other Indian to do that against New Zealand - 0 and 115 at the Eden Park, Auckland, back in 2014.

IND vs NZ, Day 4 Live Score: Meanwhile, Pant Being Pant!

WHAT. A. HIT.

IND vs NZ, Day 4 Live Score: That VERY Moment!

IND vs NZ, Day 4 Live Score: Take A Bow, Sarfaraz!

A fitting way to get to a magnificent hundred, Sarfaraz Khan smashes Tim Southee for four to get there. His first in international cricket, and hopefully plenty more to come.

IND vs NZ, Day 4 Live Score: Sarfaraz On 96*!

Sarfaraz Khan is batting on 96*, just a hit away of a well-deserved three-digit score. Rishabh Pant has also smashed two fours in his brisk 11*.

IND vs NZ, Day 4 Live Score: So Far So Good By India!

Sarfaraz Khan has struck William O'Rourke the first boundary of the day. He is now batting on 83*. Rishabh Pant, on the other hand, is on 1*. This is easily the most exciting partnership to witness for fans.

IND vs NZ, Day 4 Live Score: Spidey Is Here!

IND vs NZ, Day 4 Live Score: Rishabh Pant Walks Out To Bat

So, we are all set for the start for the game. Much to the relief of the Indian fans, Rishabh Pant has walked out to bat with Sarfaraz Khan. India will be aiming to get past Kiwi lead as quickly as possible and then put in a formidable total on the board for the visitors to chase.

Hello and a very warm welcome, folks! This is OneCricket's Live Blog and we welcome you to Day 4 of this first Test match between India and New Zealand. It has been quite an interesting game so far. The first day belonged to rain while the second day was dominated by New Zealand as India were bowled out for just 46. India fought back on Day 3 but New Zealand still managed a score of 402. 

India in reply have done better with the bat and now have seven wickets in hand with New Zealand still in a lead of 125 runs. Sarfaraz Khan is batting well on 70 and India have some quality batters to follow, so they would be hoping to get some decent lead and challenge New Zealand later in the game. The first session would be crucial and let's see how things pan out.