New Zealand Ends 36-Year Wait with Historic Test Victory Over India

New Zealand secured a historic win against India after 36 years, defeating them by eight wickets in a Test match held in Bengaluru. Chasing a target of 107, New Zealand had a rocky start, losing a wicket early in their innings. However, strong performances by Will Young and Rachin Ravindra helped them recover and claim victory.

India’s initial performance was disappointing, as they were bowled out for 46 in the first innings. Despite this, they staged a strong comeback in the second innings, with key contributions from Sarfaraz Khan, Rishabh Pant, Virat Kohli, and Rohit Sharma. Sarfaraz Khan’s century and the half-centuries from Pant, Kohli, and Sharma gave India a fighting chance, setting a competitive target for New Zealand.

New Zealand, however, built on their first innings success, where Rachin Ravindra scored 134, Devon Conway added 91, and Tim Southee’s quick 65 ensured a massive total of 402. This dominant performance allowed them to control the match despite India’s fightback.

Social media erupted with memes and commentary on India’s defeat, with users targeting captain Rohit Sharma and coach Gautam Gambhir. Some fans called for Virat Kohli to be reinstated as Test captain. Meanwhile, Jasprit Bumrah’s efforts in the second innings were widely praised, though the defeat still sparked plenty of online discussions and memes.