The Black Caps lost the first Test against India in Bengaluru by 32 runs. India scored 497 all out in their first innings, with Cheteshwar Pujara scoring a double century. The Black Caps replied with 362, led by Ross Taylor’s 108. In their second innings, India declared at 202 for 5, setting the Black Caps a target of 241. The Black Caps lost wickets at regular intervals and were all out for 208. Ishant Sharma took 5 wickets for India.
