In the first test match played at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, New Zealand defeated India by 8 wickets. The visiting team achieved the target of 107 runs by losing two wickets in just 27.4 overs. With this victory, the visiting team has taken a 1-0 lead over India.
Along with this, New Zealand made many records after this historic victory. After the historic win in Bengaluru, New Zealand has registered its first Test win against India in this century. Before this, the last time the Kiwi team had defeated India was in 1988 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
After New Zealand’s victory, Robin Uthappa congratulated the Kiwi team. He tweeted and wrote, Congratulations to New Zealand for the first Test win in India since 1988! It was always going to be tough after that first innings, and credit to the Blackcaps for keeping themselves ahead throughout the game.
Whereas former Indian opening batsman Virender Sehwag is celebrating his birthday today. On the occasion of his birthday, many good wishes were given to him from the cricket world. Sourav Ganguly tweeted and wrote, ‘Happy birthday to a brilliant player and little brother, wish him a great day and a happy life.
Apart from this, other veterans also wished Sehwag on his birthday through social media.
Cricket is all about those game-changing moments. 🏏 Congratulations to New Zealand for breaking a 36-year drought! 100 more runs in the first innings or a third seamer, and the story could have been different. Well fought boys! @BCCI#INDvsNZ
— Chetan Sharma (@chetans1987) October 20, 2024
Fantastic display of cricket from both teams..that’s why test cricket so special..India fought back very well.well done NZ.. rachin Ravindra a special player.. Sarfraz ,Rishabh brilliant ..backing india to win the series@bcci
— Sourav Ganguly (@SGanguly99) October 20, 2024
This game will test your limits, knock you down, lift you up and throw you back again. But those who love it rise stronger every time. Thanks to the amazing Bengaluru crowd for the love, support and cheers. We will be back stronger.#RP17 pic.twitter.com/W1askZtoGr
— Rishabh Pant (@RishabhPant17) October 20, 2024
Happy birthday to a fantastic player and a younger brother.. wish him a great day and a happy life ahead ❤️@virendersehwag pic.twitter.com/a6qu62g4Y3
— Sourav Ganguly (@SGanguly99) October 20, 2024
Congratulations to NZ for a first Test win in India since 1988! It was always going to be hard after that first inning, and credit to the Blackcaps for keeping themselves ahead of the game all through. #INDvsNZ
— Robbie Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) October 20, 2024
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— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) October 20, 2024
Happy Birthday @virendersehwag
Have a fantastic year ahead!
Love always🫶🏻🫂 pic.twitter.com/EMzZ58pSX1— parthiv patel (@parthiv9) October 20, 2024
Many happy returns of the day @virendersehwag
May you have blessed year ahead 🫶🏻 pic.twitter.com/EwEVZ6hApi
— RP Singh Rudra Pratap Singh (@rpsingh) October 20, 2024
Scenes in NZ dressing room after first Test win in Ind since 1988! #INDvNZ pic.twitter.com/ArFXDtHWt2
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) October 20, 2024
Happy birthday, Sultan of Multan đź‘‘
Wishing you the best 🤗@virendersehwag pic.twitter.com/ohSgEYWlv6— Umesh Yadav (@y_umesh) October 20, 2024
Lions in full flow!! @TheRealPCB pic.twitter.com/lKD8z17Pyy
— Waqar Younis (@waqyounis99) October 20, 2024
Veeru bhai, on your special day and always, thank you for inspiring generations with your fearless cricket and joyful spirit! Happy Birthday, @virendersehwag , #Happybirthdaysehwag pic.twitter.com/JLWbEtcfJa
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) October 20, 2024
Happy birthday to you brother @virendersehwag 🎂🏏 my best wishes always for you 👏❤️ #happybirthday #VirenderSehwag pic.twitter.com/JxmInVAsNs
— Laxmi Ratan Shukla 🏏 (@Lshukla6) October 20, 2024
Wishing a very Happy Birthday 🎂 to the Nawab to whom there is no answer and because of this there is no account of the bowlers’ economy!
Loads of love brother, hope you have a smashing year ❤️🤗 @virendersehwag pic.twitter.com/FYUxSSoA33
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) October 20, 2024
Sheer entertainment even when watching from the non strikers end. Happy Birthday @virendersehwag Pa. Wishing you an amazing year ahead 🙌 #HappyBirthdayViru pic.twitter.com/QhFk9PiPrP
— S.Badrinath (@s_badrinath) October 20, 2024
Happiest birthday wishes Sherry paa♠️❤️. Your journey has always been one of inspiration, be it through your remarkable achievements as a sportsman or your determination to speak up for what you believe in as a leader.Lots of love,happiness,Good health💎
@sherryontopp pic.twitter.com/LZiqPp5Svi— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) October 20, 2024