India vs New Zealand 1st Test: Ravindra Jadeja, R Ashwin heroics in vain as New Zealand hold on for nail-biting draw

India vs New Zealand 1st Test: New Zealand’s last-wicket pair, Rachin Ravindra and Ajaz Patel held on for a nail-biting draw. The duo batted out 52 balls to deny India the final wicket to seal victory and go 1-0 up in fading light in Kanpur.

India were denied victory by New Zealand in the first Test in Kanpur on Monday after debutant Rachin Ravindra and Ajaz Patel batted out 52 balls in fading light. Towards the end of an enthralling final day, the umpires checked the light meter after every over as the Indian fielders hurried and rushed to get through as many overs as possible. New Zealand survive and it's a DRAW in Kanpur.Scorecard - https://t.co/WRsJCUhS2d #INDvNZ @Paytm pic.twitter.com/TDTrEcl9ec

In the end, India were able to bowl the mandatory overs but light did not allow them to press for victory by taking that final New Zealand wicket. There was plenty of Kiwi resistance earlier as well with the likes of Tom Latham, William Somerville and Kane Williamson doing their bit to thwart India’s efforts for an opening Test victory.