1st Test, Day 1: New Zealand debutante Jamieson tears into Virat's India
The final session of the first day's play in the opening Test between New Zealand and India at the Basin Reserve was washed out by heavy rain on Friday, giving the tourists time to regroup after they were reduced to 122-5 at tea.
toss
Kiwi skipper Kane Williamson won the toss and chose to bowl first.
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100-game milestone
Ross Taylor became the first cricketer to play 100 matches in all three formats and just the fourth New Zealander to achieve the 100-game milestone in tests.
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The Openers
New Indian opening disappointed for the third time in a row, Prithvi Shaw and Mayank Agarwal failed to give India a good start.
India's Bradmanesque Mayank Agarwal failed to continue his prolific run-scoring streak and got out on 34 runs. The opening pair just put-up 16 runs.
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Kyle Jamieson's dream debut-run continues
The towering Kyle Jamieson had a dream introduction to Test cricket with three wickets, including the prized scalp of Virat Kohli, on a rain-shortened opening day of the first Test against India in Wellington on Friday.
Cheteshwar Pujara was the first victim, followed by Virat Kohli and Hanuma Vihari.
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'Couldn't be happier for Jinks' - Virat Kohli lauds Ajinkya Rahane & Co. for historic win in Boxing Day Test
'Couldn't be happier for Jinks' - Virat Kohli lauds Ajinkya Rahane & Co. for historic win in Boxing Day Test
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Ajinkya Rahane will resume the innings
Ajinkya Rahane will resume on Saturday on 38 while the recalled Rishabh Pant will be with him on 10.