Rachin Ravindra's unbeaten century steers New Zealand to a commanding 345-7 at lunch, securing a 299-run lead against India in the rain-affected first test. With support from Tim Southee, Ravindra's second test ton was celebrated by the Bengaluru crowd,

Rachin Ravindra's century flattened India in the first Test in Bengaluru. Sunil Gavaskar and Sanjay Manjrekar were bowled over by the NZ all-rounder.

New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra pumped his fists and flashed a big smile to acknowledge the loud applause that followed his century in the first test against India, as adoring Bengaluru fans celebrated like he was one of their own.

Rachin Ravindra scored his first test century on Indian soil as New Zealand took a commanding first-innings lead of 299 runs on the third day of the first test.