Controversy struck during India vs New Zealand 1st Test Day 4 as umpires called for a halt due to lighting, frustrating Indian players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.

The Indian team wanted to continue bowling after the New Zealand side was asked to chase 107 as the overhead conditions were overcast. However, the umpires stopped play due to bad light. The Indian captain Rohit Sharma and batter Virat Kohli argued with the umpires to not stop the play.

Rohit Sharma was left frustrated after Virat Kohli’s dismissal on the final ball of Day 3, ending a promising 136-run partnership with Sarfaraz Khan. Kohli’s 70-run knock had given India hope, but his departure leaves the team in a tough spot.

New Zealand pacer William O'Rourke expressed his excitement about taking the wicket of Indian batsman Virat Kohli in the first Test match in Bengaluru. He stated that it is a special feeling to dismiss a great player like Kohli,

The fourth day of the first India vs New Zealand Test had drama written all over it. First Indian batters led by Sarfaraz Khan (150) and Rishabh Pant (99) rescued India with a great fourth-wicket stand as the Rohit Sharma -led side took lead.

Sarfaraz Khan's maiden Test century that brought India back in the game against New Zealand made Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma cheer loudly in the dressing room.

Live Cricket Score, 1st Test Day 4: New Zealand struck on the last ball of Day 3 as Glenn Phillips removed Virat Kohli and broke his third-wicket stand with Sarfaraz Khan.