India vs New Zealand LIVE, 1st Test, Day 1: India face New Zealand in what is a very crucial series for the Rohit Sharma-led side as they aim for a World Test Championship final berth. If India can clean sweep the three-match series, India will be all but assured of WTC final spot. India next face Australia in an away series and before that this series at home will be important to garner some crucial points. All eyes will be on youngsters like Yashasvi Jaiswal who has had a stellar run in recent times. (LIVE SCORECARD)October16202408:16 (IST)IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 1 Live: India high on momentumTeam India will be coming to this series after registering a massive clean sweep against Bangladesh in a recently-concluded two-match Test series. Rohit Sharma and co claimed comfortable wins over Bangladesh and are high on momentum. The hosts will now look to replicate the same magic against the mighty Kiwis, in order to prepare for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia.
