Ashwin and Jadeja will look to show their true class after a forgettable outing in Bengaluru in the first Test that India lost by eight wickets

There were other heroes too—the bustling Matt Henry enjoying the second wind of his career; the beanpole Will O’Rourke exposing India’s fear of height and a masterful swing-merchant rediscovering his mojo. But the guiding light was Rachin, his 134 and 39 not out, the biggest difference between the teams.

New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra celebrated his Indian heritage by scoring a brilliant 134 at Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium. His success stems from r

Rachin Ravindra won the Player of the Match award in New Zealand's first Test win in India since 1988 through an eight-wicket victory at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.

Ravindra also credited the facilities at CSK’s academy in Chennai for his adept display against the Indian attack in the first Test

New Zealand secured an eight-wicket victory against India in Bengaluru, with standout performances from Rachin Ravindra and William O'Rourke. Ravindra's composure and significant partnerships were lauded,

New Zealand coach Gary Stead said all-rounder Rachin Ravindra and pace bowler William O'Rourke will be brimming with confidence after the pair played crucial roles in the team's first test victory in India for 36 years.

New Zealand 402 (Ravindra 134, Conway 91, Jadeja 3-72) and 110 for 2 (Young 48*, Ravindra 39*, Bumrah 2-29) beat India 46 (Pant 20, Henry 5-15, O'Rourke 4-22) and 462 (Sarfaraz 150, Pant 99, O'Rourke 3-92) by eight wickets The exhilarating Bengaluru Test got the climax it deserved,