New Zealand defeated India by eight wickets on the final day of their rain-interrupted opening test on Sunday to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

New Zealand have defeated the men in blue by eight wickets, securing their first Test victory in India since 1988, as the Black Caps chased down 107 and humbled the home side early on the final day of the rain-interrupted series opener in Bengaluru.

New Zealand on Sunday secured their first Test win in India in 36 years after clinching an eight-wicket win in the first Test at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Will Young (48 not out) and Rachin Ravindra (39 not out) anchored New Zealand’s chase of 107 in 27.4 overs.