India defeat New Zealand in first Test

26 Aug, 2012

New Zealand, following on after conceding a 279-run lead, were bowled out for 164 in their second innings in the final session.

Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin took six wickets and left-arm spinner Pragyan Ojha three for India, while Kane Williamson top-scored for New Zealand with 52.

The second and final Test starts in Bangalore on August 31.

Brief scores:

India 438; New Zealand 159 and 164.

Copyright AFP (Agence France-Presse), 2012

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