The persistent rain delayed the start of session 2 on Day 4 as India's chances of a historic win also got slimmer.

India (IND) vs New Zealand (NZ) 1st Test, Bangalore Weather Live Updates: The start of the second session on Day 4 has been delayed due to rain. India currently trail New Zealand by 12 runs, with Sarfaraz Khan scoring a century and Rishabh Pant contributing a half-century.

Rain halted India's progress as Sarfaraz Khan's maiden unbeaten century of 125 runs and Rishabh Pant's quickfire 53 not out took India to a strong 344/3 on day four of the opening Test against New Zealand.

Indias Sarfaraz Khan registered maiden Test century, hitting 125no off 154 balls as hosts reached 344-3 in second innings on day four vs New Zealand; India were bowled out for 46 in first innings, their lowest total ever on home soil;

Sarfaraz Khan slammed his first Test century as the hosts pared back their yawning deficit against New Zealand on day four of the rain-hit opening Test on Saturday.