New Zealands first victory in India for 36 years was achieved without injured batting mainstay Kane Williamson and captain Tom Latham was grateful to Rachin Ravindra for stepping up to fill the breach. Ravindra, whose parents hail from the south India city of Bengaluru, made a fine 134 in New Zealands first-innings 402 after they had bundled out the hosts for 46. India responded with 462 to set a victory target of 107 and it was the 24-year-old Ravindras cool head that led the Black Caps to a famous eight-wicket win on Sunday. Our first two innings were outstanding, the way we were able to set the match up with the ball and apply pressure for long periods of time, Latham told reporters. With bat we managed to form a couple of key partnerships, which in the context of the match were really important. Rachin was a huge part in that. The way he played, a 137-run stand with a number nine batsman Tim Southee is awesome. Even this morning, the way he came out with the game in the balance, he calmed the dressing room with his composure. For a young guy in his ninth or 10th test, to play in that fashion is exciting. Williamson, New Zealands leading test run scorer, remains doubtful with a groin injury as the series heads to Pune before the finale in Mumbai. Anyone of Kanes calibre, if hes right and able to come back into the side, would be great, Latham said.
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