New Zealand batted out the whole of day five to dramatically survive with a draw in the first Test against India. Resuming on 4-1, needing 284 to win, New Zealand finished on 165-9 when bad light ended play with just over 10 minutes remaining in Kanpur. Tom Latham and nightwatchman Will Somerville survived the whole morning session before the tourists slipped from 118-2 to 155-9. Final pair Rachin Ravindra and Ajaz Patel saw out 52 balls for the draw. Somerville, who made 36, batted for 125 minutes and 110 balls as he put on 76 for the second wicket with Latham, who made 52.
