UPDATE - Well, we should have been underway on Day 5, but the outfield has taken a lot of rain overnight and is still not ready yet.

The visuals from the ground show the covers still in place, although there’s no rain at the moment. The skies remain heavily overcast, keeping everyone on edge! Saba Karim, reporting from the venue, confirms that it hasn’t rained for the past few hours, and the ground staff are cautiously optimistic, hoping the forecasted showers stay away long enough to remove the covers. However, the outlook post 6 am GMT appears bleak, with a high chance of rain! Stay tuned as we keep you updated on the latest developments!

With possible showers forecast, New Zealand will hope for enough time to chase down the target, while India will look to replicate their famous 2004 Wankhede win, where they defended a similar total against Australia. All three results are still possible, setting up an exciting final day. Stay tuned for the action

New Zealand might have been worried when India surged ahead with just three wickets down, but their pacers delivered a tireless, spirited performance. The second new ball turned the tide, as New Zealand ripped through India's lineup, taking 7 wickets for just 62 runs after India reached 400/3. Matt Henry and William O'Rourke shared six wickets equally, with Tim Southee kickstarting the collapse by dismissing Sarfaraz Khan. Needing 107 to win, New Zealand faced only four balls before bad light and rain forced early Stumps on Day 4. The Kiwis were perhaps relieved, as the ball was moving significantly, making batting tough in the fading light.

India seemed in complete control with Pant and Sarfaraz leading the charge, swiftly erasing the deficit. Sarfaraz notched up a brilliant maiden Test hundred, while Pant’s aggressive knock put the hosts on top. Their 177-run partnership had India cruising at 408/3, poised for a 200-run lead. But as cricket often surprises, the game flipped when the second new ball was taken. Sarfaraz fell after a well-earned 150, and Pant was dismissed just one run shy of his century. The rest of the batting crumbled quickly, with India bowled out for a lead of just 106, undoing their earlier efforts.

Who would have imagined that we’d reach the final day of this Test with all three outcomes still very much in play? The weather has played its part, as anticipated, with rain interruptions in Bengaluru, but despite that, we've witnessed some outstanding performances from both sides, making this a truly memorable contest. A very warm welcome to all of you for Day 5 of this thrilling 1st Test, where New Zealand holds the advantage, but India remains hopeful of pulling off something remarkable.

... DAY 5, SESSION 1 ...

The collapse, triggered by the departure of Sarfaraz, saw India plummet from a strong position of 408/3 to 462 all out, losing 7 wickets for just 54 runs. When Sarfaraz and Pant were cruising, India had a genuine opportunity to pile the misery on New Zealand and seize control of the game. However, the Kiwis cranked up the pressure with the second new ball and never let India off the hook. This wraps up an enthralling day of Test cricket, where the pendulum swung back and forth. The Kiwis now find themselves in the driver's seat heading into Day 5. Chasing 107 runs will not be easy, though, and if the overcast conditions persist in the morning, it will be tough with India coming hard at them with the new ball. We will be nice and early for all the action on Day 5 with the first ball to be bowled at 3.45 am GMT. See you then. Cheers!

Just as India began to gain momentum, the heavens opened, giving the tourists a chance to reassess their plans. Pant came out aggressively after the break, launching an assault that left Tom Latham and Co. eagerly awaiting the second new ball. When they finally got it, they needed to make it count and they certainly did. Tim Southee struck first for New Zealand by dismissing Sarfaraz, and then it was William O'Rourke who took over. Utilizing his height effectively, he dismantled the lower order, turning the tide firmly in New Zealand's favour.

Earlier in the day, Sarfaraz Khan and Rishabh Pant provided a dream start for the hosts. Sarfaraz showcased an exhibition of deft dabs, skillfully exploring the area behind the wicket to collect a flurry of boundaries on the way to his maiden Test ton. He was well complemented by Rishabh Pant, who gradually found his rhythm and settled into a groove. New Zealand struggled to make an impact during the first session, and matters worsened when they squandered a crucial run-out opportunity with Pant on just 6 runs.

It's official! STUMPS have been called on DAY 4, marking an abrupt end to the day's play. India will certainly be disappointed with how the latter half of the day unfolded. In contrast, New Zealand have been rewarded for their patience with the second new ball turning the tide in their favour and shifting the momentum back to them. Just look at the impact - before taking the second new ball, India had scored 400 runs for the loss of just three wickets. However, after its introduction, the hosts could only manage 62 runs at the loss of 7 wickets.

UPDATE - 11.28 am GMT - The covers are being brought on now as both sets of players wait in their respective dressing rooms. Additional covers are being placed over the ground, more as a precautionary measure, and it seems increasingly likely that we could be done for the day. The conditions don’t look promising with the dark clouds still hovering, and the possibility of resumption is fading fast. The conditions have taken a sharp turn for the worse, and just as we feared, the rain has started to come down heavily. Harsha Bhogle on air describes it as a 'storm of some proportions'.

Halt! The light meter is out as the umpires assess the fading light. Harsha Bhogle mentions on air that a massive cloud has moved over the stadium, and it's causing concern. The umpires deem that the light is not fit enough for the play to continue. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli appear visibly displeased with the decision, expressing their frustration as they remain on the field, while the two New Zealand openers have already made their way back to the dressing room. The ground staff are on standby with the covers, and here they come. Though there's no rain at the moment, the skies appear threatening, and it feels like rain could start at any moment.