# India play 600th Test against New Zealand in Bengaluru 2026-08-15T00:47:57+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet India began their 600th Test match on 16 October 2024 against New Zealand at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. They become the fourth team after England, Australia, and West Indies to reach this landmark in Test cricket. New Zealand captain Tom Latham won the toss and elected to field first. India made one change from their previous Test, bringing in Kuldeep Yadav for the injured Ravindra Jadeja. The match is part of a three-Test series, with India leading the World Test Championship standings. The milestone has been celebrated with special ceremonies and a commemorative cap. ## Coverage - cricinfo.com Tags: Bengaluru, India, New Zealand, Rohit Sharma, Test cricket Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/india-play-600th-test-against-new-zealand-in-bengaluru/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/india-play-600th-test-against-new-zealand-in-bengaluru/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.