India lost the first cricket Test of the 2-match series against New Zealand by 40 runs at Auckland on Sunday.Needing 407 runs for victory, India resumed the fourth day's play at the overnight score of 87 for 1, with Shikhar Dhawan and Cheteshwar Pujara at the crease.After losing Pujara early, Team India saw a brilliant 126-run third wicket stand between Dhawan and Virat Kohli.The spirited India lost their way, after Neil Wagner got the hosts back into the game, claiming the wickets of Kohli and Dhawan. Dhawan made 115, while Kohli scored 67. From there on, it was New Zealand all the way, as the Indian team fell short by 40 runs and were bundled out for 366.Brendon McCullum, who made 224 in the first innings, was adjudged the man of the match.Brief Scores:New Zealand: 503, 105India: 202, 366The second and final Test will be played at Wellington on the 14th of this month.AIR correspondent reports, chasing the target of 407, Team India resumed the penultimate day at a promising 87 for 1 overnight. A brilliant 126-run third wicket stand between Dhawan, who made 115 and Virat Kohli,66 further brightened their prospects. However cricket is a game of uncertainty, and the tables were turned on those who turned them on the other side yesterday. Neil Wagner, with a haul of 4 wickets, got the hosts back into the game. From there on, the Kiwi bowlers ran amok as Team India were bundled out for 366 ; 40 runs away from victory . After a near total whitewash in the one dayers, the two match Test series are also half lost. The Kiwis have proved they are not wingless while the tigers are showing signs of fatigue and lameness. Their last hope in the current tour is levelling the series, provided they show some teeth in the second and final test at Wellington which starts on Thursday.