- Thursday, October 17, 2024
It was India’s third-lowest innings tally in the longest format and their lowest at home since making 75 against the West Indies in New Delhi in 1987
By: Shajil Kumar
INDIA were bowled out for 46 as New Zealand’s fast bowlers ran riot in overcast conditions on the second day of their rain-hit series opener in Bengaluru on Thursday.
It was India’s third-lowest innings tally in the longest format and their lowest at home since making 75 against the West Indies in New Delhi in 1987.
The Indian batters struggled to negotiate the conditions at Chinnaswamy stadium, folding in 31.1 overs.
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As many as five Indian batters returned without opening an account, Rishabh Pant top-scored for the hosts with his 20 off 49 balls.
Yashasvi Jaiswal (13) was the only other batter to reach double digits.
Matt Henry (5/15), William O’Rourke (4/22), and Tim Southee (1/8) were in fine form, dominating the proceedings as India lost six wickets for just 34 runs during a stunning first session.
In the second session, India could add only 12 runs, losing the remaining four wickets.
India’s lowest-ever totals in Test matches:
Home:
46 in 31.2 overs vs New Zealand, Bengaluru, 2024
75 in 30.4 overs vs West Indies, Delhi, 1987
76 in 20 overs vs South Africa, Ahmedabad, 2008
83 in 27 overs vs New Zealand, Mohali, 1999
88 in 33.3 overs vs New Zealand, Mumbai (Brabourne Stadium), 1965
Away:
36 in 21.2 overs vs Australia, Adelaide, 2020
42 in 17 overs vs England, Lord’s, 1974
58 in 21.3 overs (eight-ball overs at that time) vs Australia, Brisbane, 1947
58 in 21.4 overs vs England, Manchester, 1952
66 in 34.1 overs vs South Africa, Durban, 1996. (Agencies)
