The day started as usual for Indian fans. However, nobody thought that it would turn out to be a horror show as India were bowled out for 46- the lowest ever total on home soil as Rohit Sharma’s men were completely obliterated by Kiwi pace.
Rohit Sharma’s decision to bat first after winning the toss came as a surprise as the pitch in the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru was not conducive to batting.
Five Indian batsmen, including King Kohli, got out without scoring.
The whole innings lasted just 31.2 overs. Matt Henry’s fifer and young Kiwi pacer William ORourke’s four-fer made sure that India’s score didn’t pass 50.
Pant and Jaiswal were the only two batsmen who reached double figure.
India’s lowest Total(Overall)
36 - vs Australia, December 2020, Adelaide
42 - vs England, June 1974, Lord's
*46 - vs New Zealand, October 2024, Bengaluru
58 - vs Australia, November 1947, Brisbane
58 - vs England, July 1952, Manchester
India’s lowest total in home soil
*46 - vs New Zealand, October 2024, Bengaluru
75 - vs West Indies, November 1987, Delhi
76 - vs South Africa, April 2008, Ahmedabad
83 - vs England, January 1977, Chennai
83 - vs New Zealand, October 1999, Mohali
(Source- Times of India/Cricbuzz)
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