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46 All-Out! India Register Lowest Total At Home In Test History

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In the ongoing first Test between India and New Zealand at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, the Rohit Sharma-led side have scripted an embarrassing feat as they have been bowled out for 46 runs, which is the lowest total for India at home in their Test history. 

Earlier, the lowest total registered by India at home was against West Indies in Delhi in 1987, when they were bowled out for just 75 runs. Overall, it is India's 3rd lowest total in Test history. Their lowest Test total came against Australia in the 2020/21 tour, when, then Virat Kohli-led side tumbled for just 36 runs.

India's Lowest Totals In Test Cricket

  • 36 v Australia, Adelaide (2020)
  • 42 v England, Lord's (1974)
  • 46 v New Zealand, Bengaluru (2024)*
  • 58 v Australia, Brisbane (1947)
  • 58 v England, Manchester (1952)

India vs New Zealand: 1st Innings Summary

Talking about the ongoing match, India started off on a negative note as skipper Rohit Sharma was the first one to depart after he stepped down the track, but his stumps were rattled. Since then, India lost wickets like dominos.

It is worth noting that five Indian batters registered a duck, which is the joint-most by Indian players at home. Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, R Ashwin, Sarfaraz Khan, and Ravindra Jadeja were the ones who returned to the pavilion without scoring a solitary run. 

Rishabh Pant was the leading run-scorer as he amassed 20 (49), which featured two boundaries. Talking about the bowlers, New Zealand seamers took advantage of the overcast conditions at Chinnaswamy.  Matt Henry was the pick of the bowler for his five-wicket haul, while William Rourke took four wickets. Tim Southee took a solitary wicket.