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India’s Registers a Series of Unwanted Records in 1st Test vs New Zealand

• 17 Oct, 24 • by Inkspilled
India’s Registers a Series of Unwanted Records in 1st Test vs New Zealand

In a match that will be remembered for all the wrong reasons, India suffered a humiliating loss in the first Test against New Zealand at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The hosts were bowled out for a paltry 46 runs in 31.2 overs, setting a new record for their lowest total in Test cricket history.

A Day of Disgrace

The day began with high hopes for India, who had won the toss and elected to bat first. However, the batting line-up crumbled under pressure, with five of the top seven batters being dismissed for ducks. The only two batters to reach double figures were Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rishabh Pant, who scored 13 and 20 runs respectively.

New Zealand’s pace bowlers, led by Matt Henry and William O’Rourke, wreaked havoc on the Indian batting order. Henry picked up five wickets, while O’Rourke claimed four wickets. The Kiwi bowlers exploited the conditions to their advantage, generating swing and bounce that proved too much for the Indian batsmen to handle.

A Series of Unwanted Records

India’s dismal performance resulted in a series of unwanted records:

  • Lowest total in Test cricket history for India: 46 runs
  • Lowest total by any team in India in a Test match: 46 runs
  • Lowest total in Asia in Tests: 46 runs
  • Most single-digit scores in an innings for India at home in Tests: 9
  • Instances of 5+ batters for India getting out for a duck in Tests: 5

Kohli’s Struggles Continue

Virat Kohli’s struggles continued in this Test match. He was dismissed for a duck, marking his 38th international duck. This equaled the record for the most ducks by any active cricketer, held by New Zealand’s Tim Southee.

Disappointed Fans

As a die-hard Indian cricket fan, it’s hard to comprehend the level of incompetence displayed by the Indian batsmen. To be bowled out for 46 runs is a disgrace to Indian cricket. The batting line-up has been a major let-down for years now, and it’s time for the team management to take drastic measures.

It’s disheartening to see players like Virat Kohli, who have been so successful in the past, struggling to score runs. The team needs to rebuild its batting order and find a consistent opening pair. The current situation is unacceptable, and it’s time for the Indian cricket team to get their act together.

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