India hit a new low in home Tests on Thursday (October 17) as they were bowled for just 46 runs against New Zealand in their first innings on the second day of the first Test of the three-match series in Bengaluru.
This is India’s lowest total in a home Test.
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India’s previous lowest score at home was 75, recorded against West Indies in New Delhi in 1987.
The Indian batters struggled to negotiate the conditions, folding in 31.1 overs. As many as five Indian batters returned without bothering the scorer Rishabh Pant top-scored for the hosts with his 20 off 49 balls.
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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.
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In the second session, India could add only 12 runs, losing the remaining four wickets.
Brief Scores: India 1st innings: 46 all out in 31.2 overs (Yashasvi Jaiswal 13, Rishabh Pant 20; Matt Henry 5/15, William O’Rourke 4/22, Tim Southee 1/8).
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