IND vs NZ 1st Test: Indian team collapsed in its own home, all out on 46 runs, a series of shameful records
A three-match Test series is going on between the Indian team and the New Zealand team. In the first innings of the first Test being held in Bengaluru, Team India was all out for just 46 runs. Five of the batsmen could not even open their account and returned to the pavilion. These include veteran batsmen Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, Sarfaraz Khan and Ravichandran Ashwin. In such a situation, Team India has set a series of shameful records in its own home.
Indian team collapsed in its own home (IND vs NZ 1st Test)
Let us tell you that the first day of the first Test between India and New Zealand was spoiled due to rain. The toss could not even take place on the first day due to rain. On the second day, after winning the toss, India decided to bat. But this decision proved wrong. The best batsmen of the Indian team collapsed in front of the New Zealand bowlers. Team India could not even cross the 50-run mark. In such a situation, many shameful records have been registered in the name of the team.
Most zeros in a Test innings for India
- 6 India vs England, Manchester, 2014 (1st innings)
- 6 India vs South Africa, Cape Town, 2024 (2nd innings)
- 5 India vs Australia, Adelaide, 1948 (3rd innings)
- 5 India vs England, Leeds, 1952 (3rd innings)
- 5 India vs New Zealand, Mohali, 1999 (1st innings)
- 5 India vs New Zealand, Bengaluru, 2024 (1st innings)*
4 out of top 7 batsmen out on zero
This is the first time five of the top seven batsmen of a team have been golden ducks in a Test match at home. Earlier this was seen in 1952 and 2014.
- India vs England, Leeds, 1952 (3rd innings)
- India vs England, Manchester, 2014 (1st innings)
- India vs New Zealand, Bengaluru, 2024 (1st innings)*
All out for 46 runs
Let us tell you that this is the first time that Team India has not been able to cross the 50 mark in a home Test. Also, this is the second time that five players of Team India have been golden ducks against New Zealand in a home Test. Earlier this happened in the year 1999.
