India has set a new record for their lowest Test score on home soil, leaving fans stunned. In a shocking performance against New Zealand, India was bowled out for just 46 runs, surpassing a record that stood for nearly four decades.
India Scores Lowest Test Score at Home: 46 Runs
In their latest match against New Zealand, India experienced a stunning collapse, scoring just 46 runs in their first innings. The pitch conditions, paired with a strong New Zealand bowling attack, spelled disaster for India.
Key points:
- India managed only 46 runs in the first innings.
- This performance broke the previous home record of 75 runs, set in 1987 against West Indies.
- New Zealand bowlers dominated, leveraging the moisture in the pitch effectively.
Breaking a 37-Year-Old Record
- Prior to this, the lowest score for India at home was 75 runs, achieved during the 1987 Delhi Test against West Indies.
- Today’s result shattered this record, marking a new low for Indian cricket on home soil.
This performance mirrors India’s struggles in the 2020 Adelaide Test, where the team was bowled out for just 36 runs.
India’s Lowest Test Scores (Home and Abroad)
- Home: 46 runs vs New Zealand (Bengaluru, 2024)
- Away: 36 runs vs Australia (Adelaide, 2020)
India now joins a list of teams that have been bowled out for less than 50 runs on multiple occasions. These figures reflect their ongoing struggle against quality bowling, especially on tricky surfaces.
Five Ducks in a Single Innings: A Rare Occurrence
India’s disastrous innings also saw five players dismissed for zero – a rare event in Test cricket:
- This is the second time India has had five ducks in an innings on home soil. The last instance was in the 1999 Mohali Test, also against New Zealand.
- Such occurrences highlight the challenges Indian batsmen face under pressure, especially in swing-friendly conditions.
Impact of the Collapse
- Mental challenge: This collapse could have a psychological impact on the Indian team, especially with upcoming matches in the series.
- Pressure on bowlers: With a low score to defend, India’s bowlers will face significant pressure in the second innings.
FAQs on India’s Test Cricket Struggles
- What is India’s lowest-ever Test score at home?
- India’s lowest Test score at home is 46 runs, set in 2024 against New Zealand.
- When did India last record a score below 50 in Test cricket?
- The last time India recorded a score below 50 was during the 2020 Adelaide Test against Australia, where they scored 36 runs.
- How many times has India been bowled out for less than 50 in Test matches?
- India has been bowled out for under 50 twice in Test cricket: 46 runs (2024) and 36 runs (2020).
- Who were the bowlers that caused India’s collapse against New Zealand?
- New Zealand’s pacers, utilizing the moisture in the Bengaluru pitch, were the main contributors to India’s collapse.
- What was India’s lowest Test score before today?
- India’s lowest Test score at home was 75 runs, recorded in 1987 against West Indies.
- How common are five ducks in an innings for India?
- It’s a rare event. India has had five ducks in an innings only twice, once in 1999 and now in 2024.
- Why did India struggle in the 2024 match against New Zealand?
- India struggled due to challenging pitch conditions that favored New Zealand’s seam bowlers.
- What is India’s overseas lowest Test score?
- India’s lowest Test score overseas is 36 runs, scored against Australia in Adelaide in 2020.
- Which teams have bowled India out for under 50 runs?
- Australia and New Zealand are the two teams that have bowled India out for less than 50 in Test matches.
- What’s next for India after this collapse?
- India will need to regroup mentally and focus on their bowling to defend against New Zealand in the second innings.
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