This abysmal performance was spearheaded by New Zealand\u2019s relentless pace attack, which took full advantage of the overcast conditions to dismantle India's lineup in stunning fashion. The collapse included five Indian batters departing without scoring, a rare and painful sight for the home crowd.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The total of 46 is now India's lowest in a home Test, breaking a 37-year-old record. The previous lowest was 75 against the West Indies in 1987 in Delhi. The magnitude of Thursday's failure was amplified by the fact that this was only the second instance in India's history when five of their batters recorded ducks in a home Test innings \u2014 the first being in Mohali, also against New Zealand, in 1999.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
This 46-run debacle was also the lowest total India had posted in any Test match since their infamous 36 all-out against Australia in Adelaide in 2020. That Adelaide collapse had sent shockwaves through Indian cricket, but Thursday's implosion felt even more jarring, given the familiarity of home conditions. It was also the third time New Zealand had humiliated India with sub-100 scores, following similar low totals in Mohali (1999) and Mumbai (1965).<\/p>\r\n\r\n
India's lowest Test totals:<\/p>\r\n\r\n
46 in 31.2 overs vs New Zealand, Bengaluru, 2024<\/p>\r\n\r\n
75 in 30.4 overs vs West Indies, Delhi, 1987<\/p>\r\n\r\n
76 in 20 overs vs South Africa, Ahmedabad, 2008<\/p>\r\n\r\n
83 in 27 overs vs New Zealand, Mohali, 1999<\/p>\r\n\r\n
88 in 33.3 overs vs New Zealand, Mumbai (Brabourne Stadium), 1965<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Away from home, India\u2019s lowest totals:<\/p>\r\n\r\n
36 in 21.2 overs vs Australia, Adelaide, 2020<\/p>\r\n\r\n
42 in 17 overs vs England, Lord\u2019s, 1974<\/p>\r\n\r\n
58 in 21.3 overs vs Australia, Brisbane, 1947<\/p>\r\n\r\n
58 in 21.4 overs vs England, Manchester, 1952<\/p>\r\n\r\n
58 in 21.3 overs vs Australia, Brisbane, 1947<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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