India Bowled Out for 46 in IND vs NZ 1st Test, Lowest at Home: Five Other Embarrassing Test Collapses at Home

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India hit a new low in their Test cricket history by getting bowled out for just 46 runs on the second day of the first Test against New Zealand at Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium. This was India's lowest-ever Test total on home soil.

They surpassed their previous low of 75, set against the West Indies in Delhi in 1987. New Zealand's pacers, led by Matt Henry (5/15), William O'Rourke (4/22), and Tim Southee (1/8), dominated the Indian batting lineup, which folded in just 31.2 overs.

Rishabh Pant (20) and Yashasvi Jaiswal (13) were the only batters to reach double figures, while five Indian players, including Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja, were dismissed for ducks. The dismal display raised questions about India's ability to handle pace in challenging conditions, even on home soil.

As India registered their lowest total at home, let's revisit five other embarrassing batting collapses in India's Test history:

1. 46 All Out vs New Zealand, 2024 (Bengaluru): In their latest setback, India registered their lowest home total, with New Zealand's bowlers tearing through the top and middle order in seamer-friendly conditions.
2. 62 All Out vs New Zealand, 2021 (Mumbai): In the 2021 series, New Zealand dismantled India for just 62, with spinner Ajaz Patel claiming all 10 wickets in a historic feat.
3. 75 All Out vs West Indies, 1987 (Delhi): Patrick Patterson's blistering pace decimated India's lineup, marking what was then their lowest total at home.
4. 76 All Out vs South Africa, 2008 (Ahmedabad): Dale Steyn wreaked havoc on Indian soil, bundling India out for a mere 76 in a forgettable home series.
5. 79 All Out vs South Africa, 2015 (Nagpur): A rank turner at Nagpur saw India struggle against South Africa, collapsing to 79 all out as spinners dominated the match.

This disappointing performance from the Indian team also marks the 3rd-ever lowest Test run in both home and away grounds. Here's the list of India's top 5 lowest Test runs:

1. 36 vs AUS, Adelaide, 2020
2. 42 vs ENG, Lord's, 1974
3. 46 vs NZ, Bengaluru, 2024
4. 58 vs AUS, Brisbane, 1947
5. 58 vs ENG, Manchester, 1952