India put up an abysmal performance against New Zealand in their first Test against New Zealand in Bengaluru on Thursday that led to a storm of criticism, with former England captain Michael Vaughan delivering a particularly harsh verdict. The Indian batter's poor show, which saw them crumble to a paltry score of 46 all out, prompted Vaughan to take to social media and remind the Indian fans of a painful past.
“Look on the bright side Indian fans .. at least you have got past 36,” Vaughan wrote.
This was after India registered their lowest total in a home Test on the second day of the rain-hit opening Test against New Zealand. 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.
Yashasvi Jaiswal (13) was the only other batter to reach double digits.
Is 'All Out 46' the new 'All Out 36'? #INDvNZpic.twitter.com/HrD03En9cy
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) October 17, 2024
Here is a list of India's lowest-ever totals in the traditional format:
Home:
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46 in 31.2 overs vs New Zealand, Bengaluru, 2024
75 in 30.4 overs vs West Indies, Delhi, 1987
76 in 20 overs vs South Africa, Ahmedabad, 2008
83 in 27 overs vs New Zealand, Mohali, 1999
88 in 33.3 overs vs New Zealand, Mumbai (Brabourne Stadium), 1965
Away:
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36 in 21.2 overs vs Australia, Adelaide, 2020
42 in 17 overs vs England, Lord's, 1974
58 in 21.3 overs (eight-ball overs at that time) vs Australia, Brisbane, 1947
58 in 21.4 overs vs England, Manchester, 1952
66 in 34.1 overs vs South Africa, Durban, 1996.
(With PTI Inputs)