India were all-out for 46 runs in 31.2 overs, floored by Matt Henry’s nagging length and seam movement, tall O’Rourke’s lifting deliveries and Southee’s swing

There was no play on Day 1 and it took New Zealand all of 31.2 overs to bundle India out for 46 runs in front of a noisy Chinnaswamy crowd who had come to watch Indian batters stamp their authority. Instead, their bats were silenced.

India were all-out for 46 runs in 31.2 overs, floored by Matt Henry’s nagging length and seam movement, tall William O’Rourke’s lifting deliveries and Tim Southee’s swing. This was India’s lowest ever score playing at home and third lowest in history.

India’s capitulation raises questions whether the options they exercised were not bravado and bluster? Isn’t that the way Test cricket is played in the modern day, they might argue. As the hosts’ playing combination, picking the extra spinner in Kuldeep Yadav over pacer Akash Deep suggested, that’s how India were thinking.

Southee was the one to open the floodgates as he worked out Rohit Sharma by constantly challenging his outside edge with his outswing, before the sucker wobble ball did him. Rohit was castled at 2 when he attempted a heave to break the shackles.

Sarfaraz, who usually bats at No 5 for Mumbai was asked to take the coveted No 4 position and played the glory shot too early to gift Matt Henry his first reward. Sarfaraz became the second of the top eight Indian batters to fall for a duck – it happened only for the second time in history.

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Henry had smelt blood. He had been constantly challenging both edges of Yashasvi Jaiswal from over the wicket and finally got the young left-hander slashing at point on 13.

There was a rain interruption but there was no stopping India’s freefall with Henry being the wrecker-in-chief with figures of 13.2-3-15-5. O’Rourke continued his good work from the Sri Lanka series to finish with12-6-22-4.

In an unprecedented turn of events, the Indian cricket team suffered its lowest-ever score in a home Test match, getting all out for just 46 runs. This shocking collapse occurred during a match against [insert opponent], leaving fans and experts stunned.

A Day of Horror

The match, held at [venue name], began with high expectations for the Indian team. However, the batting lineup crumbled under the relentless attack of the opposition bowlers. None of the Indian batsmen managed to cross double digits, with [player name] top-scoring with just [X] runs.

Expert Opinions

Cricket analysts have pointed to a combination of factors contributing to the collapse. Some cited poor shot selection and lack of application from the batsmen, while others highlighted the extraordinary skill and discipline of the opposition bowlers.

Former cricketers and commentators have called for introspection, emphasizing the need for technical adjustments and mental resilience. “This is a wake-up call for Indian cricket. Such performances are unacceptable, especially at home,” said [expert name].

Fan Reactions

Fans, who had packed the stadium in anticipation of a competitive game, were left disappointed and disheartened. Social media platforms were flooded with reactions, ranging from shock and anger to memes mocking the performance.

What’s Next?

The Indian team will need to regroup quickly to salvage the series. With questions looming over the batting order and team strategy, the management faces a daunting task of rebuilding confidence and form.

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