In a remarkable display of bowling prowess, New Zealand dismantled India in the first Test match, dismissing the hosts for their third-lowest total in Test cricket history.
After winning the toss and opting to bat, India faced a challenging surface that heavily favored the bowlers. New Zealand’s Matt Henry and William O’Rourke dominated the Indian lineup, reducing the team to a precarious 3/10 before leaving them reeling at 34 for six by the end of the first session.
India lost its remaining four wickets within the first 30 minutes of the second session, finishing with a mere total of 46 runs. This marked the first time in their history that India was bowled out for less than 50 runs at home.
In a dismal batting performance, five Indian players—Virat Kohli, Sarfaraz Khan, Ravindra Jadeja, KL Rahul, and R. Ashwin—were dismissed without scoring. Yashasvi Jaiswal (13) and Rishabh Pant (20) were the only players to reach double figures in an embarrassing outing for the Indian team.
