Thu Oct 17 19:42:03 UTC 2024: ## India Humiliated by New Zealand in Bengaluru Test
**Bengaluru:** In a shocking turn of events, India suffered a humiliating defeat on Day 2 of the first Test against New Zealand at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The hosts were bundled out for a paltry 46 runs, their lowest-ever Test score at home, and one of their worst performances in recent history.
The Kiwi pace attack, led by Matt Henry’s devastating five-wicket haul, ripped through the Indian batting lineup. Henry finished with figures of 5/12, while debutant William O’Rourke impressed with 3/13 and veteran Tim Southee also contributed with crucial breakthroughs.
India’s hopes of recovering from a shaky start on Day 1 were dashed early on as Yashasvi Jaiswal, the top scorer with 13 runs, was dismissed by O’Rourke. The collapse only accelerated from there, with KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, and Sarfaraz Khan all falling for ducks.
Rishabh Pant (20) was the only Indian batter to offer any resistance, but he too was eventually dismissed by Henry. With the wickets tumbling, India were all out for a record-low 46 runs, a score that will surely haunt Indian cricket fans for years to come.
Despite New Zealand’s dominance, the weather forecast for the remainder of the match looks grim, with more rain expected in Bengaluru. The fate of the Test now hangs in the balance, with a possible draw looming over the horizon.
This dismal performance could have significant consequences for India’s World Test Championship (WTC) race. With the pressure mounting, Rohit Sharma’s team will need to bounce back strongly in the remaining matches of the series to keep their WTC aspirations alive.
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