Fri Oct 18 09:52:13 UTC 2024: ## India Suffer Humiliating Defeat, Bowled Out for 46 in Bengaluru Test
**Bengaluru, India:** In a shocking turn of events, India suffered a humiliating defeat on Day 2 of the first Test against New Zealand in Bengaluru. The Indian team was bowled out for a paltry 46 runs, their lowest ever Test score at home, setting a new record for their lowest Test innings total at home.
The disastrous innings, which ended in just 31.2 overs, saw five Indian batsmen failing to score a single run. Rishabh Pant top-scored for India with 20 runs, while opener Yashasvi Jaiswal managed 13. New Zealand’s Matt Henry was the star performer with a brilliant 5-wicket haul, including the crucial scalp of Pant.
New Zealand capitalized on this disastrous start, finishing the day at 180 for three, taking a lead of 134 runs. Devon Conway was the standout performer for the Kiwis, scoring a stylish 91 runs. He was well-supported by Will Young, who contributed 33 runs.
India’s captain Rohit Sharma expressed disappointment over missed catches by Virat Kohli and KL Rahul, which further compounded the team’s woes.
While Pant left the field during the match due to a hit on his left knee, Rohit Sharma confirmed it was a precautionary measure and hoped he would be back on the field soon.
The match was eventually called off due to bad light, with New Zealand in a commanding position.
This crushing defeat has left India in a dire situation, with their hopes of winning the Test series hanging by a thread. They face an uphill battle to recover from this disastrous start and will need a monumental effort to salvage any pride from this match.
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