Sun Nov 03 10:37:47 UTC 2024: ## India in Danger of Whitewash as Kiwis Dominate in Mumbai
**Mumbai, India:** A nightmare start to their chase of 147 runs has left India teetering on the brink of a whitewash in the final Test match against New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium. The hosts, needing a win to salvage some pride after two crushing defeats, lost five wickets for a paltry 29 runs within the first seven overs, leaving the crowd stunned and the coaching staff visibly concerned.
The early wickets included captain Rohit Sharma, who miscued a hook shot, and opener Shubman Gill, who was bowled off a straight delivery by Ajaz Patel. However, the dismissal of Virat Kohli for just 1 run, caught by Daryl Mitchell in the slips, triggered a wave of despair among the Indian fans. Head coach Gautam Gambhir, visibly shaken, watched helplessly as his team crumbled under the pressure.
Adding to India’s woes, young opener Yashaswi Jaiswal and Sarfaraz Khan were dismissed in quick succession, leaving the hosts in a precarious position at 29/5. The only bright spot for India was Rishabh Pant, who was joined by Ravindra Jadeja at the crease.
India’s last win at home came in 2000, when they defeated South Africa. This loss could mark a historic low for the team, and a disappointing start to Gambhir’s tenure as head coach.
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