On the second day of the first Test at Bengaluru’s M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Rohit Sharma’s choice to bat first appeared to have misfired. The Indian team is now facing a potential collapse, with New Zealand on the brink of bowling them out for their lowest home total in Test history. The visitors’ bowlers have capitalized on the conditions, leaving India in a precarious position. His decision, which initially seemed promising, has put India under immense pressure early in the match.
India to Register Lowest Total at Home in Test:
In the Bengaluru Test, India faced a stunning collapse, losing all ten wickets for a mere 46 runs. Rishabh Pant stood out as the highest scorer with 20, but his efforts couldn’t prevent the batting downfall. The team struggled to withstand the opposition’s fierce bowling attack, resulting in one of their most challenging innings at home, leaving them in a tough position in the match.
India’s lowest Test score on home soil occurred in 1987 when the West Indies bowled them out for just 75 in Delhi, with Patrick Patterson taking a five-wicket haul. A similar collapse happened in 2008 in Ahmedabad, where Dale Steyn tore through India’s strong batting lineup, claiming 5 for 23, and dismissing them for 76. These matches stand as some of India’s most difficult home performances against dominant fast-bowling attacks.
India endured the embarrassment of posting their lowest-ever Test score during the 2020-21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. In the Adelaide Test, the team collapsed for a dismal 36, marking their second instance of being bowled out for under 50 in Test cricket. Despite this setback, India mounted an extraordinary comeback, eventually winning the series 2-1 with a historic victory in Brisbane, solidifying their resilience and determination after the initial disappointment.
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List of India’s Lowest Total in Test on Home Turf:
Here in the chart, we will discuss India’s poor batting performance in the Test, which rattled India’s batting lineup.
| Team | Score | Overs | Opposition | Match Date | Ground |
| India | 75 | 30.5 | West Indies | 25 Nov 1987 | Delhi |
| India | 76 | 20 | South Africa | 3 Apr 2008 | Ahmedabad |
| India | 83 | 38.5 | England | 14 Jan 1977 | Chennai |
| India | 83 | 27 | New Zealand | 10 Oct 1999 | Mohali |
| India | 88 | 33.3 | New Zealand | 12 Mar 1965 | Brabourne |
| India | 89 | 54.2 | New Zealand | 15 Oct 1969 | Hyderabad |
| India | 90 | 30 | West Indies | 10 Dec 1983 | Eden Gardens |
| India | 100 | 48.2 | England | 18 Mar 2006 | Wankhede |
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