After 46 All-Out Fiasco, Team India Hits Another Embarrassing Low Against New Zealand

After being bowled out for their lowest total of 46 runs at home, the Rohit Sharma-led Indian team was inflicted with another unwanted feat as New Zealand batters ran riot in Bengaluru. After bundling out India for an under-50 team total, New Zealand batters went on a rampant run in the first innings, with Rachin Ravindra scoring a century. Rachin remained key to New Zealand's plans of winning the match, as the tourists' lead crossed the 200-run mark against the Indians on Day 3 (Friday). 

It's the first time since 2012 that a visiting team had taken a lead of over 200 runs against the Indians in the first innings. The last time it happened was in 2012 when England beat India in the Kolkata Test.

It is also only the fourth occasion in India's Test history that the team has conceded a 200+ lead at home while batting first. The previous Instances were:

- 418 vs SA, Ahmedabad, 2008 (lost)

- 334 vs SL, Ahmedabad, 2009 (draw)

- 207 vs ENG, Eden Gardens, 2012 (lost)

At the end of the first session, New Zealand posted 345/7 in 81 overs, with Ravindra and Southee unbeaten with scores of 104(125) and 49(50), respectively. New Zealand went to Lunch with a healthy lead of 299 runs.

It all started with Mohammed Siraj opening the floodgates and paving the way for a comeback for India. Daryl Mitchell tried to punch the ball away but only managed to get a thick outside edge, which was comfortably taken by Yashasvi Jaiswal at the gully.

While completing the catch, Jaiswal ended up hurting himself and got a bandage on his injured hand.

Jasprit Bumrah capitalised on the momentum and removed Tom Blundell before he could get a grasp of the surface. While struggling to pick Bumrah's length, Blundell couldn't make up his mind to go forward or