The first Test match between India and New Zealand started a day late due to bad weather. The Indian team, which came out to bat first, surrendered to the fast bowlers of New Zealand in this match and the entire team was all out for 46 runs. This is Asia’s lowest score in the Test format. In this article, we will learn about the five lowest scores of India in the Test format.
Lowest Scores of India in the Test format
1. India vs Australia, Adelaide (2020)
The Test match was played between India and Australia in Adelaide in 2020. In this match, the Indian team lost 9 wickets for 39 runs. Although India had a first-innings lead of 53 runs, they crumbled in the second innings, losing like a pack of cards.
2. India vs England, Lord’s (1974)
The match was played between India and England at Lord’s in 1974. In this match, the Indian team was all out for 42 runs and the team lost this match by a margin of 285 runs and an inning.
3. India vs New Zealand, Bengaluru (2024)
Number three is the first match played between India and New Zealand. In this match, the Indian team batting first got all out on 46 runs. Rishabh Pant scored the highest 20 runs in this match and Jaiswal remained second by scoring 13 runs. This is India’s lowest score in a domestic test series.
4. India vs Australia, Brisbane (1947)
At number four is the Brisbane test match between India and Australia in 1947. In this match, the Indian team was all out on 58 runs in front of Australia’s 382 runs and in this match India had to face a crushing defeat by a margin of 226 runs and an innings.
5. India vs England, Manchester (1952)
The final entry on this list is the 1952 Test between India and England at Manchester. In this match, the Indian team was all out on 58 runs and England won this match by a margin of 207 runs and an innings.
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